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].
Anthony Martinelli
Author's posts
Jul 29 2024
Nebraska Lawmakers Introduce Dual Bills to Legalize Marijuana
Nebraska lawmakers introduced two comprehensive bills today aimed at legalizing and regulating marijuana. Senator Terrell McKinney introduced Legislature Bill 71, while Senator Justin Wayne introduced Legislature Bill 52. Both bills propose the establishment of a regulated marijuana market, allowing anyone 21 and older to participate, but each takes a unique approach to doing so. Legislature …
Jul 29 2024
New Hampshire Governor Sununu Signs Law Expanding Who Can Recommend Medical Marijuana
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has signed Senate Bill 357 into law, expanding the range of healthcare professionals authorized to certify patients for the state’s medical marijuana program. The legislation broadens the definition of providers who can recommend therapeutic cannabis to patients. Previously, only physicians and advanced practice registered nurses from New Hampshire and neighboring …
Jul 28 2024
South Dakota Voters Get Third Chance to Legalize Recreational Marijuana with Measure 29
In a little over three months, South Dakota voters will have another opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana via Measure 29. This marks the third attempt over the past four years by the group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws to secure legalization in the state. The new measure, Measure 29, seeks to legalize the possession, …
Jul 28 2024
Psilocybin Shows Potential in Treating Anorexia Nervosa, Study Finds
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found that psilocybin therapy may be a safe and acceptable treatment option for women with anorexia nervosa (AN). Published in the journal Focus: American Psychiatric Association Publishing, the study represents a significant step in exploring new treatments for this challenging and often deadly …
Jul 27 2024
Kamala Harris Supports Marijuana Legalization, Saying “It Gives a Lot of People Joy and We Need More Joy”
Over the past five years, Vice President Kamala Harris, now a presidential candidate, has consistently shown support for marijuana legalization. In a notable shift from her earlier stance, when she opposed legalizing marijuana as the District Attorney of San Francisco, Harris has evolved to become a vocal proponent of legalization. In April, she became the …
Jul 26 2024
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Surpasses $66 Million in Fundraising
The Smart & Safe Florida campaign has raised over $66 million for its marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, according to the Florida Division of Elections. This amount, reported as of mid-July, is significantly higher than any previous marijuana legalization initiative in any other state. For context, California’s Proposition 64 campaign raised $25 million in 2016, …
Jul 26 2024
Florida’s Amendment 3 Would End Over 60,000 Marijuana Arrests Annually
Florida’s Amendment 3, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, could significantly reduce the state’s criminal justice burden by ending over 60,000 marijuana-related arrests annually. This initiative, spearheaded by the nonprofit political committee Smart & Safe Florida and being voted on this November 5, aims to legalize the possession, purchase, and use of marijuana products for …
Jul 26 2024
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various …
Jul 25 2024
Clinical Trial Finds Cannabigerol (CBG) Improves Memory and Decreases Stress and Anxiety
According to a new study, consumption of the cannabis compound cannabigerol (CBG) can lead to “overall reductions in anxiety as well as reductions in stress”, while also leading to “enhanced verbal memory relative to placebo”. Published in the journal Nature: Scientific Reports, the study is titled Acute effects of cannabigerol on anxiety, stress, and mood: a …
Jul 25 2024
Nearly 50,000 People Deported for Marijuana Possession Since 2002, Finds Report
A new report from Human Rights Watch and the Drug Policy Alliance reveals that nearly 50,000 non-citizens have been deported over the past two decades for marijuana possession. The report, covering federal deportation data from 2002 to 2021, indicates that approximately 156,000 non-citizens were deported during this period for drug possession, with nearly one-third (47,000) …
