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 25 2024
Minnesota Opens Application Process for Recreational Marijuana Licenses
Minnesota has opened the initial application period for recreational marijuana licenses, 14 months after legalizing the substance. The initial applications focus on social equity businesses, allowing some to start growing cannabis plants as early as this fall, although retail sales are expected to commence in the spring. The application process, initiated by the Office of …
Jul 25 2024
American College of Physicians Advocates for Marijuana Decriminalization
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released a new policy paper advocating for the decriminalization of marijuana possession. The paper also emphasizes the need for an evidence-based approach to medical education regarding cannabis and its health impacts. A public health approach is necessary to address the legal, medical, and social complexities of cannabis use, …
Jul 24 2024
Medical Marijuana Linked to Decrease in Suicidal Thoughts, Finds Study
A recent study published in the journal Archives of Suicide Research has revealed that medicinal cannabis may significantly reduce suicidal ideation among patients. The study, titled “Suicidal Ideation in Medicinal Cannabis Patients: A 12-Month Prospective Study,” aimed to document the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) among individuals seeking cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMP) and to observe …
Jul 24 2024
Seven Marijuana Bills Poised for Enactment if Democrats Retain Presidency and Gain Control of Congress
As the November election draws near, there is a significant possibility of a major shift in marijuana policy. If the Democrats retain the presidency, secure control of the U.S. House of Representatives and maintain or strengthen their positions in the Senate, several pivotal federal marijuana bills are poised for serious consideration and potential enactment. This …
Jul 24 2024
Study Finds Youth Marijuana Use Remains Steady Over Past Decade Despite More Than 20 States Passing Legalization Laws
A new study reveals that marijuana use among U.S. youth has remained steady over the past decade, even as overall adult consumption has increased and more than 20 states have legalized recreational marijuana. The study, titled “Prevalence of and trends in current cannabis use among US youth and adults, 2013–2022,” was conducted by researchers from …
Jul 24 2024
It’s the Final Week to Sign Up to Get Paid to Smoke Joints for Science
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition are continuing their recruitment for participants in a groundbreaking study titled “The Science of Smokeability” (SOS), but the deadline is nearing. The study seeks to examine how different cultivation and processing techniques influence the quality and experience of smoking cannabis, aiming to fill a crucial gap in existing research. …
Jul 24 2024
Texas Judge Throws Out Another Lawsuit From Attorney General Paxton Challenging San Marcos Marijuana Ordinance
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has received another setback in his attempt to overturn local marijuana ordinances. Hays County District Judge Sherri Tibbe has dismissed Paxton’s lawsuit against San Marcos, which sought to have the courts throw out a voter approved ordinance that decriminalized the possession of marijuana. The move comes a little over a …
Jul 23 2024
U.S. Senators Call on VA to Adopt Medical Marijuana Standard of Care for Veterans
Nine U.S. senators have sent a letter urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a standard of care for medical marijuana following the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) recommendation to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. In a letter addressed to VA Secretary Denis Richard McDonough, the senators highlighted …
Jul 23 2024
Marijuana Decriminalization Officially Placed on November Ballot in Dallas, Texas
Dallas officials have certified that enough valid signatures have been submitted on an initiative to decriminalize marijuana for it to be voted on this November. The nonprofit political committee Ground Game Texas, known for spearheading local marijuana initiatives across the state, submitted over 50,000 signatures to Dallas City Hall last month. Now, the city has …
Jul 23 2024
Federal Legislation to Decriminalize and Deschedule Marijuana Now Has 94 Sponsors
Federal legislation to deschedule marijuana and allow the expungement of past convictions has just gained its 94th sponsor in the US House of Representatives. Yesterday, Congressmember Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) joined as a cosponsor to the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the total to 94. Budzinski joined as a sponsor the day after …
