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 12 2024
Study: Cannabis Suppositories May Improve Sexual Function in Women Post-Gynaecological Cancer
Researchers from London Metropolitan University, Regent’s University London, and Imperial College London found that cannabis suppositories and online mindful compassion interventions significantly improved sexual function and reduced pain for women recovering from gynaecological cancer. The study, published in the journal Medicina, highlights the profound effect such treatments have on female sexuality and the limited research …
Dec 11 2024
Nebraska Medical Marijuana Laws Will Take Effect Thursday, Following Judge’s Denial of Injunction
A Lancaster County judge has rejected a plea to delay Nebraska’s newly passed medical cannabis laws, allowing them to proceed as scheduled. Judge Susan Strong on Wednesday declined to issue an injunction that would have prevented Governor Jim Pillen from signing the measures into law by Thursday’s deadline. These measures, Initiative Measures 437 and 438, …
Dec 11 2024
Florida Judge Sides with Firefighter Suspended Over Medical Marijuana, Orders Back Pay and Damages
A Florida judge has ruled that a paramedic suspended for testing positive for medical marijuana in 2019 was wrongfully treated. Hillsborough County Judge Melissa Polo determined that Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue violated the Florida Civil Rights Act by failing to accommodate Angelo Giambrone, a paramedic with a valid medical marijuana card. The court ruled …
Dec 11 2024
Minnesota Cancels Early Marijuana License Lottery Amid Legal Challenges
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has cancelled its lottery for early marijuana business licenses intended to go to social equity recipients. The cancellation follows lawsuits claiming certain applicants were unfairly excluded, leading a Ramsey County judge to halt the lottery initially scheduled for late last month. OCM explained that the intended benefits of preapproval …
Dec 11 2024
Colorado Collects $20 Million in Marijuana Taxes in November, $236 Million in 2024
Colorado generated $20,147,794.18 in marijuana tax revenue in November, according to data from the Colorado Department of Revenue. This figure is consistent with the $20.9 million made in October and the $21.1 million collected in September. The state’s highest monthly total this year remains $23.2 million, recorded in April. Year-to-date marijuana tax revenue in Colorado …
Dec 10 2024
New York: $919 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in 2024, Resulting in nearly $100 Million in Taxes
New York’s legal marijuana market is on track to surpass $1 billion in sales before the end of 2024. According to data presented at today’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting, the state currently has 261 licensed marijuana stores, with sales reaching $919 million so far in 2024. This puts New York on track to pass …
Dec 10 2024
Wisconsin Governor Names Marijuana Legalization as a Top Priority for 2025 Legislative Session
Wisconsin’s governor has highlighted marijuana legalization as a top priority for the state’s 2025 legislative session. Speaking during a budget listening tour last week, Governor Tony Evers (D) outlined his post-election plans, ranking “legalizing marijuana” second among his administration’s objectives for the coming year. Other key proposals included healthcare expansion, gun safety measures, and additional …
Dec 10 2024
Psychedelics, Especially Psilocybin and LSD, Show Promise for Easing Depression and Anxiety in Terminally Ill Patients, Study Finds
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, explores the potential of psychedelics to alleviate existential distress in terminally ill patients. Conducted by researchers from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the Italy Department of Mental Health and Drug Abuse, and the University Utrecht in the Netherlands, the study …
Dec 10 2024
South Carolina Lawmakers File Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession and Legalize Medical Marijuana
In a significant push toward marijuana reform, two South Carolina lawmakers prefiled bills on December 5 aimed at decriminalizing marijuana possession and establishing a medical marijuana program. Both bills, introduced by Democratic members of the South Carolina House, reflect a growing national movement to reevaluate marijuana laws. Introduced by Representative Todd Rutherford, House Bill 3019 seeks …
Dec 10 2024
Nearly $25 Million in Marijuana Sold in Connecticut in November, $275 Million in 2024
In Connecticut, licensed marijuana stores sold over $24 million worth of product. In total , there was $24,411,425 in marijuana and marijuana products sold in November, a slight increase from the $24,055,147 sold in October and the $23,445,921 sold in September. The year-to-date total for 2024 is now around $275 million, bringing the all-time total …
