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 25 2025
Montana Lawmakers Give Final Approval to Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Enact Cannabis Banking Legislation
The Montana House of Representatives today gave final approval to Senate Joint Resolution 5, a measure urging the U.S. Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act. The resolution cleared its third and final reading in a 65 to 35 vote, five more votes in favor than during its second reading. Having already passed the Senate …
Apr 25 2025
Canada Marijuana Sales Top CA$400 Million in February, CA$837 Million So Far in 2025
There was CA$404,708,00 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Canada in February, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada. Februarys sales totals are a slight increase from the CA$402 million sold in February 2024, but are below the CA$437 million sold in January. So far in 2025, the nation’s legal …
Apr 24 2025
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Bill Making Significant Changes to Marijuana Tax Fund, Sending it to Governor Polis
The Colorado Legislature has passed Senate Bill 268, a measure that significantly alters how marijuana tax revenue is distributed and used in the state. The measure has been approved by both the House (45 to 19), and the Senate (32 to 0), with a conference committee voting today to approve amendments made in each chamber …
Apr 24 2025
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Increase in Car Accident Fatalities, Insurance Claims, or Average Claim Cost
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Variance found no statistically significant connection between marijuana legalization and increased vehicle accident fatalities, insurance claim frequency, or average claim cost. The research was conducted by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and analyzed data from both Canada and the United States using a variety …
Apr 24 2025
Study: Medical Cannabis Improved PTSD Symptoms, Anxiety, and Quality of Life Over an 18-Month Period
In a new study published in the journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, “cannabis-based medicinal products were associated with improvements in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, sleep, and health-related quality of life” over an 18-month period. The study followed 269 PTSD patients who were prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) for at least 18 months. Conducted by researchers from …
Apr 24 2025
A Breakdown of Cannabis Home Grow Laws Across the United States
Below is an alphabetical state-by-state summary of current home cultivation rules across the United States. For each state we note whether recreational (adult-use) home grow is allowed, whether medical home grow is allowed, and the year marijuana legalization occurred (for the relevant category).
Apr 24 2025
Vermont Legal Marijuana Sales Top $10.5 million in February, $22 Million So Far in 2025
Vermont’s legal marijuana market generated $10.52 million in sales in February, according to new data released by the state’s Department of Taxes. February’s figure is nearly identical to the $10.6 million sold during the same month last year. So far in 2025, licensed marijuana retailers in Vermont have sold $22.06 million worth of product, an …
Apr 24 2025
Montana House Gives Approval to SAFER Banking Resolution
The Montana House of Representatives gave approval today to a resolution urging the federal government to enact the SAFER Banking Act, advancing it through its second reading with one final vote remaining for full passage. Senate Joint Resolution 5, which received Senate approval last month in a 35 to 14 vote, was given overwhelming approval …
Apr 24 2025
New York Cannabis Control Board Approves Another 93 Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total to 1,707
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its monthly public meeting at The City University of New York, highlighting significant strides made in the cannabis industry. The agenda included the approval of nearly 100 additional adult-use licenses across the marketplace, a robust market analysis from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and the …
Apr 24 2025
Study: Cannabis-Based Medicines Can Significantly Reduce Tics in Adults With Tourette Syndrome
According to a study conducted by researchers from eight universities, cannabinoids may be effective in managing core symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. A new systematic review and meta-analysis has found that cannabis-based medications may significantly reduce the severity of tics and premonitory urges in individuals with Tourette Syndrome. The study was conducted by researchers from eight …
