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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Oct 21 2024
Catholic Church and GOP Join Forces to Oppose Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a public policy statement officially endorsing the No on Amendment 3 campaign, which is being led by Governor Ron DeSantis (R). “Legalizing marijuana makes it more accessible, removes the criminal penalties and stigma attributable to it, and creates the impression that it is safe to use”, states …
Oct 21 2024
Alaska’s Marijuana Regulator Resigns
Alaska’s executive director of the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO), the state’s top marijuana and alcohol regulator, has resigned. Joan Wilson has officially resigned from her role and is set to take on a new position as a judge in the Office of Administrative Hearings. Her new agency will oversee disputes and challenges …
Oct 21 2024
Trulieve Opens 155th Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Florida, Sixth in Orlando
Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., recently announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Orlando, Florida. A grand opening celebration will be held for the new outlet (7225 West Colonial Drive, Unit 100) on Friday, October 25, beginning at 9 a.m., featuring music, specials, discounts, and …
Oct 21 2024
2024 Statewide Cannabis Ballot Initiatives: A Overview by the Marijuana Policy Project
Next month, four states will consider initiatives to legalize recreational or medical marijuana. Below is a breakdown of these four measures, provided by the Marijuana Policy Project.
Oct 21 2024
Massachusetts: Senator Elizabeth Warren Endorses Initiative to Legalize Psychedelics
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has announced her support for Massachusetts’ Question 4, a ballot initiative that would legalize certain psychedelics. During a debate with Republican challenger John Deaton, Warren expressed cautious support for the measure, highlighting the importance of taking time to implement thoughtful regulations. Deaton opposed the initiative, arguing that Massachusetts should prioritize addressing …
Oct 21 2024
Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Votes on Medical Marijuana Initiative, Citing Misleading Language
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled that votes for a ballot measure seeking to expand the state’s medical marijuana program will not be counted due to concerns about the initiative’s wording. The court found the language of the proposal misleading, citing that voters were not fully informed of its potential consequences. In a narrow 4-3 …
Oct 21 2024
Marijuana Rescheduling: DEA’s Public Hearing Takes Place in 6 Weeks, Final Ruling Expected to Come Soon After
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to hold a public hearing in six weeks on December 2 regarding its proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA announced the hearing in August, stating, “This is notice that the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a hearing …
Oct 20 2024
Willie Nelson to Host Rally in Support of Kamala Harris and Dallas Marijuana Initiative
Willie Nelson, a 15-time Grammy winner, is ramping up his advocacy for cannabis reform with a special event in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as Election Day nears. On October 24, the country music legend will host a Zoom event from his Luck Ranch in Texas, focused on rallying support for Vice President Kamala …
Oct 20 2024
University of California Seeks Hundreds of Participants for Five Marijuana Clinical Trials
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is actively seeking participants for five ongoing clinical trials focused on marijuana’s medical applications. These studies are part of UCSD’s continuing research into how marijuana can be used to help treat a variety of medical ailments. The first trial looks into how marijuana relieves pain, often called a …
Oct 18 2024
MDMA Purity Dropped to 15% in 2009, Rose to 74% in 2023, Study Finds
A new study from Georgia State University, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, shows that there continues to be issues with misrepresentation of MDMA in unregulated markets across the United States, although there has been improvements in recent years. The research analyzed 4,719 alleged MDMA samples submitted to the DrugsData drug-checking service, aiming …
