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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Aug 22 2024
Prenatal CBD May Block Autism Traits in At-Risk Babies, Finds Study
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered a potential breakthrough in autism prevention. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health and also published online by the National Institute of Health, found that administering broad-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil during pregnancy may prevent the development of autism-like behaviors in …
Aug 22 2024
Study: CBD Shows Promise in Treating Symptoms of Gulf War Illness
A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Military Medical Research shows that the use of cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful in treating chronic Gulf War Illness (GWI). The study focused on Epidiolex®, a CBD medication that’s FDA-approved, and its effects on cognitive and mood dysfunction, hyperalgesia, and neuroinflammation in a rat model of GWI. …
Aug 21 2024
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Endorses Florida’s Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana
The Florida chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has announced their support for Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. “SEIU proudly endorses Amendment 3 on the November ballot as a significant step toward true justice and freedom in Florida,” said SEIU Florida Vice President Coyuca Jones. “Legalizing …
Aug 21 2024
Massachusetts Recreational Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record in July
Massachusetts’ legal marijuana market broke the record for the most recreational marijuana sales in a single month with $142 million. According to data released by the research firm Headset, there was a total of $142 million in recreational marijuana sales in July, beating the previous monthly record of $140 million set in December. Medical marijuana …
Aug 21 2024
South Dakota Committee Approves Increasing Medical Marijuana License Fees by $4,000
South Dakota’s Legislative Rules Review Committee has approved a significant increase in the annual fee for medical marijuana business licenses. By a vote of 4 to 1, the committee agreed to raise the fee by nearly $4,000, bringing the total annual cost to $9,000. This move comes in response to the state’s rapidly growing number …
Aug 20 2024
Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Releases New Hampshire Voter Guide Ahead of Primary Election
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has released their 2024 New Hampshire Cannabis Policy Voter Guide to help inform voters where candidates, as well as incumbent legislators, stand on a variety of cannabis issues. MPP was founded in 1995 and has played a central role in passing dozens of cannabis policy reforms in states across the …
Aug 20 2024
Second GOP Senator Backs Federally Taxing Marijuana
A second Republican member of the US Senate has endorsed taxing marijuana at the federal level. In an interview with AskAPol, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said “let’s tax it”, when it comes to legal marijuana. The comments come just three weeks after Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced his support for a comprehensive regulatory framework for …
Aug 20 2024
Morocco Pardons 5,000 Marijuana Cultivation Charges
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has issued a pardon approximately 5,000 individuals previously convicted or wanted for illegal growing marijuana, a move aimed at encouraging lawful cultivation of the crop. Since 2021, Morocco has allowed the licensed the cultivation, export, and use of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes, though recreational use remains illegal. This royal …
Aug 20 2024
Study: CBD Boosts Effectiveness of Chemotherapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment
A new study conducted by researchers at Suleyman Demirel University in Türkiye has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from cannabis, may significantly enhance the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug etoposide in treating prostate cancer. Published in the US National Library of Medicine, the study suggests that CBD could play a vital role in …
Aug 20 2024
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $22 Million in First 11 Days
Ohio’s recreational marijuana market continues to surge, with sales reaching $22.5 million in the first 11 days of legalization, according to the state’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). During this period, marijuana stores across Ohio sold thousands of pounds of marijuana flower and thousands of units of other cannabis products, including edibles and topicals. The …
