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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Mar 11 2025
Vermont Senators Introduces Bill to Expand Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Group
A bill introduced today in the Vermont Senate would extend and expand the state’s Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group, which has been studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for mental health treatment. Senate Bill 106, sponsored by Senators Gulick, Vyhovsky, and White, all Democrat, has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health and …
Mar 11 2025
Texas Bill Would End Parental Visits for Positive Marijuana Test
State Representative Denise Villalobos (R) has introduced House Bill 4376, a proposal that would revoke parental visitation rights if a court-ordered drug test detects the use of controlled substances or marijuana, except for prescribed low-THC cannabis. Under the measure, parents who test positive would immediately lose their visitation privileges. “If the results of a drug …
Mar 11 2025
West Virginia Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Edibles
A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate would allow medical marijuana patients to access cannabis in edible form. Senate Bill 732, filed today, has been assigned to the Health and Human Resources Committee. If approved, it will move to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration. Under current West Virginia law, medical marijuana is …
Mar 11 2025
Study: Cannabis Extract May Improve Insomnia in Parkinson’s Disease Patients
A new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience findss that cannabis extract may help alleviate insomnia in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Conducted by researchers from Brazilian institutions including Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, the study examined the effects of oral cannabis extract on cognition, insomnia, and daytime sleepiness in six patients with moderate Parkinson’s …
Mar 10 2025
Arizona Collected $25 Million in Marijuana Tax Revenue in February, Nearing $1 Billion All-Time
There was $24,957,632 in tax revenue generated from licensed marijuana sales in February, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue. This represents an increase of about 9% compared to the $22,919,158 collected in February 2024. February’s taxes bring the all-time total to nearly $1 billion, reaching $992,450,806. In February, $15,501,746 of the revenue came from …
Mar 10 2025
Texas Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances Through First Reading in House and Receives Committee Assignment
A comprehensive marijuana legalization proposal advanced through its first reading in the House of Representatives today and was referred to the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee. House Bill 1208, first introduced by State Representative Jessica Gonzalez in November, would legalize marijuana for those 21 and older, creating a regulated market for cultivation, sales, and possession. …
Mar 10 2025
Minnesota: Bicameral and Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Allow Cannabis Billboards and Other Outdoor Advertising
Lawmakers in Minnesota have introduced bicameral and bipartisan legislation to lift restrictions on certain cannabis-related advertising. House File 2104 and Senate File 2326, introduced today by State Representative Jim Nash (R) and State Senator John Hoffman (D), would repeal the state’s ban on outdoor cannabis advertisements, allowing businesses to use billboards and other forms of …
Mar 10 2025
Study: Psilocin Enhances Brain Plasticity, Strengthens Nerve Cell Connections After Single Dose
A groundbreaking study from from the Hector Institute for Translational Brain Research at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim has revealed that a single dose of psilocin (the psychoactive metabolite of psilocybin) boosts brain cell growth and connectivity. The findings offer valuable insights into the neurobiological mechanisms behind the therapeutic effects of psilocybin, …
Mar 10 2025
Texas Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Ban All THC in Hemp Products
A Texas Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would outlaw THC in all consumable hemp products. Senate Bill 3, filed last month by Republican Senators Charles Perry, Donna Campbell, and Brent Hagenbuch, would ban any consumable hemp product containing cannabinoids other than cannabidiol (CBD) or cannabigerol (CBG). This move would effectively eliminate the …
Mar 10 2025
Maryland House Committee Approves Senate-Backed Legislation to Ease Security Guard Regulations for Cannabis Industry
Legislation to ease requirements for those attempting to become a security guard in the cannabis industry has been given approval by a key committee in the Maryland House of Representatives. Today, House Bill 1347 was given approval by the House Economic Matters Committee. The measure, filed last month by Delegate Christopher Adams (R), is a …
