Anthony Martinelli

Wisconsin is one of just 12 states that have not yet legalized medical marijuana: Tribal leaders in the state are calling for a change. On Tuesday, tribal leaders urged Wisconsin lawmakers to move forward with the legalization of medical marijuana, advocating for patients suffering from chronic pain and PTSD to have access to cannabis as …

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This morning, Custom Cones USA released a white paper in partnership with cannabis data analytics firm Headset, that is a comprehensive report on the state of the pre-roll market in 2024. The data revealed that pre-rolls generated more than $4.1 billion in sales revenue and sold over 394 million units in from January 2023 to June 2024 To gain …

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According to new polling, a strong majority of voters in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin support legalizing recreational marijuana, and more than eight out of every 10 support medical marijuana legalization. Conducted by Ragnar Research Partners, the poll states that “Voters in swing states overwhelmingly support responsible modernization of US marijuana policy. …

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Colorado’s first psychedelic church has officially opened its doors in Colorado Springs, offering a unique approach to spiritual and community gatherings centered around the use of psychedelics. Founded by Benji Dezaval, the church seeks to provide a safe space for individuals to explore the therapeutic and spiritual benefits of substances like psilocybin mushrooms and DMT. …

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According to a recent press release, Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt in order to research and develop sustainable materials based on industrial hemp. These could be used as a sustainable surface material in Volkswagen models from 2028. The material made from 100% bio-based hemp uses residues …

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In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump praised medical marijuana as “absolutely amazing” for patients and expressed optimism about Florida’s upcoming recreational cannabis initiative, stating that it will be “very good” for the state if it passes, which he anticipates it will. During a conversation on Lex Fridman’s podcast, released Tuesday, the Trump highlighted …

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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released a “Voting guide to legalize marijuana in your state” for the November 2024 election. Founded in 1970, the nonprofit NORML is the nation’s oldest marijuana advocacy group focused on legalizing marijuana and reforming cannabis laws in the United States. NORML works to educate …

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By a considerably margin, Oklahoma has the highest percentage of medical marijuana patients in the nation, according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, using state regulatory data and data compiled by the Marijuana Policy Project. As of September 2024, 38 states have legalized medical marijuana, with Nebraska voters potentially making it the 39th this …

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In Oregon, there was around $84 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in August, bringing all-time sales to nearly $7 billion. According to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, licensed marijuana stores sold exactly $83,991,372 worth of product in August. This is the highest monthly total since the $84.8 million sold in …

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Colorado’s Department of Revenue has officially set the stage for psychedelic-assisted therapy, finalizing regulations that will allow providers to offer this innovative form of mental health care beginning in 2025. The newly established rules outline requirements for businesses entering the psilocybin industry as healing centers, cultivators, and manufacturers. “These therapies will naturally be controversial because …

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