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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Aug 27 2024
The Top THC Studies Released So Far in 2024
As research into the marijuana compound delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) continues to expand, 2024 has seen several groundbreaking studies showcasing its vast medical potential. 2024 has been a pivotal year for marijuana research, particularly in uncovering the medical potential of compounds like CBD and THC. With that in mind, here is a list of the most …
Aug 27 2024
New Hampshire Legislative Committee to Hold Marijuana Legalization Hearing in Two Weeks, On September 12
In a little over two weeks, New Hampshire’s legislature will hold a public hearing on House Bill 544, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The proposal is set for “full committee work session” on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 302-304. The hearing will come three months …
Aug 27 2024
Home Depot to Cease Testing Workers for Marijuana
Home Depot is set to overhaul its drug testing policies by removing cannabis “from all drug testing panels” and halting pre-employment drug tests for the majority of its workforce. These updates, which will take effect on September 1, were outlined in a human resources memo circulated this week among employees. The Marijuana Herald was sent …
Aug 27 2024
Ohio: $33 Million in Recreational Marijuana Sold During First 18 Days of Legal Sales
According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), there was $32.9 million worth of recreational marijuana sold during the first 17 days of legal sales. Based on DCC data, licensed marijuana dispensaries in Ohio sold $32,967,100 worth of marijuana and marijuana products between August 6 and August 24. During this period there was 3,664 …
Aug 27 2024
North Dakota Legislature Projects Over $10 Million in Revenue if Marijuana Legalization Initiative Passes
A legislative panel in North Dakota has released a report which shows that if the state legalizes recreational marijuana this November, the state could bring in over $10 million in revenue over the first two years. “Last Friday, North Dakota lawmakers discussed the financial impact of legalizing adult-use cannabis”, said New Economic Frontier, the group …
Aug 27 2024
Report: Cannabis Seed Market Worth $1.8 Billion, to be Valued at $6.5 Billion by 2031
The global cannabis seeds market was valued at $1.3 billion in 2021 and $1.8 billion in 2023, and it’s projected to reach $6.5 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4% from 2022 to 2031. This is according to a new Cannabis Seeds Market report published by Allied Market Research. …
Aug 27 2024
Marijuana Company Trulieve Partners With Professional Pickleball Association and Major League Pickleball
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., one of the nation’s leading and top-performing cannabis companies, announced a partnership with the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) and MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) to sponsor premier pickleball events in Arizona, Florida and Georgia. The Professional Pickleball Association stands as the largest professional and amateur pickleball tour in the world, boasting 25 …
Aug 27 2024
Clinical Trial: Chronic CBD Use “Reduced Excessive Daytime Sleepiness”
According to the results of a new study, “Chronic CBD administration reduced excessive daytime sleepiness”. Titled Chronic Cannabidiol Administration Mitigates Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Fatigue in Patients with Primary Hypertension: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Trial, the study was published in the peer reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research: It was published online ahead of …
Aug 27 2024
DEA Schedules 10-Day Public Hearing on Proposed Psychedelics Ban
An administrative law judge (ALJ) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has officially scheduled a 10-day public hearing on the agency’s proposed plan to prohibit two different psychedelic compounds that scientists are urging them to keep legal. ALJ Paul Soeffing has scheduled an administrative hearing that will take place from November 12 to November 22. …
Aug 27 2024
California Senate Approves Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Cafés
California’s full Senate has approved legislation to legalize marijuana cafés. Yesterday, Assembly Bill 1775 was passed through its second reading in the Senate, allowing it to be considered for a third and final reading. The measure was approved through the full Assembly in May by a vote of 58 to 6, but it will need …
