Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Jan 15 2026
Kentucky Lawmakers File Bill to Expand List of Medical Cannabis Conditions, Allow Home Grow
Legislation filed today in the Kentucky House would make sweeping changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including allowing registered patients and caregivers to grow a limited number of marijuana plants at home.
Jan 15 2026
Kentucky Opens Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary and First Processing Facility
Kentucky’s medical marijuana program marked another milestone this week as Governor Andy Beshear announced the opening of the state’s second licensed dispensary and the launch of its first medical marijuana processor, signaling that product availability is set to expand in the coming weeks.
Jan 15 2026
Washington Bill Would Set Framework for Interstate Marijuana Commerce
Legislation filed today in the Washington House by Representative Sharon Wylie (D) would lay out how the state’s legal marijuana system would handle interstate commerce if and when federal law changes to allow it. The bill was referred to the Consumer Protection & Business Committee.
Jan 15 2026
Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $3.2 Billion in 2025 as Price Drops to All-Time Low of $58 Per Ounce
Michigan’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with another strong month, according to a new December report from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency, showing continued high sales volumes, low retail prices and steady growth across the licensed industry.
Jan 15 2026
Utah Bill Would Remove Criminal Penalties for First-Time Marijuana Possession of Up to 14 Grams, Reduce Penalties for Subsequent Offenses
Legislation filed yesterday in the Utah House by State Representative Grant Miller (D) would significantly reduce criminal penalties for people caught using or possessing small amounts of marijuana, continuing a gradual shift away from harsher enforcement for low-level offenses.
Jan 15 2026
Curaleaf Opens 160th U.S. Retail Location With New Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Florida
Curaleaf has expanded its national retail footprint with the opening of a new medical marijuana dispensary in Lauderhill, Florida, marking the company’s 160th retail location in the United States and its 71st in Florida.
Jan 15 2026
Study: Cannabis-Infused Beverages Linked to Reduced Alcohol Use and Fewer Binge Drinking Episodes
A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs finds that marijuana-infused beverages may help some adults cut back on alcohol consumption, adding to a growing body of research on substitution effects between marijuana and alcohol.
Jan 14 2026
West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Putting Marijuana Legalization Constitutional Amendment on 2026 Ballot
State Senator Mike Woelfel (D) filed Senate Joint Resolution 5 today in the West Virginia Legislature, which would would place on the 2026 ballot a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana and establish a process to expunge past nonviolent cannabis charges, making both a constitutional right.
Jan 14 2026
Colorado Senate Bill Would Require Health Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana Use by Terminally Ill Patients
Legislation filed today in the Colorado Senate would require licensed health facilities to allow terminally ill patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program to use medical marijuana while receiving care.
Jan 14 2026
West Virginia Bills Filed to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession, Protect Gun Rights for Medical Cannabis Patients
Two marijuana-related bills were filed today in the West Virginia Legislature, one in the House of Delegates and one in the Senate, each addressing a different aspect of how state law treats marijuana use and its legal consequences.
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