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 02 2024
New Hampshire Committee to Vote Next Week on Legislation to Legalize Psychedelics for Therapeutic Use
A committee in the New Hampshire House of Representative is expected to vote next week on a bill that would legalize the therapeutic use of certain psychedelics. House Bill 1693, filed in December by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), would require the Department of Health and Human Services to create and administer a new program …
Oct 01 2024
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Top $50 Million in September, Nearly $400 Million So Far in 2024
For the fifth time this years, monthly marijuana sales in New Mexico passed $50 million. There was $50,097,212.57 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in New Mexico in August, according to the state’s Regulation & Licensing Department. Adult-use sales for August were $38,018,830.10, with medical marijuana sales making up the other $12,078,382.44. There …
Oct 01 2024
NORML Files Notice of Intent to Participate in DEA’s December 2 Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling
Yesterday, NORML filed a Notice of Appearance and Notice of Intent to Participate in the upcoming DEA hearing on marijuana rescheduling, which will take place on December 2. In its filings, NORML maintained that its “representation of its members and millions of other cannabis consumers, combined with its historical involvement and expertise, makes it uniquely …
Oct 01 2024
Congressional Lawmakers Urge DEA to Finalize Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana to Schedule III
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter today to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging them to move swiftly on implementing their proposed rule to transfer marijuana from schedule I to schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The …
Oct 01 2024
Study: Chronic CBD Treatment May Improve Cardiovascular Health
An important new study published in the Journal of Hypertension reveals that long-term treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly improve cardiovascular health in an animal model of renovascular hypertension. Conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Paraiba and São Paulo State University in Brazil, the study explores CBD’s potential to lower blood pressure, enhance …
Oct 01 2024
Study: Psilocybin Increases Optimistic Engagement in Animal Model, Showing Potential for Depression Treatment
A new study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry provide insights into how psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms”, could aid in the treatment of depression. “Psilocybin has shown promise as a novel pharmacological intervention for treatment of depression, where post-acute effects of psilocybin treatment have been associated with increased positive mood and decreased …
Oct 01 2024
New Hampshire Committee Schedules Vote on Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill
A key legislative committee in New Hampshire has scheduled a vote for legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee has scheduled an executive session vote on House Bill 544 for October 17 at 10am. The vote, which comes a little over a month after …
Sep 30 2024
Washington State Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million for Fourth Straight Month, Over $800 Million Year-to-Date
In August, licensed marijuana stores in Washington State sold over $100 million worth of marijuana as well as a variety of marijuana products such as concentrates, edibles, tinctures and topicals. According to data released by the research firm Headset, marijuana sales in in Washington topped $100 million for the fourth straight month, with $104.6 million sold. …
Sep 30 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Legislation to Allow Direct Marijuana Sales at Farmers Markets
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have allowed licensed marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at farmers markets. Assembly Bill 1111, sponsored by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), would have authorized the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to issue temporary event licenses, enabling on-site cannabis sales and consumption at designated …
Sep 30 2024
The Top Indica Marijuana Strains As of September 2024
As the legal marijuana industry continues to thrive across nearly half the country, certain indica strains are consistently leading the way in popularity due to their relaxing effects and widespread availability. Using data from state regulatory agencies as well as platforms like Leafly and Weedmaps, here are the top 10 indica marijuana strains as of …
