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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Sep 21 2024
Study Introduces New Method for Accurate Cannabis Terpene Measurement, Which Could Enhance Entourage Effect Research
A new study published in the Journal of Chromatography B highlights a rigorous approach to identifying and quantifying cannabis terpenes and terpenoids, critical secondary metabolites that are believed to play a role in the entourage effect when combined with cannabinoids. The study addresses a key issue in the accurate quantification of terpenes, which are responsible …
Sep 20 2024
New Hampshire House Committee Schedules Executive Session for Bill to Legalize Psilocybin, LSD and Mescaline
Legislation that would legalize the therapeutic use of certain psychedelics for those 21 and older has been scheduled for a “full committee work session” and an executive session in a key committee in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. The New Hampshire House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs has scheduled House Bill 1693 to …
Sep 20 2024
Canada: $440 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in July, Most Since December
According to data compiled and released by Statistics Canada, there was over $440 million worth of marijuana sold legally in July. In total, there was $440.7 million in worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold in July throughout Canada. This is the highest monthly total since the $448 million sold in December 2023. Although July’s sales …
Sep 20 2024
SetSet Launches World’s First Clinician-Approved Psychedelics Community and Resource Platform for Women
SetSet, “the first platform to bridge the knowledge gap between consumers and medical providers for safe microdosing”, has officially launched. Designed to help women navigate psychedelic experiences with community support, therapist-created curriculum, and access to trained practitioners, SetSet offers universal integration resources for both individuals and healthcare professionals. “This launch comes at a crucial time: …
Sep 19 2024
Senator Warren Says Vote on Marijuana Banking Bill Could Happen This Year, Blames Republicans for Lack of Progress
In an interview with The Dales Report, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stated that a vote on the SAFER Banking Act could occur during the lame duck session before the end of the year, while attributing the lack of progress to Republicans. When asked by a reporter from The Dales Report “Do you think there’s any …
Sep 19 2024
Fourth Circuit Court Rules Hemp-Derived Products Legal Nationwide, Contradicting DEA
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that all hemp-derived products, including those created through chemical synthesis, are legal under federal law. This ruling aligns with a 2022 decision from the Ninth Circuit but goes against more recent guidance from the DEA. In a letter from February 2023, the DEA stated that the 2018 …
Sep 19 2024
Illinois Legal Marijuana Sales Top $170 Million in August
In Illinois, over $170 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products were sold through legal outlets. According to data released by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, a total of $170.9 million in marijuana was sold in August, with $147.4 million in recreational sales and $23.5 million in medical sales. This is around $3 million …
Sep 19 2024
Georgia: Despite DEA Threats, Augusta Pharmacy Begins Selling State-Approved Medical Marijuana Products
A pharmacy in Augusta, Georgia, is now selling medical marijuana products to qualified patients. Living Well Pharmacy, operated by pharmacist Vic Johnson, now offers a range of medical marijuana products to patients. Under Georgia’s medical marijuana law, individuals with a qualifying medical condition and a physician’s recommendation can legally purchase, possess, and use marijuana-derived products, …
Sep 19 2024
Illinois Supreme Court Rules That Marijuana Odor Alone Cannot Justify Warrantless Searches
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana alone, whether burnt or not, cannot justify a warrantless vehicle search by police. In a decision published Thursday, the court addressed two consolidated cases where officers conducted vehicle searches based on the odor of burnt cannabis (People v. Redmond and People v. Molina). In …
Sep 19 2024
Idaho Group Files Initiative to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession and Cultivation
The nonprofit political committee Kind Idaho has submitted a new initiative with the state aimed at decriminalizing the personal use and home cultivation of marijuana. “We are pursuing personal use and home cultivation decriminalization,” says Kind Idaho. Although the group has spent the last several years working to legalize medical marijuana, the new measure would …
