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 19 2024
Approved and Pending Marijuana Business Licenses in the U.S. Rise 21% in Q2 2024, Reaching Two-Year High
According to a new report, the number of pending and approved marijuana business licenses in the U.S. jumped by 21% in the second quarter of 2024, reaching 5,687—the highest total in over two years. According to CRB Monitor’s latest report, New Jersey and New York were key drivers of this growth, contributing to a 17% …
Aug 19 2024
Washington State Has Garnered Over $5 Billion in Marijuana Tax Revenue Since 2014
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington State in 2012, and the commencement of legal sales in July 2014, the state has witnessed an impressive boom in its marijuana market. Over the past decade, this market has generated approximately $15 billion in total sales, according to the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Control Board. These …
Aug 19 2024
DNC Releases 2024 Platform to be Voted on at Convention, Includes Multiple Marijuana Provisions
Today, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) released the final 2024 Democratic Party Platform, which will be voted on by delegates at the Convention tomorrow evening. This platform was passed by the Platform Committee on July 16, before the President stepped aside. It will receive a final vote tomorrow at the DNC Convention. A section of …
Aug 19 2024
Colorado Finalizes Legal Psilocybin Rules
Colorado has officially established the rules for psilocybin use, paving the way for the state’s upcoming therapeutic program. Although healing centers won’t begin administering psilocybin treatments until 2025, the state took a significant step forward by finalizing the regulations last week. Tasia Poinsatte, the Colorado director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, which played a crucial …
Aug 19 2024
Poll Finds Large Majority of Americans Support Expunging Marijuana Charges
A recent YouGov poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans support expunging the records of those convicted of marijuana-related offenses. The survey, conducted this month, found that 61% of respondents are in favor of clearing the records for individuals with past marijuana charges, reflecting a growing shift in public opinion on drug-related criminal justice …
Aug 19 2024
Both North and South Dakota Could Legalize Marijuana This November: A Look at the Two Initiatives
As November approaches, both North and South Dakota find themselves at pivotal moments in their respective paths toward marijuana legalization. Voters in both states will have the opportunity to decide on measures that would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. In North Dakota, Measure 5 would allow for the possession and use of …
Aug 18 2024
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act Gains 21st Sponsors in US Congress
The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, legislation that seeks to advance research into the potential benefits of medical cannabis for veterans, has gained its 21st sponsor in the U.S. Congress. On August 9, Congressmember Jason Crow (D-CO) signed on as a cosponsor of the House version of the bill, bringing the total number of sponsors …
Aug 18 2024
Teamsters Unionize 10th Marijuana Store in Illinois
Teamsters have successfully unionized their 10th marijuana store in Illinois. Earlier this week, Teamsters Local 777 announced that they’ve won both a new collective bargaining agreement and an election at Zen Leaf in less than one week. Zen Leaf is a subsidiary of the multi-state operator Verano Holdings. This accomplishment is the fourth Verano store …
Aug 17 2024
Study: Nightly CBD Use for Insomnia Found Safe, Preserves Daytime Cognitive Function
A new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology shows that cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful as a sleep aid for individuals suffering from insomnia. Conducted by researchers from Swinburne University of Technology and the Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Austin Hospital, the randomized controlled pilot trial explored whether nightly use of CBD impacts daytime …
Aug 16 2024
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Capsules Effective in Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reveals that marijuana capsules containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients who have not responded to standard antiemetic treatments. This randomized, placebo-controlled, phase II/III trial, conducted across 19 hospitals and universities in Australia, is one of the …
