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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May 22 2024
Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Daily Alcohol Consumption for the First Time in the US
Recent data reveals a significant trend in the U.S.: daily or near-daily marijuana use has surpassed the number of people who consume alcohol at the same frequency. This milestone was highlighted in a recent study conducted at Carnegie Mellon University. For the first time in 2022, those frequently using marijuana outnumbered regular heavy drinkers. Jonathan …
May 22 2024
Connecticut Appoints First Cannabis Ombudsperson in US History to Champion Patient Rights
Connecticut’s Acting Healthcare Advocate Sean King today announced that Erin Gorman Kirk will serve as the first Cannabis Ombudsperson of the state of Connecticut. According to a press release sent yesterday, “Erin is an accomplished lawyer, consumer advocate and entrepreneur. As the founder of Cannabis Government Strategies and President of The Jamison Group, LLC, Erin …
May 22 2024
The 3 Federal Marijuana Bills Most Likely to Be Passed by US Congress Within the Next 6 Months
There are currently over 15 active marijuana-related bills in the United States Congress, but only a few of these have a legitimate chance of being enacted into law this year. Currently, Democrats have narrow control of the US Senate, while Republicans narrowly control the House of Representatives. If Democrats retain the Senate this November while …
May 22 2024
US House Bill to Allow Marijuana Banking Garners Record-Setting 120 Sponsors
The SAFE Banking Act to allow marijuana banking nationwide has just garnered its 120th sponsor, more than any other marijuana-related bill in United States history. Congressmember Jesús García (D-IL) joined a group of 119 other lawmakers yesterday in sponsoring the SAFE Banking Act. The legislation would offer federal protections for banks and credit unions that …
May 22 2024
Marijuana Rescheduling: Over 700 Comments Already Submitted on DEA’s Proposal
Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published its plan to reschedule marijuana in the Federal Register. In the roughly 24 hours since, there have been over 700 comments submitted by the public. The DEA is seeking to move marijuana to Schedule III, away from its current designation as a Schedule I drug. Schedule I drugs …
May 21 2024
The 5 States with the Most Progressive Marijuana Policies
As of May 2024, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, with some implementing policies that are significantly more progressive than others. Among these states, the majority —15 out of 24— have established a one-ounce limit for dried marijuana, and a marijuana cultivation limit of three to six plants. However, several states have set notably higher …
May 21 2024
New Hampshire Set to Become 25th Legal Marijuana State
Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire took a key step forward today, being passed through the Senate Finance Committee following approval by the full House of Representatives and the full Senate through its second reading. House Bill 1633 received approval from the Senate Finance Committee five days after passing the full Senate’s second …
May 21 2024
New York Assembly Bill Would Legalize Medical Psilocybin and Establish Licensed Service Centers
New York Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D) introduced a bill today that would provide legal access to psilocybin mushrooms The legislation, Assembly Bill 10375, proposes a comprehensive framework for the “regulated adult use, support services, and cultivation of psilocybin-containing fungi.” Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has shown promise in clinical trials for treating …
May 21 2024
Over 100 Comments Already Submitted on DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Decision: Here’s How to View Them
Earlier today, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officially published in the Federal Register its proposal to reschedule marijuana, kicking off the legally required 60-day public comment period. Within hours, over 100 comments have already been submitted. The DEA’s proposal would move marijuana from its current classification as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances …
May 21 2024
DEA Officially Publishes Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal in Federal Register, Public Comment Period Now Underway
The DEA has officially published their proposed plans to reschedule marijuana in the Federal Register, initiating the legally required 60-day public comment period. “The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) proposes to transfer marijuana from schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III of the CSA, consistent with the view of the Department of …
