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: Strong Majority of Canadians Support Nation’s Marijuana Legalization Law, Six Years After it Was Enacted
A new poll by Research Co. reveals that 62% of Canadians continue to support the legalization of marijuana. The poll found that only 33% of adults in Canada oppose marijuana legalization, with 5% undecided. Support for legal marijuana remains highest in Quebec (66%), Alberta (64%), and Ontario (64%). In comparison, Saskatchewan and Manitoba trail with …
Massachusetts Poll Shows 50% of Likely Voters Support Question 4 to Legalize Psychedelics, 44% Oppose
A new Emerson College Polling/WHDH survey shows that a majority of voters in Massachusetts support legalizing psychedelics. The poll, released just days prior to the November 5 presidential election, found that 50% of likely voters in Massachusetts plan to vote yes on Question 4, with 44% planning to vote no and 6% undecided. The survey …
Marijuana Decriminalization Vote Days Away for Three Texas Cities: Dallas, Lockhart, and Bastrop
With the 2024 election just days away, voters in three Texas cities—Dallas, Lockhart, and Bastrop—will soon decide on local initiatives that could significantly change how marijuana possession and use is handled by law enforcement. On November 5, each of these cities will vote on ordinances to prevent arrests for those found with up to four …
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore Open Nearly Two Months, Draws Tens of Thousands of Patrons, Zero Arrests
It’s been nearly two months since The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, opened its doors to everyone 21 and older, becoming the first and only place in North Carolina to legally purchase marijuana and marijuana products. Located at 91 Bingo Loop Rd in Cherokee, on the tribal land of Eastern Band of …
Nevada State Athletic Commission Approves Rule to Shield Fighters from Marijuana Sanctions
Nevada regulators are moving forward with a rule change to protect athletes from penalties for marijuana use or possession, provided they comply with Nevada law. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) initially approved the policy shift in 2023, forwarding it to the governor. However, the rule required an additional legislative review by the LCB, which …
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Appoints Illinois Marijuana Official as New Executive Director
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has appointed David Lakeman, a former employee, as its new executive director. Lakeman, who served as head of government affairs for the CCC from 2018 to 2020, most recently led the marijuana division at the Illinois Department of Agriculture. His selection follows a months-long vacancy left by former director …
Judge Rules New York’s Crackdown On Unlicensed Marijuana Stores is Unconstitutional
A Queens judge has deemed New York City’s crackdown on unlicensed cannabis retailers unconstitutional, casting doubt on the city’s aggressive approach to curb illicit marijuana sales. The Associated Press reports that Mayor Eric Adams plans to appeal the ruling, which endangers his “Operation Padlock” initiative that is designed to shutdown unlicensed marijuana stores in order …
CBD Oil Reduces Alzheimer’s Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Caregiver Distress, Finds Study
A new study from Colombia’s Universidad de Antioquia, published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, highlights CBD-rich oil as a treatment option for neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In a two-year prospective study, researchers observed that a majority of patients experienced significant improvements in symptoms and a reduction in caregiver …
Study: THC Inhalation Reduces PTSD Symptoms and Improves Sleep and Mood
A study published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid and e-published by the National Library of Medicine reveals promising findings on the impact of high-THC marijuana on PTSD symptoms. The real-world, observational study examined 58 UK civilians who had prior cannabis experience and a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, with data sourced from the …
Washington DC Mayor Signs Medical Marijuana Clarification Act Into Law
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed the Medical Cannabis Clarification Amendment Act (Council Bill 25-581) into law. The bill, approved by the full council earlier this month, was signed into law by Mayor Bowser on Monday, three days before the deadline for her response. The new law enhances enforcement measures against unlicensed cannabis businesses by …
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