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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Study: CBD Reduces Seizure Frequency and May Have a “Wide Range of Beneficial Effects”
A new study published by the Journal of Child Neurology has found that “in addition to reduced seizure frequency, CBD may have a wide range of beneficial effects beyond seizure control that warrant further investigation.” The objective of the study was to “increase understanding of the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on outcomes beyond seizure control …
Idaho Group Aims to Put Medical Marijuana Initiative on 2024 Ballot
A group called Kind Idaho is working to put their medical marijuana legalization initiative to a vote of the people in 2024. Kind Idaho’s initiative would legalize medical marijuana for those with a qualifying condition who receive a recommendation from a physician. The possession limit would be set at four ounces, with patients allowed to …
North Carolina Tribe May Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Open Medical Marijuana Superstore to All
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will soon vote on whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The EBCI, located on 57,000 acres in the western part North Carolina, legalized medical marijuana in 2021. The tribe recently began accepting applications for those wanting to become patients for their soon-to-open …
Michigan: Record-Breaking $260 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in June
There was over a quarter billion dollars in legal marijuana sold in June in Michigan, a new monthly record. Michigan marijuana sales reached $260.8 million in June, the highest single-month of legal marijuana sales in the state’s history. This marks a 6% increase from the total sales in May, and an almost 40% increase from …
Study: Marijuana Enhances Runner’s High
According to a new study marijuana use prior to running is associated with greater feelings of enjoyment and tranquility. The study is titled Running High: Cannabis Users’ Subjective Experience of Exercise During Legal Market Cannabis Use Versus No Use in a Naturalistic Setting, and is published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. The study …
Study: In Cancer Patients Sustained Marijuana Use Associated With Improvements in Sleep, Cognitive Function and Pain Levels
According to a new study “Sustained cannabis use was associated with improvements in pain intensity, pain interference, sleep quality, subjective cognitive function, and reaction times” in cancer patients. “Given the myriad of negative sequalae associated with cancer and its treatment, the palliative use of cannabis by cancer patients is increasingly of special interest”, states the …
Michigan Regulators Vote To End Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Government Workers
The Michigan Civil Service Commission has given approval to a change in rules that bans pre-employment marijuana testing for most government employees. The commission approved the amendment to the rules unanimously. The change is retroactive in that it gives people who’ve already been penalized for testing positive for marijuana an opportunity to have the punishment …
Washington D.C. Now Prohibits Most Employers From Punishing Marijuana Consumers
A law has taken effect in Washington, D.C. that prohibits most private employers from punishing an individual for using marijuana while off the job. The new law, which took effect today, prohibits employers “from firing, failing to hire, or taking other personnel actions against an individual for use of cannabis, participating in the medical cannabis …
Colorado: In June $21 Million in Taxes Garnered From $120 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales
Colorado garnered over $22 million in taxes and fees from the legal marijuana industry in June. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado made $21,157,517 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of around $120 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products. The state made another $966,702 from marijuana fees, bringing the total revenue …
Study: Topical Cannabinoids Promote Hair Growth in Alopecia Patients
According to newly published research the daily administration of topical cannabinoids, including CBD, THCV, and CBDV, is associated with hair regrowth in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The study is published in the International Journal of Trichology, with epublication by the US National Library of Medicine. According to the study’s abstract, it was “conducted on subjects …













