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 12 2024
Research Shows U.S. Cannabis Prices Could Plummet Under National Legalization
Federal cannabis legalization could significantly reduce prices in high-cost U.S. markets, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. The study, conducted by an economist from North Carolina State University, found that cannabis is typically cheaper in states where it is legal. The study notes that while a super-majority of …
Sep 12 2024
Maryland Sees Record-Breaking $100 Million in Marijuana Sales for August
For the third time in just four months, Maryland has broken a record for monthly marijuana sales, and for the first time ever sales have passed $100 million. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, there was exactly $100,624,451 worth of marijuana sold legally in August. A strong majority of these sales —$73 million— was purchased …
Sep 12 2024
Woody Harrelson Urges California Governor to Sign Bill Legalizing Marijuana Cafés
Actor Woody Harrelson, the co-owner of the West Hollywood marijuana lounge The Woods, is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1775 into law. “We just need a little tiny crumb, and that is the ability to sell non-cannabis items in the lounge,” said Harrelson in a video posted on the Instagram of …
Sep 12 2024
North Carolina: Over 10,000 Visit Marijuana Superstore on Tribal Land, No Arrests Reported
Five days into its grand opening, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina, has attracted over 10,000 visitors without a single reported arrest involving patrons or employees. The store, which opened its doors to the general public on September 7, offers marijuana …
Sep 12 2024
Missouri Veterans Group Condemns State Regulators for September 11 Raid Over Cannabis Beverages
A veterans group in Missouri is condemning state regulators over a September 11 raid of their post, in which officials were searching for unapproved cannabis beverages. The raid occurred “immediately after lowering our flag to half-staff” to honor those lost on 9/11 and in the wars that followed. In a social media post, VFW Post …
Sep 12 2024
Study: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Life-Threatening Diseases
A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has revealed that psychedelic-assisted therapy may help reduce anxiety, depression, and existential distress in individuals facing life-threatening diseases. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston), University of Basel (Switzerland), Geneva University Hospitals (Switzerland), and the University of Freiburg (Germany) collaborated …
Sep 11 2024
Arkansas: New Petition Filed to Add Female Orgasmic Disorder to State’s Medical Marijuana Program
A petition has been filed in Arkansas to allow those with female orgasmic disorder (FOD) to become legal medical marijuana patients. The petition was filed today by Sarah Hanson, a resident of Centerton. Sarah, a sexual health educator focused on pleasure-based education for women, submitted the petition to the Arkansas Department of Health, as is …
Sep 11 2024
Indiana Governor Candidate Unveils Plan to Legalize Marijuana
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has revealed a comprehensive plan to legalize marijuana in Indiana. Following Ohio’s recent decision to legalize marijuana, Indiana is now bordered by three states where cannabis possession is legal. McCormick’s proposal focuses on establishing medical marijuana access for Hoosiers with a clear path toward full adult-use legalization.
Sep 11 2024
New York Approves Another 123 Marijuana Business Licenses, Sees Record-Breaking $100 Million in August Sales
New York state regulators approved an additional 123 cannabis business permits on Tuesday, marking another step forward for the state’s legal marijuana industry as sales continue to grow rapidly after years of stagnation. The approval of the new licenses comes alongside a record-breaking $100 million in marijuana sales for August, which included the last few …
Sep 11 2024
Ohio Marijuana Dispensary Fined $150,000 for Ice Cream Giveaway on First Day of Recreational Sales
A marijuana dispensary in Columbus has been fined $150,000 after offering “free ice cream” to customers on the first day of adult-use sales, a marketing tactic that violated state regulations. Greenleaf Apothecaries, also known as The Botanist, is one of several Ohio dispensaries fined since adult-use sales began in August. The dispensary advertised the giveaway …
