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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Feb 21 2023
Here Are The 21 States That Have Legalized Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana has been legalized in 21 states across the U.S., with Oklahoma vying to be the 22nd during a March special election. This means that despite decades of prohibition and propaganda, adults over the age of 21 can legally purchase and consume marijuana for recreational purposes in over 20 states (this number was 0 …
Feb 21 2023
North Carolina Senate Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana
North Carolina’s Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would legalize medical marijuana. Introduced by Senator Bill Rabon, a Republican, the measure was passed through committee today in a voice vote after several amendments were approved. Under the proposed law patients with a “debilitating medical condition” such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis …
Feb 20 2023
CDC Report: High School Marijuana Use on Decline in Past Decade Despite 21 States Legalizing During That Period
According to new data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of high school students who report regularly consuming marijuana has fallen over the past decade. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011-2021 found that the percentage of high-schoolers who report having used marijuana over …
Feb 20 2023
Poll: 60% of Virginia Voters Want Marijuana Retail Outlets Legalized
New polling shows a strong majority of voters in Virginia favor legalizing retail marijuana stores. The Christopher Newport University survey found that 60% of Virginia voters support legalizing retail marijuana outlets where anyone 21 and older can purchase marijuana and marijuana products This is relevant because despite Virginia legalizing marijuana possession a couple years ago, …
Feb 20 2023
Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Initiative Being Voted On In Just 2 Weeks
In just two weeks and a day Oklahoma voters will have the opportunity to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older. On March 7th Oklahoma voters will decide the fate of State Question 820, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. Although the initiative was initially suppose to be on the November …
Feb 17 2023
Study Finds THC-Dominant Marijuana Extract Improves Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Patients
Using THC-dominant marijuana extracts twice a day is associated with symptom mitigation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease This is according to an observational study published in the Italian journal La Clinica Terapeutica. For the study researchers examined the safety and efficacy of marijuana extract containing 22% THC and 0.5% CBD in 30 patients with mild to …
Feb 16 2023
Texas Bill Filed to Allow Counties and Localities to Legalize Marijuana
Texas State Representative Jessica González has filed House Bill 1937 which would allow counties and municipalities to adopt an order or ordinance that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis within their jurisdiction. The bill directs the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt all necessary rules for the administration and enforcement of this …
Feb 16 2023
Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Passed by Washington State House Committee
Legislation that would legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana throughout Washington State has been passed by a key committee in the House of Representatives. House Bill 1614 was passed today by the House Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee by a vote of 7 to 4. The proposed law would allow those 21 and older to …
Feb 16 2023
Report: Global Legal Cannabis Market Valued at $47 Billion in 2023, to Grow to $76 Billion by 2027
The global market for legal marijuana is expected to be valued at $47.5 billion by the end of 2023, and is expected to grow to $76 billion by 2027, according to a new report from Statista. “The maturity of the Cannabis market varies across the globe mainly due to differing legal environments and public attitudes …
Feb 15 2023
Trulieve Becomes First Cannabis Company to Launch Advertising Campaign Under New Twitter Policy
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading cannabis company in the United States, today became the first multi-state operator in the cannabis industry to launch advertising campaigns on Twitter. The launch of the new campaign follows a policy change made by the global social media platform today that now allows cannabis companies to advertise. “Trulieve is very …
