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 01 2024
Enhance Your Cannabis Experience with Weedgets: The Future of Waterless Smoke Filtering
In the evolving world of cannabis consumption, finding innovative and health-conscious ways to enjoy the benefits of the plant is important for many consumers. Enter Weedgets, a trailblazing company revolutionizing the way we smoke with their unique waterless smoke filtering and cooling technology. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a medical patient, Weedgets offers an enhanced …
Aug 01 2024
Clinical Trial: Marijuana-Infused Tea Associated With Decreased Pain and Improved Quality of Life in Fibromyalgia Patients
The daily consumption of marijuana-infused tea is associated with a reduction in pain and improvements in overall quality of life for those with fibromyalgia, according to a new study. The study was published in the recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine, as well as being published online by the US National Library of …
Aug 01 2024
US Citizen Jailed 14 Years in Russia for Medical Marijuana Not Included in Prisoner Swap
The US and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap, including former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. However, Marc Fogel, an American teacher sentenced to 14 years for possessing medical marijuana, is not among those being released. Fogel, detained since 2021, was arrested for bringing marijuana prescribed for his …
Aug 01 2024
North Carolina Tribe to Open Marijuana Megastore to Everyone 21+ on September 7
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will open its marijuana megastore to everyone 21 and older on September 7. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, currently open exclusively to tribal members and medical marijuana patients, will open for recreational use to all those 21+ on September 7. The store is located near Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, …
Aug 01 2024
Minnesota Preapproves Over 3,000 Marijuana Business Licenses
A little over a year after legalizing recreational marijuana, Minnesota has preapproved over 3,000 marijuana business licenses in hopes of getting the legal marijuana market up and running in early 2025. According to Charlene Briner, the interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management, over 3,100 individuals have been pre-approved for a state license since …
Aug 01 2024
Florida Senator and Former Republican Party Chair Endorses Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana
Florida State Senator Joe Gruters (R), the former chair of the Republican Party of Florida, has announced his endorsement of a YES vote on Amendment 3. “By legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, we can give Floridians access to safe products, generate significant revenue for critical public services and create new job opportunities for Floridians,” said …
Aug 01 2024
Federal Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Nears 100 Sponsors in US House, With Kamala Harris in Support
Federal legislation to remove marijuana from the controlled substances list and allow the expungement of past convictions has nearly 100 sponsors in the US House of Representatives. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act now has 94 sponsors, more than any other marijuana-related bill in the US Congress other than the SAFE Banking Act. …
Jul 31 2024
Nebraska Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Public Hearing on Marijuana Legalization Bills
Two Nebraska marijuana legalization bills, Legislature Bill 71 and Legislature Bill 52, are set for a public hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on August 2 at 1:30PM. This hearing represents a significant step in Nebraska’s legislative journey toward marijuana legalization, and it comes three months before voters will consider an initiative to legalize medical …
Jul 31 2024
Study Finds Psilocybin Offers Significant Relief for Advanced Cancer Patients
A new study, published in the World Journal of Clinical Oncology, reveals that psilocybin may significantly improve the quality of life for patients with advanced cancer. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of New Mexico and published online by the US National Library of Medicine, highlights the compound’s …
Jul 31 2024
US Department of Health: Teen Marijuana Use Declines by Nearly 20% Since 2014
Survey data released today by the US Department of Health and Human Services shows that legalizing marijuana at the state level is not associated with an increase in teen marijuana use; instead, it correlates with a significant decrease in teen usage rates. According to data provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) most …
