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 06 2024
Kentucky Governor Keeps Medical Marijuana Dispensary Applicants Secret, Exempting Them From Open Records Requests
The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis has chosen not to release a list of applicants for its recently concluded dispensary lottery in nine regions, citing exemptions from open records laws. This decision by Governor Andy Beshear’s administration comes despite the announcement of 36 winners last month. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the …
Dec 06 2024
Missouri: November Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record With $128 Million Sold
Missouri’s legal marijuana market continues to set milestones, with November breaking the monthly sales record. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, $128.07 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products were sold in November, surpassing all previous monthly totals. Of this, $113.03 million came from recreational sales, while medical marijuana sales accounted …
Dec 06 2024
Illinois’ Most Popular Marijuana Strains as of December 2024
As Illinois’ recreational marijuana market continues to thrive, certain strains have emerged as clear favorites among consumers. Below is a list of the ten most popular marijuana strains in Illinois as of December 2024, using data compiled by our readers, Leafly and the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office. Although the list is similar to the …
Dec 06 2024
United Nations Human Rights Chief Says “War on drugs has failed, completely and utterly”, Endorses Decriminalization
The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, highlighted the urgent need for a human rights-based approach to drug regulation, saying the war on drugs has been “completely and utterly” a failure. Speaking at the ‘Dealing with Drugs II’ conference in Warsaw on Thursday, Türk said “Criminalisation and prohibition have failed to …
Dec 05 2024
Louisiana: Good Day Farm Opens the South’s Largest Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Good Day Farm has unveiled the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the Southern United States. Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the nearly 10,000-square-foot flagship store represents a significant expansion for the company and a milestone for the region’s cannabis industry. The dispensary, situated at 3005 L’Auberge Boulevard, combines an extensive product selection with a modern …
Dec 05 2024
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Outlines Vision for Marijuana Social Consumption Venues, Including Cafés and Tasting Rooms
Members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) are exploring the possibility of allowing public marijuana consumption in designated settings, similar to alcohol consumption in bars. The CCC has been collecting input from local governments and stakeholders on the idea of establishing cannabis cafes. “This is exciting. This is a massive opportunity in a lot …
Dec 05 2024
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Effective at Combatting COVID-19-Related Depression in Healthcare Workers
A randomized clinical trial conducted by researchers from the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and the Yale School of Medicine has found that psilocybin therapy significantly reduces symptoms of depression in clinicians who developed moderate to severe symptoms while providing frontline care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study was to …
Dec 05 2024
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Launches “Major Legislative Initiative to Ban All THC”
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced a sweeping legislative effort to ban all forms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the state. Senate Bill 3, introduced in collaboration with State Senator Charles Perry, aims to eliminate the sale of consumable THC products, which Patrick claims pose a significant threat to public health and safety. Patrick linked …
Dec 05 2024
Clinical Trial: Transdermal Cannabinoid Oil Found Effective at Treating Diabetic Neuropathy
Clinical data published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids shows that a transdermal cannabinoid oil significantly reduces pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The study, conducted at Don Chan Hospital in Thailand, involved 100 participants in a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Researchers evaluated the effects of a novel THC:CBD:CBN transdermal …
Dec 04 2024
New Mexico: $47.8 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in November, Nearly $500 Million Year-to-Date
There has been nearly half a billion dollars in marijuana sold legally so far this year in New Mexico. According to data released today by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, recreational marijuana sales in November totaled $36,558,103.49. Combined with $11,244,933.11 in medical marijuana sales, the monthly total is $47,803,036.62 across 1,165,068 transactions. The …
