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 17 2024
Study: Medical Marijuana Leads to “Rapid and Significant Improvements” in Health-Related Quality of Life
A new study of hundreds of people using medical marijuana reported “rapid and significant improvements” in health-related quality of life over the first three months, according to new research led by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, followed nearly 400 adults who were new to using medical marijuana …
Sep 17 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore: Thriving Sales and No Arrests After 10 Days
Ten days after it opens its doors to everyone 21 and older, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, continues to see thriving sales without a single reported arrest of patrons or employees. Located on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the store has welcomed thousands of visitors since …
Sep 17 2024
Study Finds Psilocybin May Be an Effective Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
A new case report, published in the journal Clinical Case Reports and available online through the National Institutes of Health, suggests that psilocybin may offer a promising treatment option for patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The study was conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the University of California San …
Sep 17 2024
Ohio: Over $100 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Since August 6
Ohio dispensaries have sold over $100 million worth of marijuana since the start of legal recreational marijuana sales on August 6. According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), there has been exactly $103,411,274 in legal marijuana sold between August 6 and September 14. $65,345,620 of these sales were purchased by recreational marijuana consumers, with …
Sep 16 2024
Arkansas Poll: Majority of Voters Likely to Vote in November Support Issue 3 to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
According to new polling, a strong majority of likely Arkansas voters support significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program. The poll, commissioned by Talk Business & Politics and conducted by Hendrix College, was conducted between September 5 and 6, with a margin of error of +/- 4.6%. All participants were registered to vote and said …
Sep 16 2024
North Carolina Poll Finds 70% of Voters Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana
A new WRAL News poll reveals that 70% of North Carolina voters support the legalization of medical marijuana. The survey, conducted with 771 registered voters, found that support for medical marijuana spans across all demographics, including age, race, income, and political affiliation. Even among voters identifying as very conservative or over the age of 65, …
Sep 16 2024
NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Headlining Cannabis Business Panel at MJBizCon 2024 in Las Vegas
NBA legend and marijuana entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony will be a headline speaker at MJBizCon, the world’s largest cannabis business conference and trade show, this December at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Carmelo Anthony, who played from 2003 to 2022 and is a 10-time NBA All-Star, will discuss his new role at Grand National, a venture …
Sep 16 2024
U.S. Congress: Federal Marijuana Banking Legislation Garners 167 Bipartisan Sponsors
The number of U.S. senators and representatives sponsoring federal legislation to allow marijuana banking has grown to 167. Earlier this month Congressmember Betty McCollum (D-MN) joined as a cosponsor in the US House of Representatives for the SAFE (Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act) Banking Act (H.R. 2891), bringing the total number of bipartisan sponsors …
Sep 16 2024
Study: Legalizing Psilocybin Therapy Could Benefit Up to 5.6 Million People With Depression
The results of a new study suggests that more than 5 million Americans undergoing treatment for depression could benefit from psilocybin therapy, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms.” The research, published online by the journal Psychedelics, involved scientists from Emory University School of Medicine, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of California-Berkeley. The study …
Sep 16 2024
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Raises Over $90 Million, More Than Triple Any Previous U.S. Effort
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida has raised over $90 million. According to the Florida Division of Elections, the nonprofit political committee Smart & Safe Florida has raised $95,352,144 for their marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, as of September 6. The majority of these funds — $87.77 million — came from Trulieve, a …
