Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Dec 22 2024
New York Governor Signs Bill Recognizing Marijuana as an Agricultural Commodity
New York Assembly Bill 1234, which includes marijuana in the legal definition of crops, livestock, and livestock products, has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation passed overwhelmingly in both legislative chambers earlier this year, with a 58-3 vote in the Senate and a 141-3 vote in the Assembly. Filed by Assemblymember …
Dec 22 2024
Top Marijuana Studies Published in 2024
Despite marijuana remaining a Schedule I drug on the federal level, 2024 has been a huge year for marijuana research. As marijuana moves closer to being rescheduled to Schedule III, the potential for easier and more comprehensive research on marijuana and its compounds appears to be on the horizon. While this change has not yet …
Dec 20 2024
Canada: CA$456 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in October, CA$4.3 Billion Year-to-Date
There was over CA$450 Million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Canada in October, a slight increase from the previous month. According to data released by Statistics Canada, the nation generated CA$456.27 million in legal marijuana sales, an increase from the CA$451 million sold in September. Ontario had the largest share of …
Dec 19 2024
Delaware Conducts Marijuana License Lottery, Awarding 15 Retail Licenses
Today, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks “a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s growing marijuana sector”, according to …
Dec 19 2024
Illinois: November Marijuana Sales Reach $172.8 Million, Most in 2024
In November, there was over $172 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Illinois The $172.8 million in legal marijuana sales in November was more than any other month in 2024, according to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. This brings the year-to-date total to nearly $1.7 billion. Of the $172.8 million …
Dec 19 2024
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Oil Associated With Significant Improvements in Pain and Quality of Life
In a new study published in the Journal of Southeast Asian Orthopaedics, marijuana oil significantly reduced knee pain and improved quality of life in subjects suffering from treatment-resistant osteoarthritis. Conducted by researchers from Srisangworn Hospital in Thailand, the study evaluated the “effectiveness of cannabis oil in treating severe knee osteoarthritis in patients awaiting total knee …
Dec 19 2024
Kentucky: Over 220 Doctor and APRN’s Registered to Recommend Medical Marijuana, Over 2,400 Certifications Given
There’s now over 220 doctors and APRN’s (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) registered to prescribe medical marijuana, with over 2,400 certifications already issued since December 1. During his Thursday weekly “Team Kentucky” update, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that more than 220 doctors and APRNs across the Commonwealth have already registered to become official practitioners who can …
Dec 19 2024
Lawmakers in New Mexico’s Largest County Vote Unanimously to End Marijuana Testing for Most Public Employees
In a unanimous decision, the commissioners of Bernalillo County, home to approximately 672,000 residents including the city of Albuquerque, have updated the county’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. The policy now excludes cannabis from the list of illegal drugs when it is used legally outside of work hours for either medical or recreational purposes. This …
Dec 19 2024
Michigan Regulators Fined 67 Marijuana Businesses in November
In November, Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) imposed fines on 67 licensed marijuana businesses for a variety of regulatory infractions. Penalties ranged from $333.33 to as much as $19,000, reflecting the seriousness of the violations. The largest fine, totaling $19,000, was issued to Blue Fox Brands in Lansing for failing to comply with Metrc, the …
Dec 19 2024
Illinois Department of Public Health Approves Adding Female Ogasmic Disorder to List of Medical Marijuana Conditions
The Illinois Department of Public Health has approved a petition to add female orgasmic disorder (FOD) to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana. With the department’s approval, Female Orgasmic Disorder will be immediately added to the state’s list of ailments that allow an individual to become a legal medical marijuana patient. In October, …
