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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Oct 15 2024
Vermont: Record-Breaking $12.8 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in August
For the second month in a row, Vermont has broken its record for legal marijuana sales. In August, legal outlets sold $12.87 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products, according to the state’s Department of Taxes, generating $1.80 million in tax revenue. This marks a slight increase from the previous record of $12.27 million in …
Oct 14 2024
Every State Voting On Marijuana Initiatives Next Month
The November 5, 2024 election is just weeks away, and it’s shaping up to be a pivotal moment for marijuana law reform across the U.S. With the election fast approaching, several states are preparing to weigh in on initiatives that could drastically change their marijuana laws. Below is a breakdown of these states, with a …
Oct 14 2024
Study: CBD Reduces Arsenic-Induced Kidney Damage
Researchers from Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Iran have discovered that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce kidney damage caused by arsenic exposure in mice. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, the study explored how CBD influences specific pathways involved in oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death, particularly the NOX4 and …
Oct 14 2024
Study of Over 100,000 Finds Maternal Marijuana Use Not Associated With Increased Risk of ADHD or Behavior Disorders in Children
A large-scale study involving over 100,000 participants has found that maternal marijuana use during early pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of offspring developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or disruptive behavior disorders (DBD). The study, titled Prenatal Cannabis Use and Offspring Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort …
Oct 14 2024
Michigan: September Marijuana Sales Top $265 Million, Prices Down Over 20% From Previous Year
In Michigan, there was over $265 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in September, despite a significant drop in prices from the previous year. There was a total of $266,883,894 in legal marijuana sold in September, with just 1% purchased by medical marijuana patients, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Although …
Oct 14 2024
Report: Marijuana Packaging Market to Grow from $3 Billion in Value in 2024 to $22 Billion by 2034
The global size of the marijuana packaging market is predicted to increase from $3.49 billion in 2025 to approximately $22.10 billion by 2034, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence Statistics. The market was estimated at $2.85 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a double-digit CAGR …
Oct 13 2024
DOJ Urges Court to Uphold Federal Marijuana Ban, Citing Supreme Court Precedent Amid Growing State Legalization Push
The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing back against a challenge to the federal ban on marijuana, defending Congress’s authority to regulate the plant despite state-level legalization. In a recent filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the DOJ maintained that the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) remains valid law, even as …
Oct 13 2024
Ohio: $157 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold During First 60 Days of Legal Recreational Sales
In Ohio, legal marijuana sales have soared to $157 million in the first 60 days of recreational sales. Recreational marijuana sales began on August 6, and by September 7, the state’s Division of Cannabis Control reported $98,349,448 in recreational marijuana sales across 1,267,045 different transactions. Additionally, Ohio’s medical marijuana market generated $59,248,804 in sales during …
Oct 12 2024
The Top Marijuana, THC and CBD Studies Released So Far in 2024
2024 has proven to be a landmark year for the research of marijuana and its compounds such as THC and CBD. As marijuana rescheduling to Schedule III looms, the path for future research could soon become even smoother. However, even without this change, significant strides have already been made. Below are the top marijuana, THC, …
Oct 12 2024
The Most Popular Marijuana Strains in California Right Now
As California continues to lead the U.S. in cannabis sales, certain marijuana strains are rising to the top in popularity. These strains are favored for their potency, flavor, and effects, which resonate with a wide range of consumers across the state. Based on data from California’s Department of Cannabis Control and Leafly, below are the …
