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 22 2024
Nevada Issues Six Additional Licenses for Marijuana Consumption Lounges
Today, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) issued six prospective licenses for cannabis consumption lounges reserved for social equity applicants. According to a press release sent today by the CCB, the applications were selected using random number generator software, which can be viewed here. This comes after an internal audit found that 6 previously selected …
Aug 22 2024
North Carolina Tribe to Open Marijuana Superstore to Everyone 21 and Older in Two Weeks
In two weeks and two days, on Saturday, September 7, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open their marijuana superstore to everyone 21 and older, regardless of whether or not they’re a patient or tribal member. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on tribal land in the town of Cherokee (around three hours from …
Aug 22 2024
Alberta Now Offers Marijuana Delivery Through Uber Eats, Joining Two Other Canadian Provinces
Uber Eats has partnered with Leafly to deliver cannabis to customers in Alberta, Canada. Albertans aged 18 and older can now use the Uber Eats app to place orders with licensed cannabis retailers and have the products delivered by the store’s certified staff, according to a news release from Uber Canada, first reported by MJBizDaily. …
Aug 22 2024
Study Finds THC Reverses Brain Aging and Enhances Cognition in Animal Model
According to researchers at the University of Bonn and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the long-term, low-dose administration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can reverse aging processes in the brain and may have broader anti-aging effects. The study, recently published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, sheds light on the complex role of the protein …
Aug 22 2024
Prenatal CBD May Block Autism Traits in At-Risk Babies, Finds Study
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered a potential breakthrough in autism prevention. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health and also published online by the National Institute of Health, found that administering broad-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil during pregnancy may prevent the development of autism-like behaviors in …
Aug 22 2024
Study: CBD Shows Promise in Treating Symptoms of Gulf War Illness
A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Military Medical Research shows that the use of cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful in treating chronic Gulf War Illness (GWI). The study focused on Epidiolex®, a CBD medication that’s FDA-approved, and its effects on cognitive and mood dysfunction, hyperalgesia, and neuroinflammation in a rat model of GWI. …
Aug 21 2024
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Endorses Florida’s Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana
The Florida chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has announced their support for Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. “SEIU proudly endorses Amendment 3 on the November ballot as a significant step toward true justice and freedom in Florida,” said SEIU Florida Vice President Coyuca Jones. “Legalizing …
Aug 21 2024
Massachusetts Recreational Marijuana Sales Set New Monthly Record in July
Massachusetts’ legal marijuana market broke the record for the most recreational marijuana sales in a single month with $142 million. According to data released by the research firm Headset, there was a total of $142 million in recreational marijuana sales in July, beating the previous monthly record of $140 million set in December. Medical marijuana …
Aug 21 2024
South Dakota Committee Approves Increasing Medical Marijuana License Fees by $4,000
South Dakota’s Legislative Rules Review Committee has approved a significant increase in the annual fee for medical marijuana business licenses. By a vote of 4 to 1, the committee agreed to raise the fee by nearly $4,000, bringing the total annual cost to $9,000. This move comes in response to the state’s rapidly growing number …
Aug 20 2024
Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Releases New Hampshire Voter Guide Ahead of Primary Election
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has released their 2024 New Hampshire Cannabis Policy Voter Guide to help inform voters where candidates, as well as incumbent legislators, stand on a variety of cannabis issues. MPP was founded in 1995 and has played a central role in passing dozens of cannabis policy reforms in states across the …
