Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study: Legal Cannabis Linked to Lower Prescription Drug Costs in Small Group Insurance Plans
A new study published in Health Economics has found that recreational marijuana laws are associated with lower prescription drug expenditures among working-age adults covered by small group insurance plans. Researchers from Illinois State University, Bowling Green State University, and the University of Texas analyzed data from 2010 to 2019 using prescription drug claims from the …
Study: End-of-Day Far-Red Light Boosts THC Levels in Cannabis, Reduces Energy Use
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that adding far-red light at the end of the day can significantly boost THC levels in some cannabis strains while reducing overall energy consumption. For the study, researchers from Australia compared six lighting treatments across three popular genotypes—Cannatonic, Hindu Kush, and Northern Lights—exploring whether a …
Maryland Governor Signs Bill Easing Background Checks for Marijuana Security Guards
Legislation reducing hiring barriers for security guards in Maryland’s marijuana industry has been signed into law by Governor Wes Moore. Senate Bill 299, sponsored by Senators Mary Carozza (R) and Brian Feldman (D), removes the requirement for state and national criminal background checks for security guards working for licensed marijuana businesses, provided they are already …
Nebraska Lawmakers Fail to Pass Medical Marijuana Regulations Following Filibuster
Efforts by Nebraska lawmakers to regulate medical marijuana stalled this evening after the Senate failed to overcome a filibuster, effectively killing legislation that would have set up a framework for the voter-approved program. Despite voters legalizing medical marijuana through two ballot initiatives last November, there is currently no licensed dispensaries and no access for patients. …
New Non-Hallucinogenic LSD Compound May Offer Mental Health Benefits Without the Trip
A team of chemists at the University of California, Davis has developed a modified version of LSD that may offer the drug’s therapeutic benefits without its mind-altering effects. The newly created compound, known as JRT, maintains LSD’s ability to stimulate brain cell growth, a promising effect for treating conditions like depression and schizophrenia. But unlike …
Connecticut House Passes Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin
The Connecticut House of Representatives has voted in favor of House Bill 7065, a proposal that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, commonly found in psychedelic mushrooms. Under the measure, individuals found with less than half an ounce of psilocybin would no longer face criminal charges. Instead, first-time offenders would be subject …
Las Vegas Casino Executive Says Embracing Cannabis Could Boost Tourism and Revenue
Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming, says it’s time for Las Vegas to embrace marijuana lounges and allow hotel deliveries to boost tourism and stay competitive with other destinations. Schorr made his case during a cannabis and gaming policy panel this week at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosted by the Cannabis Policy …
Minnesota: White Earth Nation Becomes First Tribe to Open Recreational Marijuana Stores Off-Reservation
The White Earth Nation is set to make history as the first tribal government in Minnesota to open recreational marijuana dispensaries off tribal land, following the signing of a compact agreement by Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday. Under the agreement, the White Earth Band of Chippewa is authorized to open up to eight dispensaries across …
New York Bill Would Ban Marijuana Ads on TV and Radio
A new proposal filed today in the New York Assembly would prohibit marijuana advertisements on television and radio, while also imposing fines of up to $5,000 for violations. Assembly Bill 8510, introduced by Assemblymember Keith Brown (R), was referred to the Committee on Economic Development. The measure would amend Section 86 of the state’s cannabis …
Federal Judge Strikes Down Oregon’s Voter-Approved Cannabis Union Law
A federal judge has struck down Oregon’s voter-approved Measure 119, ruling that it violates the U.S. Constitution and federal labor law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon issued a permanent injunction against the enforcement of the measure, which would have required marijuana businesses to enter into labor peace agreements (LPAs) with unions as …
