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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study: Cannabichromene (CBC) Demonstrates Antidepressant Effects in Animal and Computer Model
A new study published in Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology found that cannabichromene (CBC), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may have significant antidepressant effects through its interaction with cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptors. The study was conducted by researchers from four Indian institutions, including G D Goenka University and Amity University. Using a combination of computer modeling and animal …
Missouri Supreme Court Hears Case on Stacked Marijuana Taxes Impacting Dozens of Cities and Counties
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether cities and counties can both impose a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana, a decision that could affect more than 70 jurisdictions statewide. The case centers on Robust Missouri 3 LLC, a dispensary in Florissant that says customers are currently paying a combined marijuana sales tax of 6%—3% …
Study: Full-Spectrum CBD With Small Amounts of THC Reduces Alcohol Cravings Without Adverse Effects
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) containing trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may reduce alcohol cravings in individuals with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), without causing significant side effects. Researchers from the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado conducted a randomized, eight-week trial with 44 …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Total $270.2 Million in April, Over $1 Billion Year-to-Date, Cost Per Ounce Reaches New Low
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan totaled $270,167,826.22 in April, bringing the year-to-date total to above $1 billion, according to a new report released by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. This includes $269,652,599.29 in adult-use sales and $515,226.93 in medical marijuana sales in April. The combined total represents a slight dip from March’s $276.9 million, though …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Rejects House-Backed Marijuana Legalization Bill
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has rejected legislation passed by the House that would legalize marijuana sales through a state-run retail system. The Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 7 to 3 today to reject House Bill 1200, with one Democrat joining Republicans in opposition. State Senator Dan Laughlin (R), who chairs the committee, said the …
Texas House Bill 46 to Expand Medical Cannabis Program Approved by Full House
House Bill 46, which would significantly expand Texas’ medical cannabis program, was given approval by the full Texas House today. The vote was 118 to 16. The measure, which mirrors Senate Bill 1505, would broaden access to low-THC cannabis for patients across the state. It was passed by the House through its second reading, with …
Anchorage, Alaska Using Millions in Marijuana Tax Revenue to Strengthen Local Child Care System
Anchorage is turning to its marijuana tax revenue to help fix one of the city’s biggest challenges: child care. In a move long in the making, officials are preparing to roll out between $5 to $6 million annually — all from cannabis tax dollars — to improve affordability, accessibility, and sustainability in the city’s child …
Connecticut House Passes Cannabis Labor Protections Bill in 131 to 12 Vote
A bill that would strengthen labor protections and wage standards for workers in the cannabis industry has cleared the Connecticut House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. House Bill 6842, which mandates labor peace agreements for cannabis establishments and prohibits the inclusion of tips in minimum wage calculations for cannabis workers, passed by a vote …
Study Finds Hemp Seed Oil May Help Speed Wound Healing
Hemp seed oil may offer a natural and effective alternative for wound care, outperforming conventional antibiotic ointments, according to new research published in the Narra J journal. Scientists from Universitas Syiah Kuala in Indonesia found that hemp seed oil significantly accelerated wound healing in mice compared to both untreated wounds and those treated with chloramphenicol, …
Massachusetts Cannabis Commissioner Nurys Camargo to Step Down May 23
Nurys Camargo, a commissioner at the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, announced she will step down from her role later this month after more than four years of service. Camargo, who was appointed to the agency’s social justice seat in December 2020, began her tenure in January 2021. She was selected by then-Governor Charlie Baker, Treasurer …
