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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Jan 16 2025
Two Largest Cannabis Industry Groups Unite to Form US Cannabis Roundtable
The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) and US Cannabis Council (USCC) today announced an agreement to combine the two organizations that represent leading multi-state and single-state cannabis operators, retailers, ancillary businesses, and advocacy organizations. The combination, which will be known as the US Cannabis Roundtable, immediately establishes a singular voice representing the cannabis industry to the …
Jan 16 2025
Two Iowa Bills Filed to Reduce Penalties for Marijuana Possession
Two bills were introduced today in the Iowa House of Representatives that aim to reduce penalties for marijuana possession in the state. Filed by Republican lawmakers, the proposals take slightly different approaches but share a common goal of reforming Iowa’s marijuana laws. House File 72, sponsored by State Representative Josh Meggers, would lower the penalty …
Jan 16 2025
New Data Shows Recreational Cannabis Legalization Corresponds with Drops in Teen Use
A new report compiled by the Marijuana Policy Project demonstrates that legalizing recreational cannabis has not led to increased cannabis use among youth. In fact, data that was recently released shows decreases in youth cannabis use in 19 of the 21 states with before-and-after data. “Over a decade into state-level cannabis legalization, the data is …
Jan 16 2025
Maryland Generated $1.14 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024
Newly released figures from the Maryland Cannabis Administration reveal that the state’s marijuana industry generated $1.14 billion in total sales in 2024. December alone accounted for $98,867,338 in sales, with $74 million from recreational purchases and the remainder from medical marijuana. The average price per gram in December was $9.43. Breaking down December’s sales, dried …
Jan 16 2025
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Hit $154 Million in December, Bringing 2024 Total to $1.65 Billion
December marijuana sales in Massachusetts topped $154 million. Data released today by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) shows that there was $140.2 million worth of recreational marijuana sold in December. When combined with the $14.5 million in medical marijuana sold during the same month, there was $154.7 million in total marijuana sales. December’s sales …
Jan 16 2025
New Minnesota Senate Bill Would Expand Expungement and Resentencing Eligibility for Cannabis-Related Offenses
State Senators Lindsey Port, Matt Klein, and Clare Oumou Verbeten unveiled Senate File 204 today, a measure that would expand expungement and resentencing opportunities for past cannabis convictions. If enacted, the legislation would amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609A.06, subdivision 3, to broaden the scope of offenses eligible for expungement or resentencing. Under the bill, …
Jan 16 2025
Cannabidiol Reduces Cue-Induced Anxiety, Normalizes Molecular Changes in the Brain, Study Finds
New research published in Molecular Psychiatry explores the anxiolytic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on cue-induced anxiety, offering insights into its potential as a therapeutic treatment for anxiety disorders. The study, conducted by researchers from the National Institutes of Health, Indiana University, and the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai, examined how CBD influences behavior and molecular …
Jan 16 2025
US Congress: Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair Pushes for Marijuana Banking and Veterans’ Reform, Says New Bills to be Filed Soon
U.S. Representative Dina Titus is advocating for cannabis banking reform, improved access to medical marijuana for veterans, and expanded research opportunities as top priorities for the 119th Congress. These initiatives echo long-standing efforts that have yet to cross the legislative finish line, Titus acknowledged in an interview with MJBizDaily. Titus, a Nevada Democrat and newly …
Jan 15 2025
FDA Seeks Public Comments on Use of Cannabis-Derived Products in Veterinary Medicine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has released a request for information (RFI) soliciting comments from the public, particularly veterinarians, related to the use of cannabis-derived products (CDP) in animals. The focus of this RFI is on cannabidiol (CBD) products and other products derived from hemp. The FDA is interested in general trends …
Jan 15 2025
Ohio House Speaker No Longer Wants to Undo Marijuana Legalization Law
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman has softened his stance on altering the state’s marijuana legalization law, a significant change from his November promise to undo the law. This change follows discussions with State Representatives Jamie Callender, a marijuana legalization advocate, and industry representatives. Ohio voters approved Issue 2 in November 2023, legalizing marijuana for everyone …
