The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg appointed Bruce Stebbins as acting chair of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) on Thursday, following the dismissal of former chair Shannon O’Brien earlier in the week. State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg appointed Bruce Stebbins to serve as Acting Chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) until a permanent Chair is … Continue reading The post Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Gets New Acting Chair appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information An official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the agency has the power to remove cannabis-infused foods and beverages from the market. During a House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee hearing, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods James Jones was questioned about the agency’s ability to address intoxicating cannabis products, including hemp derivatives that … Continue reading The post FDA Asserts Authority to Remove Cannabis Products From the Market appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Today, Pennsylvania State Representatives Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), along with 15 cosponsors, introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan marijuana legalization bill in the House of Representatives. Under the proposed law, those 21 and older would be allowed to possess and use up to 30 grams of marijuana for any use. Although medical marijuana patients … Continue reading The post Pennsylvania: Bipartisan Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Introduced With 17 Sponsors appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new case report published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine reveals the potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) to provide relief for patients with terminal brain cancer facing existential distress. Conducted at McGill University, the study follows a patient with stage 4 astrocytoma who, after conventional treatments failed, found significant psychological relief through PAT—without any … Continue reading The post Study: Psilocybin May Ease Emotional Suffering for Terminal Brain Cancer Patients appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A lawsuit has been filed in Lancaster County challenging two medical marijuana petitions set to appear on the November 5 ballot in Nebraska. The suit, submitted just before the deadline for certifying the measures for the November ballot, claims the petitions are insufficient for several reasons. John Kuehn, the plaintiff, stated in the lawsuit that … Continue reading The post Lawsuit Filed to Block Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiatives From November Ballot appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information As the November 5 election day draws near, the Yes on 29 campaign held a press conference today to rally support for their initiative, which would legalize recreational marijuana in South Dakota if approved by voters. Measure 29 marks the third attempt over the past four years by the group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana … Continue reading The post South Dakota “Yes on 29” Campaign Holds Press Conference to Promote Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Legal marijuana sales in Colorado garnered the state over $23 million in tax revenue in August alone. Data compiled and released by the Colorado Department of Revenue shows that the state made $21,653,062.79 in taxes from marijuana sales in August, in addition to $1,428,958.52 in licenses and fees. Combined, the state made $23,082,021.31. The year-to-date … Continue reading The post Colorado Garners $23 Million in Marijuana Taxes and Fees in August, $2.8 Billion Since 2014 appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Federal cannabis legalization could significantly reduce prices in high-cost U.S. markets, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. The study, conducted by an economist from North Carolina State University, found that cannabis is typically cheaper in states where it is legal. The study notes that while a super-majority of … Continue reading The post Research Shows U.S. Cannabis Prices Could Plummet Under National Legalization appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information For the third time in just four months, Maryland has broken a record for monthly marijuana sales, and for the first time ever sales have passed $100 million. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, there was exactly $100,624,451 worth of marijuana sold legally in August. A strong majority of these sales —$73 million— was purchased … Continue reading The post Maryland Sees Record-Breaking $100 Million in Marijuana Sales for August appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Actor Woody Harrelson, the co-owner of the West Hollywood marijuana lounge The Woods, is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1775 into law. “We just need a little tiny crumb, and that is the ability to sell non-cannabis items in the lounge,” said Harrelson in a video posted on the Instagram of … Continue reading The post Woody Harrelson Urges California Governor to Sign Bill Legalizing Marijuana Cafés appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Five days into its grand opening, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina, has attracted over 10,000 visitors without a single reported arrest involving patrons or employees. The store, which opened its doors to the general public on September 7, offers marijuana … Continue reading The post North Carolina: Over 10,000 Visit Marijuana Superstore on Tribal Land, No Arrests Reported appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A veterans group in Missouri is condemning state regulators over a September 11 raid of their post, in which officials were searching for unapproved cannabis beverages. The raid occurred “immediately after lowering our flag to half-staff” to honor those lost on 9/11 and in the wars that followed. In a social media post, VFW Post  … Continue reading The post Missouri Veterans Group Condemns State Regulators for September 11 Raid Over Cannabis Beverages appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has revealed that psychedelic-assisted therapy may help reduce anxiety, depression, and existential distress in individuals facing life-threatening diseases. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston), University of Basel (Switzerland), Geneva University Hospitals (Switzerland), and the University of Freiburg (Germany) collaborated … Continue reading The post Study: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Life-Threatening Diseases appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A petition has been filed in Arkansas to allow those with female orgasmic disorder (FOD) to become legal medical marijuana patients. The petition was filed today by Sarah Hanson, a resident of Centerton. Sarah, a sexual health educator focused on pleasure-based education for women, submitted the petition to the Arkansas Department of Health, as is … Continue reading The post Arkansas: New Petition Filed to Add Female Orgasmic Disorder to State’s Medical Marijuana Program appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has revealed a comprehensive plan to legalize marijuana in Indiana. Following Ohio’s recent decision to legalize marijuana, Indiana is now bordered by three states where cannabis possession is legal. McCormick’s proposal focuses on establishing medical marijuana access for Hoosiers with a clear path toward full adult-use legalization. “Hoosiers have made … Continue reading The post Indiana Governor Candidate Unveils Plan to Legalize Marijuana appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information New York state regulators approved an additional 123 cannabis business permits on Tuesday, marking another step forward for the state’s legal marijuana industry as sales continue to grow rapidly after years of stagnation. The approval of the new licenses comes alongside a record-breaking $100 million in marijuana sales for August, which included the last few … Continue reading The post New York Approves Another 123 Marijuana Business Licenses, Sees Record-Breaking $100 Million in August Sales appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A marijuana dispensary in Columbus has been fined $150,000 after offering “free ice cream” to customers on the first day of adult-use sales, a marketing tactic that violated state regulations. Greenleaf Apothecaries, also known as The Botanist, is one of several Ohio dispensaries fined since adult-use sales began in August. The dispensary advertised the giveaway … Continue reading The post Ohio Marijuana Dispensary Fined $150,000 for Ice Cream Giveaway on First Day of Recreational Sales appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The University of Lynchburg has introduced four new online programs for cannabis education majors, expanding its offerings through a partnership with Green Flower. The virtual Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine program, initially launched earlier in 2024, now features five tracks: Cannabis Healthcare & Medicine, Cannabis Agriculture & Horticulture, the Business of Cannabis, Cannabis Compliance & Risk … Continue reading The post University of Lynchburg in Virginia Expands Cannabis Education With Four New Online Programs appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California legislation that would legalize Amsterdam-stye marijuana cafés has reached the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 1775, approved by the Assembly 58 to 6 and by the Senate 30 to 7, would “authorize a local jurisdiction, if specified conditions are met, to allow for the preparation or sale of noncannabis food or beverage … Continue reading The post California Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafés Awaits Governor Newsom’s Decision, Deadline Sept. 30 appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that the legalization of cannabis, whether medical or recreational, is associated with significant changes in the use of prescription medications for mental health disorders. The study, which analyzed data from over 9.4 million commercially insured patients, found a notable reduction in the dispensing of benzodiazepines—medications commonly … Continue reading The post Study Links Marijuana Legalization to Decrease in Anxiety Medications appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.