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 20 2024
Second GOP Senator Backs Federally Taxing Marijuana
A second Republican member of the US Senate has endorsed taxing marijuana at the federal level. In an interview with AskAPol, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said “let’s tax it”, when it comes to legal marijuana. The comments come just three weeks after Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced his support for a comprehensive regulatory framework for …
Aug 20 2024
Morocco Pardons 5,000 Marijuana Cultivation Charges
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has issued a pardon approximately 5,000 individuals previously convicted or wanted for illegal growing marijuana, a move aimed at encouraging lawful cultivation of the crop. Since 2021, Morocco has allowed the licensed the cultivation, export, and use of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes, though recreational use remains illegal. This royal …
Aug 20 2024
Study: CBD Boosts Effectiveness of Chemotherapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment
A new study conducted by researchers at Suleyman Demirel University in Türkiye has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from cannabis, may significantly enhance the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug etoposide in treating prostate cancer. Published in the US National Library of Medicine, the study suggests that CBD could play a vital role in …
Aug 20 2024
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $22 Million in First 11 Days
Ohio’s recreational marijuana market continues to surge, with sales reaching $22.5 million in the first 11 days of legalization, according to the state’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). During this period, marijuana stores across Ohio sold thousands of pounds of marijuana flower and thousands of units of other cannabis products, including edibles and topicals. The …
Aug 20 2024
California Senate Approves Bill Allowing Direct Marijuana Sales at Farmers Markets
Yesterday, Assembly Bill 1111 passed its second reading in the full Senate and was ordered to a third and final reading. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), would allow marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-sanctioned farmers markets, as well as some other temporary events. Even though the measure …
Aug 19 2024
Charleston, West Virginia City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance 20 to 5
The Charleston City Council has approved an ordinance to modify the city’s municipal code to reduce penalties associated with the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Today, the Charleston City Council passed Bill No. 8039, introduced by Councilmembers Chad Robinson and Frank Annie, by a vote of 20 to 5. The proposed law eliminates fines …
Aug 19 2024
California Marijuana Stores Generated $6 Billion in Taxes From $27 Billion in Sales Between January 2018 and July 2024
Since the opening of the first recreational marijuana store in January 2018, California has collected an impressive $6 billion in tax revenue. According to data from the research firm Headset and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, licensed marijuana stores recorded over $27 billion in “taxable sales” from 2018 through July of this …
Aug 19 2024
Study of Over 700,000 Adults Finds Marijuana Use Linked to Lower BMI
A new study reveals a link between marijuana use and lower obesity rates among U.S. adults. The study, published in the peer reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, was conducted by Brigham Young University researchers. The study analyzed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, which surveyed 735,921 …
Aug 19 2024
Democrats Approve 2024 Platform Calling for Marijuana Expungements, No More Arrests for Marijuana Possession
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has officially approved its 2024 Party Platform during tonight’s Convention. The platform states that no one should be jailed for using or possessing marijuana, pointing out the harmful impact these laws have had, particularly on minorities. It recognizes President Biden’s “historic action” in pardoning those with federal marijuana possession convictions, …
Aug 19 2024
Federal Judge: Tennessee DCS Workers Can be Held Liable for Taking Kids Due to Marijuana After Traffic Stop
A federal judge has ruled that Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) employees can be held liable for their involvement in the removal of five children from their parents following a traffic stop in February in which marijuana was discovered. The family, originally from Georgia, was stopped by the Tennessee Highway Patrol for what was …