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 19 2024
Study: Access to Medical Cannabis Linked to Improved Mental Health in Older Adults
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that older adults living within a 30-minute drive of a licensed medical cannabis dispensary report fewer days of poor mental health. The study, titled Medical Cannabis Availability and Mental Health: Evidence From New York’s Medical Cannabis Program, was conducted by teams from the University …
Jun 18 2024
Study Highlights Psilocybin’s Impact on Emotional Learning
Researchers from the University of Zurich have published groundbreaking findings on the effects of psilocybin on emotional learning. The study, featured in iScience and available through the National Library of Medicine, sheds light on how psilocybin could be utilized in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and its potential role in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. The study is …
Jun 18 2024
North Dakota Campaign Meets Signature Requirement to Place Marijuana Legalization Initiative on November Ballot
A campaign seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has reached the signature threshold to place its initiative on the November 2024 ballot. New Economic Frontier says they have collected the 15,582 signatures necessary to place their legalization initiative on the presidential election ballot this November. However, the group will continue to gather signatures …
Jun 18 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris Supports Legalizing Marijuana, But President Biden “Not Quite There”
As the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues the process of rescheduling marijuana, Vice President Kamala Harris is urging further reform, while President Biden is taking a more conservative approach. On May 21, the DEA published its proposal to move marijuana to Schedule III, allowing its compounds and potential whole-plant medicines to be prescribed nationwide once …
Jun 18 2024
Historic First: California State Fair to Feature Onsite Marijuana Sales and Consumption, Expanded Marijuana Competition
The California State Fair is set to make history this July by integrating onsite marijuana sales and consumption, ushering in a new era as the first time cannabis will be legally sold at a state fair. This historic action is a continuation of the California State Fair’s leadership on cannabis after legislation signed by the governor …
Jun 17 2024
Vermont: Overdose Prevention Center Bill to Become Law After Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto
Vermont’s Legislature has overridden Governor Phil Scott’s veto of an overdose prevention center bill. House Bill 72 was approved by the Vermont House of Representatives in January with a vote of 96 to 35. On May 1, the measure passed the Senate 21 to 8, sending it to Governor Phil Scott, who vetoed the bill …
Jun 17 2024
Ongoing Marijuana Study Seeks Participants to Get Paid for Smoking Joints for Science
The Science of Smokeability (SOS) study continues to seek participants interested in getting paid to smoke free joints and contribute to ongoing research. The SOS is a series of scientific experiments focusing on analyzing cultivation and processing metrics to evaluate which variables produce the most pleasant and least harmful smoking experience. The study will take …
Jun 17 2024
Top 10 Most Supported Marijuana Bills in US Congress
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, here’s a look at the marijuana-related bills in the US Congress that have garnered the most support. These legislative efforts span a range of issues from marijuana banking and veterans’ health care to housing and descheduling. All of these measures were filed since January 2023, and will …
Jun 17 2024
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Crime Rates: A State-by-State Analysis
Although a strong majority of people in the US now support legalizing marijuana, it remains a contentious issue, with supporters claiming it can decrease crime and critics worrying it might increase criminal activities. As more states adopt legalization, extensive data has become available, enabling a thorough analysis of its impact on crime rates nationwide and …
Jun 17 2024
US Congress: Marijuana Banking Legislation Gains 160 Tripartisan Sponsors
Tripartisan and bicameral legislation to allow marijuana banking now has 160 sponsors in the United States Congress. The SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891) in the House of Representatives has 124 sponsors, the highest number for any marijuana-related measure in Congress. In the Senate, the updated SAFER Banking Act has 36 sponsors. Together, these 160 sponsors …
