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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Jul 18 2024
US Senate Committee Schedules Vote on DOOBIE Act to Prevent Denial of Jobs and Security Clearances Over Marijuana Use
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will vote Wednesday on the DOOBIE Act, which would “limit the consideration of marijuana use when making an employment suitability or security clearance determination” U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, recently introduced the Dismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual …
Jul 18 2024
Top 10 Marijuana Studies Released So Far in 2024
We’re only in July, but 2024 has already been a solid year for marijuana research. With marijuana on the verge of being reschedule to Schedule III, researching marijuana and its compounds could soon become drastically easier. Despite this change not yet taking place, 2024 has still been an important year for marijuana-related research. With that …
Jul 18 2024
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Allowing Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin in December
Delaware Governor John Carney has signed into law legislation to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana this year, months ahead of schedule. Governor Carney signed House Bill 408 into law yesterday, weeks after it passed the House of Representatives, 29 to 11, and the Senate, 16 to 5. Sponsored by State Representative …
Jul 17 2024
Democratic National Committee Says “No One Should be in Jail” for Marijuana, Endorses Expungements
Today, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a draft of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform, featuring both the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration and a “bold, progressive agenda for the next four years for President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats to finish the job.” The Platform focuses on priorities for Democrats up and down …
Jul 17 2024
Study Finds Marijuana May Reduce Gastrointestinal Symptoms
A new study has found that marijuana significantly reduces the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients. The study, titled Relief in Gastrointestinal Symptoms with Medical Marijuana Over 1 Year, was published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, and it was published online by the US National Library of Medicine. Researchers say this “is the …
Jul 17 2024
Majority Want the DEA to Deschedule Rather than Reschedule Marijuana
There have been over 31,000 comments submitted on the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana. Since the DEA published their proposal in the Federal Register on May 21, there have been 31,400 comments submitted. The comment period ends on July 22. Of the over 30,000 comments—all of which can be viewed by clicking here—a slight majority …
Jul 17 2024
Kentucky Governor Sends Letter to DEA in Support of Marijuana Rescheduling
In a letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, Governor Andy Beshear endorsed the proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. “As governor, my job is to move our state forward,” said Beshear. “Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III is a significant, common-sense step forward for all Kentuckians, especially …
Jul 16 2024
President Joe Biden Tells NAACP He’s “Making Sure” People Aren’t Jailed for Marijuana, Calls for Charges to be Expunged
President Joe Biden told members of the NAACP today that he’s “making sure” that no one is jailed anymore for possessing or using marijuana. “By the way, we’re making sure that no one goes to jail for the mere use or possession of marijuana,” said Biden at the115th NAACP National Convention . “Their records should …
Jul 16 2024
Bipartisan and Bicameral Federal Legislation to Allow Marijuana Banking Now Has 165 Sponsors
The push for federal legislation to enable marijuana banking has gained substantial momentum, now boasting a combined total of 165 bipartisan sponsors across both chambers of Congress. In the House of Representatives, the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891) has 128 sponsors, comprising 101 Democrats and 27 Republicans, making it the most supported marijuana-related bill in …
Jul 15 2024
Trump Selects Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential Candidate: Where He Stands on Marijuana Reform
Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his vice president running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump announced the choice today at the Republican National Convention. J.D. Vance, a Republican known for his conservative values, has shown skepticism about fully legalizing marijuana at the federal level, citing concerns about potential …