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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Sep 14 2023
Study: CBD Inhibits the Proliferation and Invasiveness of Prostate Cancer Cells
According to a new study, “the ability of CBD to inhibit prostate cancer cell proliferation and invasiveness suggests that CBD may have potential as a future chemotherapeutic agent.” Conducted by researchers at the University College Dublin, the study is being published in the newest issue of the Journal of Natural Products, with it published online …
Sep 14 2023
US Congressional Researchers Say DEA “Likely” to Reschedule Marijuana
A report released Wednesday by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) states that it’s “likely” the DEA will reschedule marijuana to reschedule III, which will have “broad implications for federal policy”. Recently the Department of Health sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officially requesting marijuana be reclassified as a Schedule III drug under …
Sep 14 2023
California Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Employers From Asking About Marijuana Use
With an overhwleming majority the California Assembly passed Senate Bill 700, which has already been passed through the Senate. The Assembly voted yesterday 59 to 8 to pass Senate Bill 700. The measure has already been approved by the Senate, but will need to go back for one final vote of concurrence before it can …
Sep 13 2023
Placebo-Controlled Trial Finds CBD Useful in Helping to Treat Chronic Gingivostomatitis in Cats
According to a newly published study, the oral administration of the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) is a useful adjunct treatment for felines with chronic gingivostomatitis. The study, titled Placebo-Controlled Trial of Daily Oral Cannabidiol as Adjunctive Treatment for Cats with Chronic Gingivostomatitis, was published in the recent issue of the journal Animals, and it was …
Sep 13 2023
New York Bill Would Prohibit Marijuana Use Within 30 Feet of a Child or a Location Where a Child Resides
Legislation filed today in the New York Legislature would prohibit “the use of cannabis within thirty feet of a child or within thirty feet of any location in which children reside or attend for any recreational or educational purpose”. Filed by Assemblymember Phillip Steck (D), Assembly Bill 8025 has been assigned to the Assembly Codes …
Sep 13 2023
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Marijuana Odor By Itself Does Not Justify Vehicle Search
In a landmark decision the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana on its own is not probably cause to search a person’s motor vehicle. The ruling is based on a case brought by Adam Torgerson, who was pulled over in 2021 in Meeker County. Although Torgerson was pulled over for having …
Sep 13 2023
Massachusetts Committee Approves Bill to Add PTSD and Opioid Use Disorder to Medical Marijuana Program
Legislation in Massachusetts that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program and ease access for veterans has been passed through its initial committee. House Bill 4087 has been “reported favorably” by the House Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. The bipartisan measure is sponsored by State …
Sep 13 2023
Colorado: Over $22 Million in Taxes Made from August Marijuana Sales, $187 Million Year-to-Date
Colorado marijuana sales brought in over $22 million in tax revenue in August. Data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue shows that the state made $22,861,745 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of marijuana. This is a modest increase over the $22.4 million in taxes made in July, and the $22.1 million made …
Sep 13 2023
Discover the Unique Qualities of Jealousy THCA Flower: A Must-Try Hybrid From Black Tie CBD
With the release of the new batch of Jealousy THCA Flower, Black Tie CBD has once again drawn the interest of the cannabis world. Thanks to the cross between Gelato #41 and Sunset Sherbet genetics, this amazing hybrid strain is rapidly gaining popularity among novice and experienced cannabis users alike. Black Tie’s Jealousy THCA Flower …
Sep 12 2023
Over $28 Million in Marijuana Sold in August in Montana, a New Monthly Record
For the second straight month Montana set a record for the most marijuana sold. Licensed marijuana store sold $28,697,312 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in August, according to data released by the Montana Cannabis Control Division. These narrowly beats the monthly record of $28,552,001 set just last month. Prior to July the previous record …
