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 17 2024
Majority Want the DEA to Deschedule Rather than Reschedule Marijuana
There have been over 31,000 comments submitted on the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana. Since the DEA published their proposal in the Federal Register on May 21, there have been 31,400 comments submitted. The comment period ends on July 22. Of the over 30,000 comments—all of which can be viewed by clicking here—a slight majority …
Jul 17 2024
Kentucky Governor Sends Letter to DEA in Support of Marijuana Rescheduling
In a letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, Governor Andy Beshear endorsed the proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. “As governor, my job is to move our state forward,” said Beshear. “Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III is a significant, common-sense step forward for all Kentuckians, especially …
Jul 16 2024
President Joe Biden Tells NAACP He’s “Making Sure” People Aren’t Jailed for Marijuana, Calls for Charges to be Expunged
President Joe Biden told members of the NAACP today that he’s “making sure” that no one is jailed anymore for possessing or using marijuana. “By the way, we’re making sure that no one goes to jail for the mere use or possession of marijuana,” said Biden at the115th NAACP National Convention . “Their records should …
Jul 16 2024
Bipartisan and Bicameral Federal Legislation to Allow Marijuana Banking Now Has 165 Sponsors
The push for federal legislation to enable marijuana banking has gained substantial momentum, now boasting a combined total of 165 bipartisan sponsors across both chambers of Congress. In the House of Representatives, the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891) has 128 sponsors, comprising 101 Democrats and 27 Republicans, making it the most supported marijuana-related bill in …
Jul 15 2024
Trump Selects Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential Candidate: Where He Stands on Marijuana Reform
Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his vice president running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump announced the choice today at the Republican National Convention. J.D. Vance, a Republican known for his conservative values, has shown skepticism about fully legalizing marijuana at the federal level, citing concerns about potential …
Jul 15 2024
New Study Finds CBD Oil Improves Symptoms in Children with Moderate to Severe Autism
A new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals has found that high-CBD, full-spectrum cannabis extract can improve the symptoms of moderate to severe non-syndromic Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents. The study, titled “Clinical and Family Implications of Cannabidiol (CBD)-Dominant Full-Spectrum Phytocannabinoid Extract in Children and Adolescents with Moderate to Severe Non-Syndromic Autism …
Jul 15 2024
It’s the Final Week to Submit Comments on the DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal
There’s now just one week remaining in the legally required 60-day public comment period regarding the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to reschedule marijuana. The DEA published their proposal in the Federal Register on May 21, which officially launched the public comment period. There is now just seven days remaining before the comment period closes …
Jul 15 2024
June Marijuana Sales in Rhode Island Reach $9.68 Million, Boosting 2024 Total to Over $58 Million
In June, Rhode Island’s marijuana sales continued to climb, reaching $9.68 million, a slight increase from the $9.16 million recorded in June of the previous year. According to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, June’s sales included $7.65 million from recreational marijuana and $2.03 million from medical marijuana. The average transaction amount for June …
Jul 14 2024
Every Marijuana Bill Currently Alive in the US Congress
Here’s an overview of all the marijuana-related bills currently under consideration in the United States Congress. Per congressional rules, any marijuana-related bill introduced before January 2023 is now inactive. Bills filed on or after January 2023 will become inactive (if not enacted into law) before the next legislative session in January 2025. Legislators have the …
Jul 14 2024
US Senate Bill Filed to Restrict Marijuana Use Consideration in Job and Security Clearance Decisions
Legislation to “limit the consideration of marijuana use when making an employment suitability or security clearance determination” has been filed in the United States Senate. Senate Bill 4711 was filed on Thursday by Senator Gary Peters. It’s been assigned to the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. The legislation prohibits a federal agency from considering …
