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 27 2024
GOP Senator Introduces Federal HEMP Act to Triple Allowable THC in Hemp
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, in an attempt to to address hemp farmers’ concerns “with federal overreach and bring clarity, transparency, and certainty to regulation”. The HEMP Act amends the definition of “hemp” from 0.3 percent THC to 1 percent THC. It also requires testing of …
Sep 26 2024
Report Finds Marijuana Seed Market to Grow From $1.3 Billion in 2021 to $6.5 Billion in 2031
The global cannabis seed market is projected to undergo remarkable growth, increasing from $1.3 billion in 2021 and $2.15 billion in 2024, to an estimated $6.5 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. This forecast, highlighted in a recent report by Allied Market Research, underscores a shift in consumer behavior …
Sep 26 2024
US Senator Introduces Legislation to Regulate Hemp Products Nationwide
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA), a bill designed toto establish national standards to “protect public health and safety and keep cannabis products out of the hands of children”. The CSRA would establish a national age restriction to prevent those under 21 from purchasing hemp-derived cannabis products, but …
Sep 26 2024
Minneapolis City Council Proposes Rules for Marijuana Businesses
The Minneapolis City Council has released proposed rules and restrictions for licensed marijuana businesses, as Minnesota moves forward with its recreational marijuana program. The city is currently updating its zoning regulations in anticipation of issuing licenses for cannabis operations in the coming months, due to the state legalizing marijuana last year. Under the proposed restrictions, …
Sep 26 2024
Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz Says Marijuana Legalization is “An Issue for the States”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, said in a recent interview that legalizing marijuana is a states rights issue. Walz, who made history as the first top-ticket candidate from a major party to sign an adult-use legalization bill into law, told Spectrum News that he views legalization as a “state issue.” When …
Sep 26 2024
The States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Within the Next 12 Months
Momentum for marijuana legalization continues to build across the U.S., with several states nearing the point of legalizing recreational cannabis. Currently, 24 states have already embraced the legalization of recreational marijuana, but many others are making significant progress toward joining them. Some states have active legislative discussions, while others have voters gearing up to vote …
Sep 26 2024
Kentucky Issues First-Ever Medical Marijuana License
Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that KCA Labs in Nicholasville will receive Kentucky’s first-ever medical marijuana license. KCA Labs, a safety compliance facility already testing hemp and other natural products, will now be responsible for testing all cannabis products before they reach patients. “I’m proud that the first license is going to a facility focused …
Sep 26 2024
Study: Cannabistilbene I Shows Potential to Reduce Angiotensin II-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy
A study published in the peer reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine explores the effects of Cannabistilbene I (a compound found in cannabis) on Angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced cardiac hypertrophy. The research, conducted by a team at the University of Alberta, examined how Cannabistilbene I …
Sep 26 2024
Study Finds Tobacco Use Associated With Higher Risk of Surgical Site Infection, But Not Marijuana
A newly published study has found that tobacco use is linked to a significantly higher risk of developing surgical site infections (SSIs) after orthopedic surgery, whereas marijuana use does not increase the risk. Published in Psychological Trauma and conducted by researchers from the University of California San Diego and Loma Linda University Health, the retrospective cohort …
Sep 25 2024
In North Carolina, Tribal Marijuana Store Sees Thriving Sales and No Arrests After Nearly Three Weeks Open to Everyone 21+
Nearly three weeks after opening its doors to everyone 21 and older, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, continues to see impressive sales, with no arrests of patrons or employees reported. Situated on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ tribal land, the store has attracted thousands of visitors since September 7, offering …
