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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Jul 22 2024
Today’s the Final Day to Comment on the DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal
Today marks the final day for the public to submit comments on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to reschedule marijuana. This comment period, a legally required 60-day window, was initiated on May 21 when the DEA published their proposal in the Federal Register. The comment period officially closes today, July 22, at 11:59 EDT. …
Jul 21 2024
Where Kamala Harris Stands on Marijuana Law Reform
President Biden announced he will not seek reelection and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. With Harris being the only candidate eligible to inherit the administration’s campaign funds, and with Biden endorsing her, it is unlikely any other candidate will gain enough support by the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August in …
Jul 21 2024
Oklahoma Court Rules Pregnant Women with Medical Marijuana Cards Not Guilty of Child Neglect
The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has made a groundbreaking ruling, determining that women with state-issued medical marijuana cards cannot be prosecuted for child neglect if they use the medicine during pregnancy. This decision clarifies that expectant mothers holding medical marijuana cards are not committing child neglect by using marijuana, as it does not qualify …
Jul 20 2024
Public Comment Period for Marijuana Rescheduling Ends Monday: Here’s What Comes Next
The public comment period for the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana is set to end this Monday, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over federal marijuana policy. As the deadline approaches, the proposal has garnered significant attention, with over 35,000 comments submitted by individuals and organizations. The vast majority (over 70%) call for …
Jul 20 2024
Here’s Every US Lawmaker Supporting Federal Legislation to Decriminalize and Deschedule Marijuana
Below is a list of all 111 lawmakers in the United States Congress who are currently sponsoring legislation to deschedule marijuana. In the US House of Representatives, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, first introduced in April 2023, currently has 93 sponsors. In the Senate, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), filed …
Jul 19 2024
Ohio Issues First Recreational Marijuana Business Licenses, Sales to Begin Soon
Today, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued the first batch of dual-use certificates to four marijuana cultivators and six processors. The DCC granted the initial dual-use certificates this morning, allowing the recipients to operate in both the medical and adult-use markets. This move is the first step in what is expected to be …
Jul 19 2024
California Governor Signs Psychedelics and Marijuana Bill Into Law
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2841 into law on Thursday, a measure that would streamline the application process for studying psychedelics and marijuana The new law allows the Research Advisory Panel to hold closed sessions to discuss sensitive and confidential information. The bill, which passed the Assembly earlier this month by a unanimous 72-0 …
Jul 19 2024
These 4 States Will Consider Whether or Not to Legalize Marijuana in November
We are now just three and a half months away from the November presidential election, during which four states will vote on initiatives to legalize marijuana. There are five statewide initiatives on the ballot this November. Four of the five either focus on recreational marijuana legalization or include a trigger for it. Nebraska is the …
Jul 19 2024
Study Finds CBD Cream Reduces UVA-Induced Skin Damage
A new study being published in the upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cream may significantly reduce skin damage caused by Ultraviolet-A (UVA) radiation. The study was conducted by scientists George Washington University (DC), the …
Jul 19 2024
President Biden on the Verge of Stepping Down: Why Kamala Harris Replacing Him is Good for Marijuana Reform
According to multiple reports citing sources close to President Biden, he is considering stepping down following weeks of rejecting calls from within his own party to do so. Despite not supporting legalization, President Biden has been the most consequential president in modern history for federal marijuana reform. His actions include pardoning thousands of federal marijuana …