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 12 2024
US House: Second Committee Approves Ending Marijuana Testing for Military Recruits
The Rules Committee in the United States House of Representatives has passed a federal defense bill that includes a provision to end marijuana testing for military recruits and prospective officers. Approval of the provision through the Rules Committee comes roughly three weeks after it passed the House Armed Services Committee as part of the 2025 …
Jun 11 2024
Study Finds “Psilocybin Reduces Heroin Relapse”
A new study published online by the US National Library of Medicine provides promising evidence that psilocybin, a psychedelic compound known for its profound effects on the mind, may help reduce heroin relapse rates. This groundbreaking research focuses on the substance’s potential to diminish the persistent and maladaptive behaviors associated with opioid addiction, a major …
Jun 11 2024
Here Are the 55 Cities in Ohio That Have Placed a Ban on Marijuana Stores
Ohio’s recreational marijuana law, passed by voters in 2023, allows cities to opt out of allowing marijuana sales. So far, 55 have done so. Under Ohio’s marijuana law, those 21 and older are allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates, and they can cultivate up …
Jun 11 2024
White House Opposes House Committee’s Proposal to End Marijuana Testing for Military Recruits
The White House says it objects to a provision passed by a key House committee that would end marijuana testing for military recruits. Last month, the House Armed Services Committee approved the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a significant defense bill necessary for funding national defense and military operations. Included in the bill is …
Jun 11 2024
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Bills Take Effect July 1
New medical marijuana legislation will take effect in Mississippi on July 1. In 2022, the state passed a restrictive medical marijuana program. Two bills aimed at enhancing patient access to cannabis care and expanding research capabilities will officially take effect on July 1. Senate Bill 2857 focuses on improving patient access by allowing patients to …
Jun 11 2024
New York Officials Approve Rules Allowing Those 21+ to Grow 12 Marijuana Plants at Home
The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has given final approval to rules that allow those 21 and older to grow marijuana for personal use at a private residence. In February the CCB gave preliminary approval to rules allowing for personal home grows. The proposed rules were posted in the state’s register the following month, …
Jun 11 2024
Smart & Safe Florida Raises Record $60 Million for Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Smart & Safe Florida, a nonprofit political committee, has raised over $60 million for its marijuana legalization initiative, surpassing all previous statewide marijuana efforts in the United States. According to data released by the Florida Department of State Division of Elections, Smart & Safe Florida has raised $60,158,153.76 as of May 31. This is well …
Jun 11 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore to Open for Everyone 21+ by End of August
A marijuana superstore, located in a former bingo hall that cost over $50 million to refurbish, will open to everyone 21 and older on tribal land in North Carolina by the end of August. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council voted last week to legalize recreational marijuana. In September, EBCI members overwhelmingly …
Jun 11 2024
Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Three Felony Counts Related to Purchasing a Gun While Addicted to Drugs
Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018. Prosecutors argued that he lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by stating he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a …
Jun 11 2024
Study: Secondhand Harms From Alcohol Six Times More Common Than Marijuana
A recent study titled reveals that secondhand harms from alcohol are significantly more prevalent than those from marijuana. The study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drygs, aimed to measure the prevalence and overlap of secondhand harms caused by others’ use of alcohol, cannabis, opioids, or other drugs. It also examined sociodemographic and …
