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 19 2022
Chicago Announces Launch of New Cannabis Research Institute
The City of Chicago and the Discovery Partners Institute today announced the launch of the Cannabis Research Institute, a first-of-its-kind center in the Midwest. The CRI will be a joint effort by the State and City housed within DPI, which is part of the University of Illinois System, to “provide a robust body of research …
Dec 17 2022
Kansas City Dismisses Over 500 Marijuana Cases Following Missouri Legalization
Following Missouri voters legalizing marijuana in last month’s election Kansas City has officially dismissed over 500 pending marijuana cases. “Kansas City Municipal Court has dismissed over 500 old marijuana cases since the effective date last week of Amendment 3 (legalized marijuana) in Missouri”, says Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. “Glad to see not just proactive …
Dec 17 2022
New Mexico Adds Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders as Qualifying Medical Marijuana Condition
New Mexico health officials have officially added anxiety to the list of conditions that qualify an individual to become a legal medical marijuana patient. The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Advisory Board has approved adding anxiety as a qualifying medical cannabis condition. The change officially takes effect on January 1st. “Anxiety isn’t always completely alleviated by …
Dec 15 2022
Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Significant Symptom Improvements in Those With PTSD
Patients with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) experience symptom improvements following the use of cannabis and cannabis products, according to a study published n the journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. For the study researchers examined the safety and efficacy of cannabis products in 162 PTSD patients with a physician’s authorization to use medical cannabis. Study subjects …
Dec 15 2022
Ohio Marijuana Expungement Bill Passed by Legislature, Sent to Governor
A legislative proposal that would, among other changes, make it so that the possession of marijuana paraphernalia does “not constitute a criminal record” has been passed by Ohio’s full legislature. Senate Bill 288 would also establish a process that allows marijuana possession charges to be sealed from public view after six months and expunged entirely …
Dec 15 2022
Survey: Plurality of Cannabis Consumers Prefer Edibles Over Other Marijuana Products
A new survey has found that a very slight plurality of cannabis consumers prefer edibles over other methods of consuming cannabis such as dried flower and pre-rolls. Conducted by Pollfish and commissioned by Jushi Holdings Inc., the Cannabis Consumer Insights Holiday Poll included 1,000 participants in states that have legalized recreational marijuana. The survey found that …
Dec 14 2022
Legislation to Encourage Businesses to Use Hemp Products Signed into Law by New York Governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation that’s designed to promote hemp use among the state’s businesses. Introduced by Senator Michelle Hinchey, Senate Bill S8496 was signed by Governor Hochul yesterday. The measure mandates that the agriculture commissioner work with business partners to determine how they can incorporate hemp products into their …
Dec 14 2022
Almost 2 Million Marijuana Pardons and Expungements Have Been Issued Since 2018
Government officials have provided nearly 2 million marijuana-related pardons and expungements in recent years, according to an analysis released today by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). According to publicly available data, state and local officials have issued over 100,000 pardons and more than 1.7 million marijuana-related expungements since 2018. States …
Dec 14 2022
Report: Alaska Has Highest Marijuana Tax Rate in the Country, New Jersey Has the Lowest
According to a new report by the Urban Institute and Brookings Institution’s Tax Policy Center, Alaska has the highest marijuana tax rate of all states that have legalized the plant. The report found that for every $100 ounce of marijuana purchased, Alaskans pay $57.50 in marijuana taxes, making it the highest tax rate in the …
Dec 13 2022
Canada Increases Possession Limit for Marijuana Beverages from 2.1 liters to 17.1 liters
The regulatory body Health Canada has announced a drastic increase in the possession limit for marijuana beverages. Since Canada legalized marijuana in 2018, the possession limit for marijuana-infused beverages has been 2.1 liters, or around 70 ounces. Health Canada has announced that effective immediately this limit has been increased to 17.1 liters, or 578 ounces. …
