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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Dec 26 2024
Clinical Trials Find Marijuana “May Be Effective in Treating the Pain and Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy”
According to the results of a new study, “cannabis-based medicines may be effective in treating the pain and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy”. Published by Journal of Hand Surgery, the study is titled The Use of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review. It was conducted by researchers from University …
Dec 26 2024
NORML Releases Their List of the 10 Biggest Marijuana News Stories of 2024
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released their list of the “Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy” for 2024. Found in 1970, NORML is the oldest marijuana reform group in the nation. Today, they released their list of the most important and impact marijuana-related studies of 2024. Below is that …
Dec 26 2024
Planet 13 Announces Opening of 30th Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Florida
Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of Planet 13 Panama City on December 27, 2024, the Company’s 30th dispensary in Florida and 34th nationwide. Planet 13 Panama City is located at 309 E, 23rd Street, Panama City, Florida and will be open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 …
Dec 26 2024
Become a Paid Marijuana Reviewer: Dozens of Job Opportunities Open in Florida, Maryland, New York, Virginia and D.C.
Toker’s Guide has opened up dozens of marijuana reviewer jobs in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York and Washington DC. “Toker’s Guide is a rapidly growing cannabis start-up helping people find the best weed in their area by utilizing reviews from local connoisseurs”, states the company’s job listing on Indeed. “We are looking for cannabis connoisseurs …
Dec 26 2024
The Most Popular Marijuana Sativas of 2024
Sativas have long been celebrated for their uplifting and energizing effects, making them a favorite among marijuana enthusiasts. In 2024, a mix of timeless classics and exciting newcomers have dominated the shelves of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets. Below is a curated list of the most popular sativa and sativa-dominant strains of 2024. The strains’ …
Dec 26 2024
Bipartisan Legislation Filed in New Hampshire Would Legalize Marijuana Cultivation for Patients
State Representatives Wendy Thomas (D), Heath Howard (D), and Jim Kofalt (R) have prefiled House Bill 53, a bipartisan measure that would access to medical marijuana by allowing qualifying patients to grow their own. House Bill 53 would establish specific guidelines for home marijuana cultivation. Under the bill, qualifying patients and caregivers who register their …
Dec 23 2024
Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Filed in New Hampshire House of Representatives
State Representative Kevin Verville (R) filed House Bill 75 today, which seeks to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older in New Hampshire. House Bill 75, which has been referred to the referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, includes comprehensive provisions that would remove marijuana from the state’s controlled substances schedule, annul …
Dec 23 2024
New Jersey Exceeds $1 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024
New Jersey’s cannabis market surpassed $1 billion in combined medicinal and recreational cannabis sales in 2024, marking a nearly 25% increase from the previous year’s total of $800,279,300 and underscoring the robust growth of the Garden State’s regulated cannabis industry. On Saturday, December 21, sales hit the billion-dollar mark, ending the day at $1,004,826,946. Since the start of adult-use …
Dec 23 2024
2024’s Most Popular Marijuana Strains
Marijuana enthusiasts have plenty of choices in 2024, with strains offering unique flavors, effects, and experiences. The 10 marijuana strains listed below have captivated users due to their standout qualities, with the list ranging from uplifting sativas to relaxing indicas. Using a combination of data provided by state regulatory agencies and Leafly, below are the …
Dec 22 2024
New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill to Extend Tax Deadlines for New York Marijuana Cultivators and Processors
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed Assembly Bill 10196, which sought to allow licensed marijuana cultivators and processors the option to pay the state’s 9% excise tax annually instead of quarterly. Introduced in May by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, the bill passed the Assembly with a vote of 117 to 27 and the Senate with …
