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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Jun 24 2024
Dallas Voters to Decide on Marijuana Decriminalization This November
Proponents of decriminalizing marijuana in Dallas have submitted nearly 50,000 signatures to place their initiative on the Dallas ballot this November, well more than the required amount. Ground Game Texas, a campaign known for spearheading local cannabis reform efforts across the state, announced on Monday that they delivered the signatures to City Hall. The signature …
Jun 24 2024
Louisiana Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Paraphernalia
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed into law legislation that decriminalizes the possession of marijuana paraphernalia throughout Louisiana. House Bill 165 was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this month by a vote of 69 to 24. In May, it passed the Senate 24 to 14. Now, the measure has been signed into law …
Jun 23 2024
Study: 76% of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Patients Experience 50% or More Reduction in Seizures With CBD
A new study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior has demonstrated significant seizure reduction in adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) using cannabidiol. Conducted by researchers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Department of Neurology, the research offers promising results for a condition known for its treatment resistance. Epileptic encephalopathies, such as LGS, are severe childhood-onset epilepsy …
Jun 23 2024
Study Finds CBD May Be Effective in Treating Acne
Researchers at the Seoul National University College of Medicine have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer promising treatment options for acne due to its anti-inflammatory and lipid-modulating properties. The study, published in the journal Archives of Dermatological Research and made available online by the US National Library of Medicine, aimed to quantitatively assess the effects …
Jun 21 2024
Ohio Greenlights Over 60 Dual-Use Marijuana Licenses, Paving Way for Recreational Cannabis Sales
Ohio’s officials have approved numerous provisional licenses for current medical marijuana operators to transition to dual-use licenses, moving the state closer to launching its recreational cannabis market. The Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has granted 62 provisional dual licenses for dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and testing labs as of Friday, just two weeks after the application …
Jun 21 2024
Public Comment Period on DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal Reaches Halfway Point, Marijuana to be Rescheduled by October
It’s now the halfway point for the public comment period on the DEA’s marijuana rescheduling proposal, which began on May 21 and ends on July 22. Approximately 24,000 comments have been submitted on the DEA’s proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This change would make marijuana’s …
Jun 20 2024
Report: Legalizing Marijuana in Pennsylvania Would Create 45,000 New Jobs, Industry to be Worth Nearly $3 Billion
A recent projection by advocacy organization FTI Consulting suggests that Pennsylvania could generate over $2.8 billion in sales and create over 45,000 jobs with marijuana legalization. FTI Consulting emphasizes the economic benefits, noting the positive impact on the Commonwealth’s economy. Brendan Casey of FTI Consulting explains, “As a result, jobs are supported in the supply …
Jun 20 2024
Colorado: Teen Marijuana Use Drops 37% After a Decade of Marijuana Legalization
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado aligns with a decline in teen marijuana use, data from the Department of Public Health shows. The latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey reveals that the proportion of high school students who reported using marijuana in the past month dropped by 37% from 2013 to 2023. Additionally, the number …
Jun 20 2024
Nine Former DEA Administrators Urge Agency to Hold Public Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling
A group of former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) leaders has called on the agency to hold a public hearing on a proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In a recent federal filing, the former officials described the move as “likely the most consequential rulemaking DEA …
Jun 20 2024
President Biden Commends and Welcomes Maryland Marijuana Pardons
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says that President Biden commends and welcomes Maryland’s move to pardon over 170,000 marijuana-related charges. On Monday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order enacting one of the country’s most extensive clemency measures for marijuana-related offenses. The move is expected to impact 100,000 people and pardon 175,000 charges. …
