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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Dec 22 2024
New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill to Extend Tax Deadlines for New York Marijuana Cultivators and Processors
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed Assembly Bill 10196, which sought to allow licensed marijuana cultivators and processors the option to pay the state’s 9% excise tax annually instead of quarterly. Introduced in May by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, the bill passed the Assembly with a vote of 117 to 27 and the Senate with …
Dec 22 2024
Oregon Continues to Have the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices in the U.S., Followed by Michigan and Massachusetts
Marijuana prices across the 23 states with legal recreational sales remain strikingly inconsistent, reflecting a range of local factors including regulations and tax structures. Using the most recent data from state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, this article highlights the states where consumers can find the lowest average prices for marijuana. Prices are …
Dec 22 2024
California Officials Releases List of Pesticide Products That Meet California’s Criteria for Legal Use on Cannabis
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a list of about 100 pesticide products that meet California’s criteria for legal use on cannabis. Since cannabis is illegal under federal law, there are no pesticide products registered for use specifically on cannabis, notes the DPR in a press release. When cannabis was legalized in …
Dec 22 2024
New York Governor Signs Bill Recognizing Marijuana as an Agricultural Commodity
New York Assembly Bill 1234, which includes marijuana in the legal definition of crops, livestock, and livestock products, has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation passed overwhelmingly in both legislative chambers earlier this year, with a 58-3 vote in the Senate and a 141-3 vote in the Assembly. Filed by Assemblymember …
Dec 22 2024
Top Marijuana Studies Published in 2024
Despite marijuana remaining a Schedule I drug on the federal level, 2024 has been a huge year for marijuana research. As marijuana moves closer to being rescheduled to Schedule III, the potential for easier and more comprehensive research on marijuana and its compounds appears to be on the horizon. While this change has not yet …
Dec 20 2024
Canada: CA$456 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in October, CA$4.3 Billion Year-to-Date
There was over CA$450 Million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Canada in October, a slight increase from the previous month. According to data released by Statistics Canada, the nation generated CA$456.27 million in legal marijuana sales, an increase from the CA$451 million sold in September. Ontario had the largest share of …
Dec 19 2024
Delaware Conducts Marijuana License Lottery, Awarding 15 Retail Licenses
Today, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) conducted a public license lottery to select applicants in the Open Retail category for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. This event marks “a significant milestone in fostering a fair and transparent licensing process, ensuring equal opportunities for businesses to participate in the state’s growing marijuana sector”, according to …
Dec 19 2024
Illinois: November Marijuana Sales Reach $172.8 Million, Most in 2024
In November, there was over $172 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Illinois The $172.8 million in legal marijuana sales in November was more than any other month in 2024, according to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. This brings the year-to-date total to nearly $1.7 billion. Of the $172.8 million …
Dec 19 2024
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana Oil Associated With Significant Improvements in Pain and Quality of Life
In a new study published in the Journal of Southeast Asian Orthopaedics, marijuana oil significantly reduced knee pain and improved quality of life in subjects suffering from treatment-resistant osteoarthritis. Conducted by researchers from Srisangworn Hospital in Thailand, the study evaluated the “effectiveness of cannabis oil in treating severe knee osteoarthritis in patients awaiting total knee …
Dec 19 2024
Kentucky: Over 220 Doctor and APRN’s Registered to Recommend Medical Marijuana, Over 2,400 Certifications Given
There’s now over 220 doctors and APRN’s (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) registered to prescribe medical marijuana, with over 2,400 certifications already issued since December 1. During his Thursday weekly “Team Kentucky” update, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that more than 220 doctors and APRNs across the Commonwealth have already registered to become official practitioners who can …
