Aug 28 2024
California’s Senate has now passed legislation to legalize marijuana cafés through its third and final reading, just a day after it was approved through its second reading. Assembly Bill 1775 successfully completed its third reading in the Senate yesterday by a vote of 30 to 7. The bill had previously cleared the full Assembly in …
Aug 28 2024
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the National Institutes of Health found that when it comes to COVID-19, “Cannabis users had better outcomes and mortality compared with non-users”. The research, which utilized data from the National Inpatient Sample Database, sought to evaluate the impact of …
Aug 28 2024
In just over two months, on November 5, voters in Florida, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska will head to the polls to decide the fate of statewide marijuana initiatives that could significantly reshape the legal landscape for cannabis. In Florida, Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older, who would be …
Aug 28 2024
A recent international study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant relief for patients suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy associated with glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored protein deficiencies (GPI-ADs). Published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the study was conducted by a team of researchers from Italy, Denmark, Brazil, Germany, and the United States. The …
Aug 27 2024
As research into the marijuana compound delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) continues to expand, 2024 has seen several groundbreaking studies showcasing its vast medical potential. 2024 has been a pivotal year for marijuana research, particularly in uncovering the medical potential of compounds like CBD and THC. With that in mind, here is a list of the most …
Aug 27 2024
In a little over two weeks, New Hampshire’s legislature will hold a public hearing on House Bill 544, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. The proposal is set for “full committee work session” on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 302-304. The hearing will come three months …
Aug 27 2024
Home Depot is set to overhaul its drug testing policies by removing cannabis “from all drug testing panels” and halting pre-employment drug tests for the majority of its workforce. These updates, which will take effect on September 1, were outlined in a human resources memo circulated this week among employees. The Marijuana Herald was sent …
Aug 27 2024
According to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), there was $32.9 million worth of recreational marijuana sold during the first 17 days of legal sales. Based on DCC data, licensed marijuana dispensaries in Ohio sold $32,967,100 worth of marijuana and marijuana products between August 6 and August 24. During this period there was 3,664 …
Aug 27 2024
A legislative panel in North Dakota has released a report which shows that if the state legalizes recreational marijuana this November, the state could bring in over $10 million in revenue over the first two years. “Last Friday, North Dakota lawmakers discussed the financial impact of legalizing adult-use cannabis”, said New Economic Frontier, the group …
Aug 27 2024
The global cannabis seeds market was valued at $1.3 billion in 2021 and $1.8 billion in 2023, and it’s projected to reach $6.5 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4% from 2022 to 2031. This is according to a new Cannabis Seeds Market report published by Allied Market Research. …
