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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Jul 31 2024
Get Paid to Smoke Free Joints for Science: It’s the Final Day to Sign Up
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition are wrapping up recruitment for their groundbreaking study, “The Science of Smokeability” (SOS). Today marks the final day for participants to enroll in this unique research opportunity. The study aims to explore how various cultivation and processing techniques affect the quality and experience of smoking cannabis, addressing a significant …
Jul 31 2024
Nebraska Marijuana Legalization Bills Receive Committee Assignments
On Monday, Nebraska lawmakers introduced two bills to legalize and regulate marijuana. Now, these bills have been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee, marking a crucial step in the legislative process. Senator Terrell McKinney’s Legislature Bill 71 and Senator Justin Wayne’s Legislature Bill 52 both aim to establish a regulated cannabis market for adults aged …
Jul 31 2024
GOP US Senator Endorses Federal Marijuana Legalization
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently announced his support for a comprehensive regulatory framework for marijuana, similar to that of tobacco. Senator Tillis emphasized the need for a federal approach to ensure safety and consistency in the burgeoning cannabis market in a recent interview with Green Market Report, saying “We have to understand that this …
Jul 30 2024
Philippine House Approves Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana 177 to 9
The Philippines House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would legalize the medical use of marijuana, marking the third and final reading of the proposal. House Bill 10439, known as the Access to Medical Cannabis Act and sponsored by Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, was approved overwhelmingly, 177 to 9. The legislation would legalize …
Jul 30 2024
Donald Trump Claims Kamala Harris “Put Thousands and Thousands of Black People in Jail Over Marijuana”
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, attacked Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris over her marijuana-related prosecutions. In a Monday interview on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle,” former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her prosecutorial record on marijuana. Trump asserted that Harris, during …
Jul 30 2024
These Seven States Are on Track to Legalize Marijuana by Next Summer
Marijuana legalization efforts continue to advance in numerous states. Here’s a look at which efforts are on track for success by next summer. With 24 states having legalized recreational marijuana, it won’t be long before the majority of states in the nation have done so. This November alone, voters in multiple states will consider initiatives …
Jul 30 2024
Oregon Issues Nation’s First-Ever License for Psilocybin Edible Manufacturing
Oregon officials have issued the first-ever license for a psilocybin edibles manufacturer, according to an announcement by Southeast Portland-based company, Spiritus Oregon. Spiritus Oregon, known for its Horizon Edibles brand, revealed that earlier this month it received the “first Psilocybin Edibles license” in the United States, marking a milestone in the legal psilocybin industry. According …
Jul 30 2024
Poll: 64% of Florida Voters Plan to Vote Yes on Amendment 3 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
According to newly released polling, a strong majority of voters in Florida support a constitutional amendment to make marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older. The poll, conducted by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab, found that 64% of likely voters plan to vote “yes” on Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational …
Jul 29 2024
Two More Texas Cities Set to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization This November, Joining Dallas
Voters in Lockhart and Bastrop, Texas, will join Dallas in deciding on marijuana decriminalization measures this November. Activists in both cities have submitted well more than enough signatures to place their initiatives on the ballot. In Lochart, the signatures have already been certified, guaranteeing the measure’s place on the November ballot, The Lockhart measure proposes …
Jul 29 2024
How Biden Became the Most Consequential President for Marijuana Reform in US History
President Biden, who was a staunch opponent of marijuana law reform in his younger years, has become the most consequential president in U.S. history regarding marijuana law reform. In six months, regardless of what happens this November, Joe Biden will no longer be president. Despite having just one term, no previous president has done more …
