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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Feb 12 2025
New Missouri Bill Would Allow Early Release for Those Serving Sentences for Marijuana Offenses
Missouri State Representative Adrian Plank (D) has introduced legislation that would allow individuals serving sentences for marijuana-related offenses to seek early release. House Bill 1279, filed today, would enable eligible individuals to petition the sentencing court for their sentence to be vacated, resulting in immediate release from incarceration or supervision. Under the proposed legislation, individuals …
Feb 12 2025
Florida: Republican Lawmaker Files House Bill to Significantly Expand Medical Marijuana Law
Florida State Representative Alex Andrade (R) has introduced House Bill 555, a measure aimed at broadening the state’s medical marijuana program and easing access for patients and caregivers. Filed today, the bill mirrors several provisions in Senate Bill 552, introduced last week by State Senator Joe Gruters (R), signaling a bicameral effort to modernize Florida’s …
Feb 12 2025
US Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
The United States Senate has confirmed former congressmember Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, a former representative from Hawaii and an Iraq War veteran, has long been outspoken on issues of personal freedom, including marijuana legalization. She has consistently supported allowing adults to use marijuana without criminal penalties, arguing that the …
Feb 12 2025
New Mexico Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Establish Medical Psilocybin Program
An important Senate committee in New Mexico has unanimously advanced legislation to create a program for the medicinal use of psilocybin. The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee has voted 10 to 0 to pass Senate Bill 219, the Medical Psilocybin Act, which would allow those in New Mexico to receive psilocybin-assisted treatment for certain …
Feb 11 2025
Bipartisan Maine Bill Would Exempt Patients From Marijuana Tax
Legislation to make medical marijuana tax-free was filed today in the Maine Legislature. House Bill 544 was filed by State Representatives Ann Fredericks (R), Rachel Henderson (R), and Craig Hickman (D). It’s been referred to the House Taxation Committee. Under current law, recreational marijuana sales are taxed at 10%, with an additional 8% excise tax …
Feb 11 2025
New Hampshire Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Clear Past Marijuana Convictions
A bill to allow individuals with past marijuana-related offenses to petition for annulment of their records has been approved by a key New Hampshire committee. The New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee unanimously (13 to 0) approved House Bill 196 today. The proposal was introduced in January by a bipartisan group of …
Feb 11 2025
Washington State Has Nearly 500 Licensed Marijuana Stores, 800 Licensed Producers and Processors
Washington State has nearly 800 licensed producers and processors, and nearly 500 retailers. Yesterday, the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board gave a presentation on marijuana licensing to the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee. The presentation showed that there is currently 794 active producer and processor licenses, in addition to 471 active retail licenses. Washington legalized marijuana …
Feb 11 2025
Delaware’s Recreational Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process
Delaware’s recreational marijuana market is “advancing in accordance with legislative mandates, following essential updates and a rigorous licensing process”, according to a press release. In 2023, Delaware enacted legislation legalizing an adult-use recreational marijuana market and outlining a structured system for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, with a strong emphasis on social equity applicants. …
Feb 11 2025
Washington State Generates $98 Million in Marijuana Sales in January, Costs Hit Record Lows
In January, licensed marijuana stores in Washington State generated nearly $100 million in sales. New data released by the Seattle-based research firm Headset shows that there was $98.86 million in marijuana sales in January, on par with the $99.5 million sold in January 2024. In 2024, the state generated $1.13 billion in marijuana sales, resulting …
Feb 11 2025
Maryland Legislation to Ease Security Guard Regulations for Marijuana Businesses Given Approval by Senate
Today, Senate Bill 299 was passed through its second reading in the Maryland Senate, moving one step closer to becoming law. A third and final reading is expected soon. The legislation, introduced on January 10 by State Senators Mary Carozza (R) and Brian Feldman (D), would eliminate certain background check requirements for security guards working …
