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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Dec 10 2025
Ohio Now Has 186 Licensed Marijuana Stores, With 95 More in Provisional Status
Ohio’s marijuana retail landscape continues to expand, with newly released licensing data showing the state now has 186 dispensaries that hold active certificates of operation. This marks the largest number of licensed outlets since adult-use sales began, and it reflects a steady pace of approvals from the Division of Cannabis Control throughout 2025, including 27 …
Dec 10 2025
Florida Representative Files Bill to Tighten Medical Marijuana Rules and Expand Health Programs
Florida Representative Anne Gerwig (R) introduced a wide-ranging health policy bill today that updates several state programs while imposing new restrictions on where medical marijuana businesses can operate. The 16-page measure makes targeted changes across multiple statutes, with some of the most notable updates focused on Florida’s medical marijuana system.
Dec 10 2025
U.S. Senate Bill Would Create National Framework for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, Limit Products to 5mg THC Per Serving
A new Senate Bill would establish national standards for hemp-derived cannabinoids while preserving the authority of states to decide how products like CBD are regulated. Sponsored by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act it set to be formally introduced tomorrow, December 11, with details of the proposal …
Dec 10 2025
Florida GOP Lawmaker Files Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Access, Increase Supply Limits, and Loosen Key Restrictions
Florida State Representative Bill Partington (R) filed legislation today that would significantly revise Florida’s medical marijuana framework, including expanded eligibility, longer ID card durations, and major changes to physician requirements and supply limits. House Bill 719 would allow patients who have been prescribed certain Schedule II opioid medications to qualify for medical marijuana.
Dec 10 2025
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $257 Million in 2025, Price Per Gram in November Drops Below $8 for First Time
Connecticut’s marijuana market posted another strong month of sales in November, with state regulators reporting $18,425,649 in adult-use sales and $5,496,565 in medical purchases. Combined, retailers took in $23,922,214 for the month. The new total pushes Connecticut’s year-to-date marijuana revenue to $257,872,131.
Dec 09 2025
New Jersey Cannabis Commission to Hold Virtual Meetings on How Social Equity Excise Fee Dollars Should Be Spent
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced today it will host a series of virtual meetings to gather community input on the allocation of funds raised from the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) on recreational cannabis sales. “Input collected from public comments at the meetings and from written submissions will inform the Commission’s recommendations …
Dec 09 2025
Ohio Senate Approves Bill to Overhaul State’s Marijuana Laws, Including Criminalizing Public Use and Establishing Hemp Restrictions
Ohio lawmakers have approved a far-reaching overhaul of the state’s voter-approved marijuana system, with the Senate giving final passage today to Senate Bill 56 and sending it to Governor Mike DeWine for his consideration. The legislation represents a substantial rewrite of Ohio’s adult-use law, which was approved by 57% of voters in 2023, with the …
Dec 09 2025
New Hampshire: Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Guarantee Those 21+ the Right to Possess Marijuana
A bipartisan coalition of 10 New Hampshire lawmakers has introduced a constitutional amendment that would give those 21 and older the explicit right to possess marijuana for personal use. The proposal, filed yesterday as CACR 19, would enshrine simple possession protections directly into the state Constitution.
Dec 09 2025
Cannabix Technologies’ Marijuana Breath Test Device Clears Key U.S. and Canadian Regulatory Hurdle
Cannabix Technologies says its handheld Marijuana Breath Test system has moved a step closer to market, announcing that its Breath Collection Unit has officially passed electronic emissions testing required for devices sold in both the United States and Canada. The approval, issued under FCC Part 15 rules in the U.S. and ICES-003 standards in Canada, …
Dec 09 2025
Cronos Group to Acquire Europe’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Company in $67 Million Deal
Cronos Group announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CanAdelaar B.V., the largest licensed producer participating in the Netherlands’ adult-use cannabis pilot program. The $67 million cash deal gives Cronos full ownership of a company that now supplies nearly every coffee shop operating under the Wietexperiment, the country’s tightly regulated adult-use …
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