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 04 2024
California Reports $263 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue for Q2 2024
Today, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue for the second quarter of 2024. As of mid-August, total cannabis tax revenue from second-quarter returns is $263.1 million, according to a CDTFA press release. This figure includes $154.3 million in cannabis excise tax and $108.8 million from sales tax collected …
Sep 03 2024
Study Finds CBD May Enhance Cancer Immunotherapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A study published in the recent issue of the journal Cancer Immunology Research suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may enhance the effectiveness of atezolizumab, a drug commonly used in treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The study, which was published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, highlights the potential for CBD to be …
Sep 03 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore Opens Saturday for Everyone 21 and Older: Exploring Their Lineup
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company (91 Bingo Loop Road Cherokee) opens their doors to everyone 21 and older in four days, on Saturday, September 7. The marijuana superstore, located at the home of a former bingo hall that cost over $50 million to renovate, opens Saturday on tribal land operated by the Eastern Band of …
Sep 03 2024
Ohio: $66 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally Between August 6 and August 31, Prices Continue to Drop
There was over $60 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in the first 25 days after legal recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio. According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), there was $67,320,029 worth of legal marijuana sold between August 6, the start of recreational marijuana sales, and August 31. …
Sep 03 2024
Wisconsin Tribal Leaders Call on State to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Wisconsin is one of just 12 states that have not yet legalized medical marijuana: Tribal leaders in the state are calling for a change. On Tuesday, tribal leaders urged Wisconsin lawmakers to move forward with the legalization of medical marijuana, advocating for patients suffering from chronic pain and PTSD to have access to cannabis as …
Sep 03 2024
Report: 394 Million Joints Sold Between June 2023 and June 2024 in the U.S., Generating $4.1 Billion in Revenue
This morning, Custom Cones USA released a white paper in partnership with cannabis data analytics firm Headset, that is a comprehensive report on the state of the pre-roll market in 2024. The data revealed that pre-rolls generated more than $4.1 billion in sales revenue and sold over 394 million units in from January 2023 to June 2024 To gain …
Sep 03 2024
Swing State Voters Strongly Favor Legalizing Marijuana, Finds Poll
According to new polling, a strong majority of voters in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin support legalizing recreational marijuana, and more than eight out of every 10 support medical marijuana legalization. Conducted by Ragnar Research Partners, the poll states that “Voters in swing states overwhelmingly support responsible modernization of US marijuana policy. …
Sep 03 2024
Colorado’s “First Psychedelic Church” Opens in Colorado Springs, Offering Free Psilocybin Mushrooms and DMT
Colorado’s first psychedelic church has officially opened its doors in Colorado Springs, offering a unique approach to spiritual and community gatherings centered around the use of psychedelics. Founded by Benji Dezaval, the church seeks to provide a safe space for individuals to explore the therapeutic and spiritual benefits of substances like psilocybin mushrooms and DMT. …
Sep 03 2024
Volkswagen to Use Hemp As Sustainable Leather
According to a recent press release, Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt in order to research and develop sustainable materials based on industrial hemp. These could be used as a sustainable surface material in Volkswagen models from 2028. The material made from 100% bio-based hemp uses residues …
Sep 03 2024
Trump Says Medical Marijuana is “Absolutely Amazing”, Says Florida’s Legalization Initiative Will Be “Very Good”
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump praised medical marijuana as “absolutely amazing” for patients and expressed optimism about Florida’s upcoming recreational cannabis initiative, stating that it will be “very good” for the state if it passes, which he anticipates it will. During a conversation on Lex Fridman’s podcast, released Tuesday, the Trump highlighted …
