Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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US House Agriculture Committee Approves Amendment to Ban Delta-8 THC and Other Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
A U.S. House of Representatives committee has approved an amendment to the $1.5 trillion Federal Farm Bill that proposes a ban on most hemp products, including all cannabinoids synthesized or manufactured outside of the plant, such as delta-8 THC. “My amendment will close the loophole created in the 2018 Farm Bill that allows intoxicating hemp …
Top 5 States with Most Lawmakers Supporting Federal Bills to Deschedule Marijuana
There are 107 members of the United States Congress who have sponsored one of two bills to deschedule marijuana. Here’s a look at the five states with the most lawmakers supporting this move. Earlier this month a coalition of 18 US Senators introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). The measure would fully deschedule …
Delaware Committee Approves Bill That Would Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin This Year
A key committee in the Delaware House of Representatives has advanced a bill allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to quickly transition into the recreational market, potentially starting recreational sales months ahead of schedule. Today, the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee passed House Bill 408, sponsored by State Representative Ed Osienski, with a companion bill from …
Marijuana Users Just as Active as Non-Users, Study Finds
Recent findings published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research suggest that consuming cannabis does not reduce the likelihood of engaging in daily physical activities among young and middle-aged adults compared to non-users. The study, which was also published online by the US National Library of Medicine, involved 4,666 American adults aged between 18 and …
US House: Amendment to Federal Farm Bill Would Ban Hemp With Any THC, Prohibit Delta-8 THC Nationwide
An amendment filed yesterday to a proposed 2024 Federal Farm Bill would place a sweeping prohibition on hemp or hemp products that contain any amount of THC. This would also effectively ban any products containing delta-8 THC. The draft for the $1.5 trillion federal farm bill was published this week by Congressmember Glenn Thomas (R-PA), who …
Texas Poll Finds 60% of Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana, 73% Support Decriminalization
Recent polling indicates strong support among Texas voters for legalizing marijuana, with even greater backing for decriminalization. According to the Texas Lyceum Poll, 60% of registered voters in Texas are in favor of legalizing marijuana, whereas 31% are opposed, and 9% remain undecided. Of those opposed to legalization, 42% support decriminalizing marijuana, and 47% favor …
Over 3,000 Comments Submitted on DEA’s Marijuana Proposal, Over 2/3rds Support Descheduling
In just two days, over 3,000 comments have been submitted on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) plan to reschedule marijuana. The DEA’s proposal in the Federal Register calls for marijuana to be reclassified from its current status as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to a Schedule III. This would mark …
US House Committee Passes Bill That Would End Marijuana Testing for Military Recruits and Prospective Officers
A key House committee has approved a federal defense bill that includes a provision to end marijuana testing for military recruits and prospective officers. The House Armed Services Committee has given approval to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a massive defense bill necessary for funding national defense and military operations. Included in the …
The 10 States With the Most Legal Marijuana Sales in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the legal marijuana market continued to thrive across the United States. Currently, 23 states have legalized licensed marijuana sales, with most boasting thriving legal marijuana industries. Some states, such as Ohio and Minnesota, have passed legalization laws but don’t yet have licensed marijuana stores. Using data compiled and released …
Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Daily Alcohol Consumption for the First Time in the US
Recent data reveals a significant trend in the U.S.: daily or near-daily marijuana use has surpassed the number of people who consume alcohol at the same frequency. This milestone was highlighted in a recent study conducted at Carnegie Mellon University. For the first time in 2022, those frequently using marijuana outnumbered regular heavy drinkers. Jonathan …
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