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 12 2024
Study: Psilocybin May Ease Emotional Suffering for Terminal Brain Cancer Patients
A new case report published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine reveals the potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) to provide relief for patients with terminal brain cancer facing existential distress. Conducted at McGill University, the study follows a patient with stage 4 astrocytoma who, after conventional treatments failed, found significant psychological relief through PAT—without any …
Sep 12 2024
Lawsuit Filed to Block Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiatives From November Ballot
A lawsuit has been filed in Lancaster County challenging two medical marijuana petitions set to appear on the November 5 ballot in Nebraska. The suit, submitted just before the deadline for certifying the measures for the November ballot, claims the petitions are insufficient for several reasons. John Kuehn, the plaintiff, stated in the lawsuit that …
Sep 12 2024
South Dakota “Yes on 29” Campaign Holds Press Conference to Promote Marijuana Legalization Initiative
As the November 5 election day draws near, the Yes on 29 campaign held a press conference today to rally support for their initiative, which would legalize recreational marijuana in South Dakota if approved by voters. Measure 29 marks the third attempt over the past four years by the group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana …
Sep 12 2024
Colorado Garners $23 Million in Marijuana Taxes and Fees in August, $2.8 Billion Since 2014
Legal marijuana sales in Colorado garnered the state over $23 million in tax revenue in August alone. Data compiled and released by the Colorado Department of Revenue shows that the state made $21,653,062.79 in taxes from marijuana sales in August, in addition to $1,428,958.52 in licenses and fees. Combined, the state made $23,082,021.31. The year-to-date …
Sep 12 2024
Research Shows U.S. Cannabis Prices Could Plummet Under National Legalization
Federal cannabis legalization could significantly reduce prices in high-cost U.S. markets, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. The study, conducted by an economist from North Carolina State University, found that cannabis is typically cheaper in states where it is legal. The study notes that while a super-majority of …
Sep 12 2024
Maryland Sees Record-Breaking $100 Million in Marijuana Sales for August
For the third time in just four months, Maryland has broken a record for monthly marijuana sales, and for the first time ever sales have passed $100 million. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, there was exactly $100,624,451 worth of marijuana sold legally in August. A strong majority of these sales —$73 million— was purchased …
Sep 12 2024
Woody Harrelson Urges California Governor to Sign Bill Legalizing Marijuana Cafés
Actor Woody Harrelson, the co-owner of the West Hollywood marijuana lounge The Woods, is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1775 into law. “We just need a little tiny crumb, and that is the ability to sell non-cannabis items in the lounge,” said Harrelson in a video posted on the Instagram of …
Sep 12 2024
North Carolina: Over 10,000 Visit Marijuana Superstore on Tribal Land, No Arrests Reported
Five days into its grand opening, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina, has attracted over 10,000 visitors without a single reported arrest involving patrons or employees. The store, which opened its doors to the general public on September 7, offers marijuana …
Sep 12 2024
Missouri Veterans Group Condemns State Regulators for September 11 Raid Over Cannabis Beverages
A veterans group in Missouri is condemning state regulators over a September 11 raid of their post, in which officials were searching for unapproved cannabis beverages. The raid occurred “immediately after lowering our flag to half-staff” to honor those lost on 9/11 and in the wars that followed. In a social media post, VFW Post …
Sep 12 2024
Study: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Life-Threatening Diseases
A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has revealed that psychedelic-assisted therapy may help reduce anxiety, depression, and existential distress in individuals facing life-threatening diseases. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston), University of Basel (Switzerland), Geneva University Hospitals (Switzerland), and the University of Freiburg (Germany) collaborated …
