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 11 2024
Federal Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana, Allow Expungements, Now Has 113 Bicameral Sponsors
Legislation that would deschedule marijuana and allow for the expungement of past offenses now has 113 sponsors in the US House of Representatives and Senate. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) would deschedule marijuana, allow the expungement of past marijuana convictions, establish a federal marijuana excise tax, and create regulatory and safety standards for …
Aug 11 2024
The Top 5 Most Popular Marijuana Strains in the US
As the popularity of marijuana continues to grow across the United States, and as more states legalize the plant, certain strains have emerged as consistent favorites among consumers. The marijuana landscape in the United States is vast and varied, with certain strains consistently rising to the top in terms of popularity. Based on data from …
Aug 10 2024
Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue Reaches $150 Million in 2024, All-Time Taxes Surpass $2.76 Billion
Colorado’s tax revenue from legal marijuana sales has exceeded $150 million in the first seven months of the year. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, the state has collected $150,904,366 in tax revenue from legal marijuana sales so far in 2024. This brings the cumulative total to $2,769,062,068. The $150 million in taxes was …
Aug 10 2024
Federal Legislation to Protect Marijuana Users in Public Housing Gains Five Bicameral Sponsors
Federal legislation that would allow those in public housing to use state-legal marijuana without fear of eviction has five sponsors in the in the US House of Representatives and Senate. The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act was earlier this year in the US House of Representatives by Congressmember Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), with …
Aug 10 2024
Marijuana Descheduling Bill Reaches 95 Sponsors in US House
Federal legislation to deschedule marijuana and allow the expungement of past convictions has gained its 95th sponsor in the US House of Representatives. Congressmember Jason Crow (D-CO) joined as an official cosponsor of the MORE (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement) Act yesterday, bringing the bill’s total sponsors to 95. The MORE Act, supported by Vice …
Aug 09 2024
Oregon Marijuana Union Initiative Officially Placed on November Ballot
The United for Cannabis Workers Act, put forth by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555, has officially been placed on the November 5 ballot. Measure 119 “would ensure that cannabis workers’ freedoms to organize and bargain collectively are protected under state law”, according to a press release from UFCW. No one would be …
Aug 09 2024
North Carolina Tribe to Open Marijuana Superstore To Everyone 21 and Older in Less than a Month
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to open its marijuana megastore to everyone 21 and older in less than a month on September 7. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company will soon welcome everyone 21 and older, regardless of whether or not they’re a patient or tribal member. Located near Harrah’s Cherokee Casino …
Aug 09 2024
Washington State Sells Over $100 Million Worth of Legal Marijuana in July, Bringing in Over $37 Million in Taxes
There was over $100 million worth of legal marijuana sold throughout Washington State in July. According to data compiled and released by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Commission, there was approximately $103 million in legal marijuana sales in July. This is a slight increase from the $100.2 million sold in the previous month, but …
Aug 09 2024
Study: “Psilocybin Appears as a Valuable Treatment for OCD”
A recent study published in Pharmacological Reports by researchers at the Medical University of Warsaw suggests that psilocybin may offer significant benefits in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a chronic mental health condition that affects approximately 2% of the population, characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can severely …
Aug 08 2024
UC San Diego Seeking Participants for Five Marijuana Clinical Trials
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is currently seeking participants for five clinical trials focused on marijuana and its potential therapeutic benefits. These studies are part of the university’s ongoing efforts to explore the medical applications of marijuana, which is becoming increasingly relevant as more states legalize its use for both recreational and medicinal …
