Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Poll Finds Two-Thirds of Utah Voters Support Expanding Medical Marijuana Access, Majority Support Recreational Legalization
A new statewide poll finds that two-thirds of Utah voters support expanding access to Utah’s medical marijuana program, while a majority also backs legalizing marijuana for adult use. The poll, conducted by Noble Predictive Insights and commissioned by Keep Utah Medical, found that 66% of Utah voters support making changes to the state’s medical marijuana …
Louisiana Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities Heads to Governor
A bill that would allow some terminally ill patients in Louisiana to use medical marijuana while receiving care in healthcare facilities has received final legislative approval and is now headed to Governor Jeff Landry. The House gave final passage to Senate Bill 270 today by a vote of 54 to 44, approving the measure on …
Virginia Governor Vetoes Marijuana Sales Bill After Lawmakers Reject Her Rewrite
Virginia Governor Spanberger has vetoed legislation that would have established a regulated recreational marijuana sales system, doing so after lawmakers rejected her proposed rewrite of the measure. The veto comes after the General Assembly declined to accept Spanberger’s full substitute for House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, which would have made several significant changes …
California NORML Pilot Study Finds Cannabis Vape Pens Emit Far Fewer Harmful Toxins Than Joints
Cannabis vape pens expose users to significantly less harmful toxins than smoked joints, according to a new lab study sponsored by California NORML. The study compared the emissions of two different vape pens – a disposable and a reusable cartridge model – with pre-roll joints purchased from a San Diego dispensary. The vape pens emitted …
Vermont Bill to Double Marijuana Possession Limit and Allow Events Advances to House Appropriations With Deliveries Removed
A Vermont bill to double the legal limit for purchasing an possessing cannabis has advanced through the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs, but the latest version removes a provision that would have allowed marijuana deliveries. Senate Bill 278 was placed on the House Action Calendar on Tuesday as favorable with amendment before …
FundCanna Secures Up to $60 Million Credit Facility to Expand Marijuana Industry Lending
FundCanna has secured a senior credit facility of up to $60 million, a move the company says will expand its ability to provide funding to marijuana operators and supply-chain businesses at a time when the industry continues to face limited access to traditional financing. The San Diego-based company said the facility comes from a global …
Medical Marijuana Use Linked to 65% Drop in Opioid Use Among Chronic Pain Patients, Study Finds
A new study published in Cureus found that medical marijuana was associated with a sharp reduction in opioid use among chronic pain patients, while also reducing pain scores and improving physical functioning. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania conducted what they say is the first prospective observational study to evaluate medical marijuana as an alternative …
Study: Cannabis Compounds CBN and THCV May Help Manage Inflammatory Pain
A study published by Scientific Reports and conducted by researchers from Vilnius University and the Polish Academy of Sciences found that cannabinol (CBN) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) may help manage inflammatory pain, with both compounds reducing mechanical pain sensitivity in an animal model. The study was conducted by researchers from Vilnius University and the Polish Academy …
California Regulators Issue Notice of Emergency Rulemaking to Help Marijuana Licensees Pursue DEA Registration
California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued notice of an emergency rulemaking action designed to help state licensees pursue federal registration with the DEA following the federal rescheduling of marijuana. The DCC announced today that it intends to revise existing regulations to allow licensees that currently hold both medicinal and adult-use designations to be issued …
Louisiana House Votes in Favor of Senate-Backed Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities
The full Louisiana House has given approval to legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while in certain healthcare facilities, advancing the proposal to a third and final reading. Senate Bill 270, filed by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), has already passed the Senate by a vote of 33 to 2 …
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