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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Sep 02 2024
American Cancer Society Urges California Governor to Veto Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafés
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto legislation that would legalize marijuana cafés, despite a lack of scientific evidence linking secondhand marijuana smoke to increased cancer risks. Late last month, California’s Legislature approved Assembly Bill 1775, sending it to Governor Newsom. The proposed law would “authorize a local …
Sep 02 2024
Both Major Party Candidates for President Support Legalizing Marijuana: Why That’s So Unprecedented
In a historic shift for U.S. politics, both major party candidates in the upcoming presidential election have expressed support for legalizing marijuana. This marks the first time in American history that candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have aligned on this issue, signaling a significant change in the political landscape surrounding cannabis policy. …
Sep 02 2024
Florida Campaign to Legalize Marijuana Has Raised Over $80 Million, Far More Than Any Other Marijuana Initiative in U.S. History
A campaign to legalize marijuana in Florida has raised over $80 million, according to the state’s Division of Elections. Smart & Safe Florida, the political committee behind Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana, has raised $82.6 million as of the end of August. This includes $11 million raised in the middle of August, $10 million …
Sep 01 2024
Kentucky Medical Marijuana Applications Surpass 2,600, Including Over 2,200 Dispensary Licenses
There was a rush of medical marijuana applications submitted prior to the August 31 deadline, reports the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis (KOMC). According to the KOMC, there has been a total of 2,650 applications submitted for those wanting to enter the legal medical marijuana industry as of August 30. This includes 2,282 applications for …
Sep 01 2024
New Mexico: $48 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in August, Year-to-Date Total Passes $340 Million
State data reveals that New Mexico sold nearly $50 million worth of legal marijuana in August. According to data released by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, there was $48,072,161.91 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold via licensed marijuana stores in August. $36,513,095.44 of this was purchased by recreational marijuana consumers, with $11,559,066.49 …
Sep 01 2024
New Saliva Test Offers Rapid and Simultaneous Detection of Alcohol and THC
A new study published in the journal Talanta highlights the development of a novel microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μCD-PAD) that can simultaneously detect ethanol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in saliva, offering what researchers describe as a non-invasive, rapid, and cost-effective method for on-site analysis. For the study, which was also published online by the US National …
Sep 01 2024
Nevada: $58 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in July, Nearly Half a Billion Year-to-Date
In July, Nevada’s licensed marijuana retail outlets and dispensaries sold nearly $60 million worth of product. According to data released by the Nevada Department of Taxation Cannabis Tax Revenue, there was $58.6 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in July. This is roughly $1 million more than the sales total for June, …
Aug 31 2024
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Website Goes Down Following Weeks of Turmoil
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) website has been down for at least two days, exacerbating concerns that have been building for weeks within the agency. The outage has disrupted access to key resources, including the open data portal where the state typically posts monthly marijuana sales data, as well as information on applications and …
Aug 31 2024
Missouri Recalls Over 30,000 Marijuana Products
Missouri regulators have recalled tens of thousands of cannabis products after being unable to verify their safety. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has issued a recall for marijuana products distributed by Blue Sky Health & Wellness, LLC, citing potential health and safety risks. Although no negative reactions have been reported so far, officials are …
Aug 31 2024
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, …
