Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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North Carolina: Over 10,000 Visit Marijuana Superstore on Tribal Land, No Arrests Reported
Five days into its grand opening, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina, has attracted over 10,000 visitors without a single reported arrest involving patrons or employees. The store, which opened its doors to the general public on September 7, offers marijuana …
Missouri Veterans Group Condemns State Regulators for September 11 Raid Over Cannabis Beverages
A veterans group in Missouri is condemning state regulators over a September 11 raid of their post, in which officials were searching for unapproved cannabis beverages. The raid occurred “immediately after lowering our flag to half-staff” to honor those lost on 9/11 and in the wars that followed. In a social media post, VFW Post …
Study: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Life-Threatening Diseases
A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has revealed that psychedelic-assisted therapy may help reduce anxiety, depression, and existential distress in individuals facing life-threatening diseases. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston), University of Basel (Switzerland), Geneva University Hospitals (Switzerland), and the University of Freiburg (Germany) collaborated …
Arkansas: New Petition Filed to Add Female Orgasmic Disorder to State’s Medical Marijuana Program
A petition has been filed in Arkansas to allow those with female orgasmic disorder (FOD) to become legal medical marijuana patients. The petition was filed today by Sarah Hanson, a resident of Centerton. Sarah, a sexual health educator focused on pleasure-based education for women, submitted the petition to the Arkansas Department of Health, as is …
Indiana Governor Candidate Unveils Plan to Legalize Marijuana
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has revealed a comprehensive plan to legalize marijuana in Indiana. Following Ohio’s recent decision to legalize marijuana, Indiana is now bordered by three states where cannabis possession is legal. McCormick’s proposal focuses on establishing medical marijuana access for Hoosiers with a clear path toward full adult-use legalization.
New York Approves Another 123 Marijuana Business Licenses, Sees Record-Breaking $100 Million in August Sales
New York state regulators approved an additional 123 cannabis business permits on Tuesday, marking another step forward for the state’s legal marijuana industry as sales continue to grow rapidly after years of stagnation. The approval of the new licenses comes alongside a record-breaking $100 million in marijuana sales for August, which included the last few …
Ohio Marijuana Dispensary Fined $150,000 for Ice Cream Giveaway on First Day of Recreational Sales
A marijuana dispensary in Columbus has been fined $150,000 after offering “free ice cream” to customers on the first day of adult-use sales, a marketing tactic that violated state regulations. Greenleaf Apothecaries, also known as The Botanist, is one of several Ohio dispensaries fined since adult-use sales began in August. The dispensary advertised the giveaway …
University of Lynchburg in Virginia Expands Cannabis Education With Four New Online Programs
The University of Lynchburg has introduced four new online programs for cannabis education majors, expanding its offerings through a partnership with Green Flower. The virtual Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine program, initially launched earlier in 2024, now features five tracks: Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine, Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture, the Business of Cannabis, Cannabis Compliance & Risk …
California Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafés Awaits Governor Newsom’s Decision, Deadline Sept. 30
California legislation that would legalize Amsterdam-stye marijuana cafés has reached the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 1775, approved by the Assembly 58 to 6 and by the Senate 30 to 7, would “authorize a local jurisdiction, if specified conditions are met, to allow for the preparation or sale of noncannabis food or beverage …
Study Links Marijuana Legalization to Decrease in Anxiety Medications
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that the legalization of cannabis, whether medical or recreational, is associated with significant changes in the use of prescription medications for mental health disorders. The study, which analyzed data from over 9.4 million commercially insured patients, found a notable reduction in the dispensing of benzodiazepines—medications commonly …
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