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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Apr 21 2025
U.S. Congress: The Four Cannabis-Related Bills Filed So Far in 2025
So far in 2025, four cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States Congress. Here’s a breakdown of each proposal. The STATES 2.0 Act (H.R. 2934) Filed in the U.S. House by Representatives Dave Joyce (R), Max Miller (R), and Dina Titus (D), the STATES 2.0 Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to …
Apr 21 2025
The 11 States Where Marijuana is Illegal for All Uses
Although 39 states have legalized medical marijuana and 24 have legalized it for recreational use, 11 states continue to prohibit marijuana entirely—both for medical and recreational purposes. These states have not passed any meaningful form of medical cannabis access, and while a few allow limited use of non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD), full-spectrum marijuana remains illegal across …
Apr 21 2025
US Department of Agriculture Report: Industrial Hemp Market Grew 40% in 2024, Valued at $445 Million
According to a new report from the US Department of Agriculture, the industrial hemp market experienced a sharp increase in 2024, with the total value of production reaching $445 million—a 40% increase from 2023. Driven largely by outdoor floral hemp production, the value of hemp grown in the open rose to $417 million, up 46% …
Apr 20 2025
The States With the Most Progressive Cannabis Laws
As of April 20, 2025, 24 U.S. states have legalized recreational cannabis. However, the degree of progressiveness in these laws varies significantly. Factors such as possession limits, home cultivation rights, concentrate allowances, and the establishment of retail markets play crucial roles in determining how progressive a state’s cannabis laws are. Here, we analyze and highlight …
Apr 19 2025
New Mexico: $49 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Across 1.2 Million Transactions in March, $140 Million in Q1 2025
According to updated data from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, the state recorded $49.2 million in marijuana sales across 1.2 million transactions in March, bringing the 2025 total to $140 million. The state recorded $49,283,455.96 in total marijuana sales for the month, including $37,418,519.05 from adult-use sales and $11,864,936.90 from medical marijuana. So …
Apr 19 2025
The Top Cannabis Strains for 420
With 4/20 just hours away, it’s time to explore some of the most exciting cannabis strains available in 2025. Drawing from recommendations provided by our readers and data from state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, here’s a curated list of the most standout strains to consider for this year’s celebration: Super Runtz An …
Apr 19 2025
Texas Psychedelic Research Bill Scheduled for Public Hearing in House Public Health Committee on April 21
A bill mandating a statewide study on the therapeutic use of psychedelics for mental health treatment is set for a public hearing in Texas. House Bill 4014, introduced by State Representative John Bucy (R), is set to be heard by the House Public Health Committee on April 21 at 12:00 p.m. in room E2.030. The …
Apr 19 2025
4/20 is Tomorrow: 10 Things People Do to Celebrate the Cannabis Holiday
Every year on April 20, marijuana enthusiasts across the country celebrate what has become the most iconic unofficial holiday in cannabis culture: 4/20. 4/20 has evolved into a global celebration of marijuana and marijuana culture, as well as a call to action to help bring forth positive cannabis-related reforms. With legalization spreading across the United …
Apr 18 2025
What is Cannabis Live Resin? What About Wax and Shatter? A Breakdown of 15 Different Cannabis Concentrates
As marijuana legalization expands across the United States, so too does the popularity of cannabis concentrates—potent extracts that offer users a more intense and efficient experience than traditional flower. But with so many types of concentrates on the shelves at cannabis dispensaries and retail outlets, it can be difficult to know the difference between them. …
Apr 18 2025
Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation Announces Two Marijuana Product Recalls Due to Labeling and Packaging Concerns
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has issued two separate recalls for marijuana products sold in the state, citing violations of health and safety standards related to labeling and packaging. The first recall involves products manufactured by Honey Green, LLC (license MAN000044). According to DCR, the affected items were inadvertently labeled with incorrect product …
