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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Jun 28 2024
US Congress: Bipartisan Lawmakers File Cannabis Research Act
The Cannabis Research Act has been introduced by Congressmembers Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Dave Joyce (R-Ohio). The legislation requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to collaborate with agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish “a national cannabis research agenda that addresses key questions and gaps in evidence.” The …
Jun 28 2024
US House Bill to Decriminalize and Deschedule Marijuana Gains 3 New Sponsors, Now Has 92
Legislation in the United States House of Representatives that would deschedule marijuana and facilitate expungements has gained three new sponsors. Yesterday, Congressmembers Lee Summer (D-PA), Frank Mrvan (D-IN) and Gregorio Casar (D-TX) joined as a cosponsor to the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. This brings the total number of sponsors to 92. The …
Jun 28 2024
Delaware: Legislation to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin This Year Sent to Governor Carney
Legislation to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana this year, far ahead of schedule, has been passed by the Delaware Legislature and sent to Governor John Carney. By a 16 to 5 vote, House Bill 408 has been passed by the Delaware Senate. The measure has already passed the full House of …
Jun 27 2024
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Addresses Marijuana Rescheduling’s Impact on Drug Testing at Congressional Hearing
During a June 27 congressional hearing, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that his agency believes a recent Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) proposal to reschedule marijuana will not directly affect the trucking industry’s ability to drug test drivers. During a recent hearing of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Congressmember Rick Crawford …
Jun 27 2024
Illinois: Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $170 Million in May, Over $800 Million for the Year
In Illinois, there was approximately $170 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in May. According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, $146.2 million worth of recreational marijuana and $24.4 million worth of medical marijuana were sold in May. This totals $170.6 million, a slight increase from the $169.6 million sold …
Jun 27 2024
Clinical Trial Finds Oral CBD is Safe and Effective at Treating Anxiety
According to a newly published study, the administration of oral CBD is safe and effective for patients suffering from mild to moderate anxiety disorders. The study is published in the July 2024 issue of the Asian Journal of Psychiatry, as well as being published online by the US National Library of Medicine. The study is …
Jun 27 2024
Maryland Governor Announces Launch Of Marijuana Workforce Development Program
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced today the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program, the first workforce development initiative developed and administered by a cannabis regulatory agency in the nation. “This groundbreaking collaboration will support Marylanders interested in joining the state’s growing cannabis industry and prioritize individuals and communities directly impacted by the War on …
Jun 27 2024
California: Over $350 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, $1.7 Billion Year-to-Date
Legal marijuana sales in California surpassed $350 million in May, bringing the year’s total to over $1.7 billion. Licensed marijuana stores in California sold $355 million worth of marijuana and related products in May. Although this represents a modest 0.5% decrease from the previous month, it marks a 4% increase compared to the previous May. …
Jun 27 2024
Biden-Harris Campaign Launches Webpage Titled “Joe Biden Is Reforming America’s Approach To Marijuana”
In an effort to contrast the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach with that of former President Trump, their campaign has launched a new webpage on JoeBiden.com titled “Joe Biden Is Reforming America’s Approach to Marijuana.” The webpage begins with the statement “Joe Biden has been clear for a long time that our nation’s marijuana laws are outdated …
Jun 27 2024
Delaware Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin in December
A key committee in the Delaware Senate has given approval to legislation that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana this year, months ahead of schedule. Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 408. The vote comes a week after the measure was passed by the full House of …
