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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Dec 13 2024
New York Court Blocks Marijuana License Processing for Some Applicants
A New York trial court judge has halted state regulators from processing certain cannabis dispensary licenses. On Thursday, State Supreme Court Justice Sharon Graff issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state from processing licenses for dispensary applicants who had not secured municipal approval by November 17, 2023. The decision followed a lawsuit filed on behalf …
Dec 13 2024
Study: CBD Reduces Alcohol Craving in Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder
In a double-blind randomized controlled, acute cannabidiol administration reduced alcohol craving and cue-induced nucleus accumbens activation in individuals with alcohol use disorder. Published in the peer reviewed journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers from the University of Heidelberg in Germany and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have unveiled compelling evidence supporting cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment for alcohol …
Dec 13 2024
Study: Microencapsulated CBDA Shows Prolonged Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects
Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) encapsulated in alginate microcapsules shows extended antioxidant activity and reduced cytotoxicity, according to a newly published study. The study, titled Alginate-based microencapsulation as a strategy to improve the therapeutic potential of cannabidiolic acid, explores an innovative method for enhancing the bioavailability and effectiveness of CBDA, a compound found in marijuana. The research, …
Dec 13 2024
Delaware: 529 Applicants Advance to Delaware Marijuana Retail License Lottery, to Take Place December 19
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced that 529 applicants have advanced to the lottery stage for 15 open retail marijuana licenses in Delaware. The highly anticipated Licensing Lottery will take place on December 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in Dover. The event will be broadcast live on Facebook through the “Office of …
Dec 13 2024
Garden Society Workers Become First Cannabis Employees in New Jersey to Unionize Under Teamsters Local 469
Garden Society employees have made history as the first cannabis workers in New Jersey to unionize under Teamsters Local 469. The 40 newly unionized members cook and manufacture marijuana products, solidifying their place in a growing labor movement within the cannabis industry. “Garden Society workers made their voices heard loud and clear that they want …
Dec 13 2024
Strong Majority of Tennessee Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Including Republicans, Finds New Poll
The latest Vanderbilt University poll reveals a clear majority of Tennesseans now back the legalization of recreational marijuana, highlighting a growing disconnect between public opinion and state lawmakers. Conducted between November 18 and December 4, the survey found that 63% of registered voters support full legalization, including 53% of Republicans and 78% of Democrats. This …
Dec 12 2024
Study: Cannabis Oil Extract Shows Protective Effects Against Kidney Fibrosis in Animal Model
Lebanese cannabis oil extract (COE) has been found to provide significant protection against kidney fibrosis caused by folic acid (FA) in an animal model, according to a new study published in PLoS One. Researchers at Lebanese American University conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments to assess COE’s potential therapeutic effects on renal fibrosis, a …
Dec 12 2024
New York Bill to Amend Definition of Crops, Livestock and Livestock Products to Include Marijuana Delivered to Governor
New York Assembly Bill 1234, which would include cannabis within the legal definition of crops, livestock, and livestock products, was officially delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul today. The bill passed overwhelmingly in both legislative chambers earlier this year, with a 58-3 vote in the Senate and a 141-3 vote in the Assembly. Filed by Assemblymember …
Dec 12 2024
Medical Marijuana Now Legal in Nebraska, 39th State to Do So
Two medical marijuana initiatives, approved overwhelmingly by voters last month, are now in effect. Today, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act (Initiative 437) and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act (Initiative 438) officially took effect. The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act provides legal safeguards for patients, allowing them to possess up to five …
Dec 12 2024
Study: Cannabis Suppositories May Improve Sexual Function in Women Post-Gynaecological Cancer
Researchers from London Metropolitan University, Regent’s University London, and Imperial College London found that cannabis suppositories and online mindful compassion interventions significantly improved sexual function and reduced pain for women recovering from gynaecological cancer. The study, published in the journal Medicina, highlights the profound effect such treatments have on female sexuality and the limited research …
