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 14 2024
New Jersey Commission Mandates Reinstatement and Backpay for Third Jersey City Officer Fired Over Marijuana Use
In a continuing saga over marijuana consumption among law enforcement, Jersey City has faced another legal setback in its attempt to punish officers over their off-the-job marijuana use. On Wednesday, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission mandated the reinstatement of Police Officer Mackenzie Reilly, who was dismissed in August 2023 after a random drug test …
Aug 14 2024
Federal Legislation Would Protect State Psilocybin Laws
Federal legislation that would protect state laws legalizing psilocybin is gaining renewed interest as Massachusetts may soon become the third state to do so. House Resolution 5592, officially titled the “Validating Independence for State Initiatives on Organic Natural Substances (VISIONS) Act,” was introduced last September by Congressmembers Robert Julio Garcia (D-CA), with Rep. Earl Blumenauer …
Aug 14 2024
UC San Francisco Seeks Participants for Three Psilocybin Studies
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is actively recruiting participants for three clinical trials exploring the effects of psilocybin on various mental health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and depressions/anxiety associated with advanced cancer. The first study, titled “Psilocybin for Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Advanced Cancer“, will investigate the potential of psilocybin to …
Aug 14 2024
Psilocybin and ADHD: Johns Hopkins Recruiting for New Clinical Trial
Johns Hopkins Medicine is currently seeking participants for a groundbreaking clinical trial investigating the potential effects of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms”, on adults diagnosed with ADHD. The study, led by Principal Investigator Roland Griffiths, PhD, is open to individuals aged 18-65 who meet the criteria for ADHD. This research aims to …
Aug 14 2024
New Hampshire Committee Schedules Work Session on Marijuana Legalization Bill
New Hampshire’s House Bill 544, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older, is set for a “full committee work session” on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 302-304. This work session marks a significant step in the legislative process, coming just three months after the New Hampshire …
Aug 14 2024
Report Finds Over 70% of Legal Marijuana Businesses Are Not Profitable
A new report conducted by Whitney Economics (WE), a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research, finds that cannabis operators remain optimistic despite averaging only 27.3% overall profitability. The survey was conducted in June in order to compile data on the potential impact that cannabis rescheduling would have on small …
Aug 14 2024
Ohio: Over $11 Million in Recreational Marijuana Sold During First Four Days of Legal Sales
Ohio’s recreational marijuana market kicked off with a strong start, bringing in over $11.5 million in sales during the first week, according to data from the state’s Division of Cannabis Control released on Wednesday. Dispensaries across Ohio moved 1,285 pounds of marijuana flower and sold 173,043 units of other cannabis products, including edibles and topicals, …
Aug 14 2024
University of Minnesota Launches State’s First Cannabis Research Program
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health has launched the state’s first Cannabis Research Center (CRC), funded by a $2.5 million state appropriation. The center’s mission is to provide, interpret, and share research to inform cannabis-related policy and practice in Minnesota, while also conducting innovative research on the public health impacts of cannabis legalization. …
Aug 14 2024
Olympia (WA) City Council Unanimously Approves Ordinance to Decriminalize Psychedelics
The Olympia, Washington City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to decriminalize psychedelics including psilocybin mushrooms. This action makes Olympia the latest jurisdiction in the state to move toward decriminalization, joining Seattle, Port Townsend, and Jefferson County. The resolution passed by the City Council designates the enforcement of laws against entheogen-related activities as a low …
Aug 14 2024
Florida Poll Finds 63% of Likely Voters Favor Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana
A new poll conducted by the Suffolk University Political Research Center, USA TODAY and WSVN-TV finds that a strong majority of likely voters in Florida support Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana. According to the poll, 63% of voters in Florida support Amendment 3, compared to 33% who are opposed. Just 3% remain undecided on …
