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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Jun 09 2024
The 5 Most Popular Sativa-Dominant Marijuana Strains in the US
In the legal marijuana market, there are hundreds of active marijuana strains (there’s 644 in Massachusetts alone), with many being sativa-dominant. Among the numerous options, a few stand out due to their widespread popularity. Today, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, while 38 states permit medical marijuana use. These states generally feature flourishing legal markets …
Jun 08 2024
Connecticut Board of Physicians Unanimously Approves Female Orgasmic Disorder and Autism as Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
A board of physicians in Connecticut has voted to add both female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as qualifying medical marijuana conditions. Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians has unanimously approved two separate petitions to expand the state’s list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions to include FOD and ASD. Although recreational …
Jun 08 2024
Maine: Over $20 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, Nearly $100 Million for the Year
Maine marijuana sales topped $20 million in May for the first time this year. According to data from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, marijuana sales reached $20,280,736 in May, marking a $1 million increase over the roughly $19 million sold in both March and April. May sales occurred across 381,148 transactions. The average price …
Jun 08 2024
These 5 States Will Vote on Marijuana Initiatives in Just 5 Months
The November 2024 presidential election is just five months away. Here’s a look at the state’s that will be voting on marijuana legalization initiatives. New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. This November, several states will be vying to tip the scale and …
Jun 07 2024
Florida Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Delta-8 THC and Other Hemp Compounds
Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have banned hemp compounds such as Delta-8 THC. Governor DeSantis vetoed Senate Bill 1698 today, following sources last week that reported he would. The proposed law would have limited the sale of hemp products containing Delta-9 THC while placing a complete ban on the production and sale …
Jun 07 2024
Dallas Lawmakers to File Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance This Month
Dallas City Council member Chad West says he will soon file an ordinance that would decriminalize the personal possession of marijuana throughout the city. Councilmember West’s ordinance, which will officially be filed during the June 26 meeting of the Dallas City Council, is being cosponsored by Councilmembers Adam Bazaldua, Jaime Resendez and Zarin Gracey. If …
Jun 07 2024
North Dakota Recreational Marijuana Initiative on Track for November Ballot with Over 50% of Signatures Gathered
Proponents of an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota have already gathered over half of the required signatures to make the November 2024 ballot. In late April, North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe gave approval to the initiative, sponsored by the nonprofit political committee New Economic Frontier. This gave the group one year …
Jun 07 2024
Ohio Now Accepting Applications for Recreational Marijuana Licenses, Sales to Begin This Month
The application process for medical marijuana dispensaries wanting to also sell recreational marijuana has officially been launched by the Ohio Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Starting today, the CCC is accepting applications that will allow recreational marijuana sales to begin as soon as this month. “Pursuant to the initiated statute approved by Ohio voters in …
Jun 07 2024
Fox News Poll: 66% of Florida Voters Support Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana
According to new polling, a vast majority of voters in Florida support Amendment 3, an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. Amendment 3, which will be voted on this November, would allow individuals aged 21 and older to “possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise.” …
Jun 06 2024
New Hampshire Could Become the 25th Legal Marijuana State
Barring some unforeseen circumstances, New Hampshire is all but certain to become the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Today, a conference committee consisting of members from both the House and Senate approved compromise legislation (House Bill 1633) that would legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older. This follows both chambers previously approving the …
