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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Dec 04 2024
New Mexico: $47.8 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in November, Nearly $500 Million Year-to-Date
There has been nearly half a billion dollars in marijuana sold legally so far this year in New Mexico. According to data released today by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, recreational marijuana sales in November totaled $36,558,103.49. Combined with $11,244,933.11 in medical marijuana sales, the monthly total is $47,803,036.62 across 1,165,068 transactions. The …
Dec 04 2024
NFL Updates Marijuana Policies: Higher THC Threshold, Fewer Penalties for Missed Tests
The NFL and the players’ union have overhauled their substance abuse policy, significantly raising the THC threshold for a positive test and reducing penalties for missed tests. The changes were detailed in a memo sent to players and agents on Wednesday, according to reports. The allowable THC level for a positive test has increased from …
Dec 04 2024
Public Hearing for Marijuana Rescheduling Set to Start January 21, to End March 6
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative law judge has set the start of the public hearing on marijuana rescheduling for January. The hearings, starting January 21, will feature arguments from the DEA, proponents of the rescheduling proposal, and designated opposition groups. Each participant will present their case on assigned dates, with sessions extending into early …
Dec 04 2024
Study: CBD-Rich Cannabis Oil Boosts Social Interaction in Animal Model
According to the results of a new study using an animal model, CBD-rich cannabis oil “promotes social behavior by acting on oxytocin pathway”. The aim of the study, conducted by researchers at the University of Brescia and published in the December issue of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, “was to investigate the effect of a C. …
Dec 04 2024
Missouri Senator Introduces Bill to Shield Marijuana Patient Data, Regulate Intoxicating Cannabinoids
Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer (R) has introduced legislation that would strengthen privacy protections for medical marijuana patients, and to ensure that intoxicating cannabinoids are classified and regulated in the same manner as marijuana. Senate Bill 54, prefiled on December 1 for the 2025 session, introduces provisions to protect patient and consumer data while refining …
Dec 04 2024
Clinical Trials Show Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Outperforms Standard Treatments for Depression
A newly systematic review of clinical trials reveals psilocybin-assisted therapy may provide substantial relief for individuals with major depressive disorder, including treatment-resistant cases. Published in the psychiatry journal Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, the study consolidates findings from six randomized controlled trials, involving 427 participants, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this emerging treatment. Researchers from …
Dec 03 2024
Illinois Marijuana Sales Pass $160 Million in October, Prices Reach New Lows
In Illinois, legal marijuana sales topped $160 million in October, an increase from the previous month. In October, licensed marijuana stores sold $164.4 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products, including concentrates, edibles, tinctures and topicals, according to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. This is a noticeable increase from the $158 million sold in …
Dec 03 2024
Trump’s Pick to Head the DEA, Sheriff Chad Chronister, Withdraws From Consideration
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, who was chosen by President Trump to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has withdrawn from the race. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. Chronister, who has supported decriminalizing marijuana possession, was nominated by Trump on Saturday, and withdrew from the race Tuesday. Chronister was chosen to replace Anne Milgram, …
Dec 03 2024
California Reports $250.5 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue for Third Quarter of 2024
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue today for the third quarter of 2024. As of November 18, total cannabis tax revenue from third-quarter returns is $250.5 million. This figure includes $148.4 million in cannabis excise tax and $102 million from sales tax collected from cannabis businesses. These figures …
Dec 03 2024
Massachusetts: $151 Million in Marijuana Sold in November, Prices Drop to All-Time Low of $4.58 Per Gram and $129 Per Ounce
There was over $150 million in legal marijuana sold in Massachusetts in November, with prices continuing to drop. According to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), there was $137.2 million in recreational marijuana sold in November, nearly identical to the $138 million sold in October. When combined with the $14.6 million in medical marijuana sales, …
