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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Feb 24 2025
Study: CBD and CBG Show Potential in Combating HER2-Positive Ovarian Cancer
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal ACS Omega shows that cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG), could serve as promising treatments for HER2-positive ovarian cancer. Researchers from Kasetsart University, Nation University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, and the Thailand Science Park conducted kinase inhibition assays, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), molecular docking, and …
Feb 24 2025
New West Virginia Bill Would Deschedule Marijuana, Psilocybin, and THC
A bill introduced today in the West Virginia Legislature seeks to remove marijuana, psilocybin, and tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) from the state’s list of controlled substances. House Bill 2854, sponsored by Delegates Young, Pushkin, and Lewis, would fully deschedule these substances, meaning they would no longer be classified as controlled substances under state law. The measure has …
Feb 24 2025
Study: Combination of CBD and THC May Reduce Migraine Symptoms
A study published in the journal Cephalalgia using an animal model found that a combination of CBD and THC may significantly reduce migraine symptoms. Researchers from the University of Iowa, Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Center in Iowa explored how these cannabinoids influence light aversion, pain …
Feb 24 2025
Florida Bills Would Expunge Certain Marijuana Convictions and Protect Privacy
Senator Tracie Davis (D) has introduced a pair of bills in the Florida Senate that would allow individuals with certain marijuana-related offenses to have their records expunged, with the second bill ensuring those expunged records remain confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Filed today, Senate Bill 1026 proposes automatic eligibility for expunction of specific low-level …
Feb 24 2025
Nine West Virginia Lawmakers File Legislation to Legalize Cannabis
Today, nine West Virginia lawmakers introduced House Bill 2887, which would legalize recreational cannabis. The bill, led by Delegate Evan Hansen, has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee for further deliberation. Cosponsors include Delegates Hollis Lewis (D), John Williams (D), Rick Garcia (D), Sean Hornbuckle (D), Kayla Young (D), Mike Pushkin (D), Shawn Fluharty …
Feb 23 2025
Maryland House Committee Approves Bill to Exempt Certain Cannabis Sales From State Tax
House Bill 619 has been approved by the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee, advancing a measure that would exempt certain cannabis transactions from the state’s sales and use tax. The bill, filed by the committee on January 23, would expand an existing tax exemption to include sales between licensed cannabis businesses and registered cannabis …
Feb 23 2025
Washington Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Set for Second Public Hearing February 25
Legislation to allow personal marijuana cultivation in Washington State is moving forward, with a key public hearing scheduled for February 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the House Appropriations Committee. Approval through this committee would clear the way for a full vote in the House of Representatives. House Bill 1449, introduced by 16 state representatives in …
Feb 23 2025
Study: Psilocybin and MDMA Show Potential for Treating Prolonged Grief Disorder
Psychedelics, particularly psilocybin and MDMA, may be a useful tool in combatting prolonged grief disorder, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the University of Virginia. “Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) is distinct from yet related to non-pathologic grief, depression, addiction, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with …
Feb 22 2025
New Connecticut Bill Would Decriminalize Psilocybin
A bill introduced in the Connecticut General Assembly by would decriminalize possession of small amounts of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms. House Bill 7065, sponsored by the Joint Committee on Judiciary, would remove criminal penalties for individuals found in possession of less than half an ounce of psilocybin. Under the bill, first-time …
Feb 22 2025
Canada: December Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record With CA$499 Million, Bringing 2024 Total to Over CA$5 Billion
There was more marijuana sold legally in December than any month prior in Canada, according to data released by Statistics Canada. In December, Canada generated $499.7 million in marijuana sales, which includes dried marijuana flower in addition to a variety of marijuana products including concentrates, edibles and topicals. December’s sales total brings the 2024 total …
