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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May 23 2024
Texas Poll Finds 60% of Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana, 73% Support Decriminalization
Recent polling indicates strong support among Texas voters for legalizing marijuana, with even greater backing for decriminalization. According to the Texas Lyceum Poll, 60% of registered voters in Texas are in favor of legalizing marijuana, whereas 31% are opposed, and 9% remain undecided. Of those opposed to legalization, 42% support decriminalizing marijuana, and 47% favor …
May 23 2024
Over 3,000 Comments Submitted on DEA’s Marijuana Proposal, Over 2/3rds Support Descheduling
In just two days, over 3,000 comments have been submitted on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) plan to reschedule marijuana. The DEA’s proposal in the Federal Register calls for marijuana to be reclassified from its current status as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to a Schedule III. This would mark …
May 23 2024
US House Committee Passes Bill That Would End Marijuana Testing for Military Recruits and Prospective Officers
A key House committee has approved a federal defense bill that includes a provision to end marijuana testing for military recruits and prospective officers. The House Armed Services Committee has given approval to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a massive defense bill necessary for funding national defense and military operations. Included in the …
May 22 2024
The 10 States With the Most Legal Marijuana Sales in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the legal marijuana market continued to thrive across the United States. Currently, 23 states have legalized licensed marijuana sales, with most boasting thriving legal marijuana industries. Some states, such as Ohio and Minnesota, have passed legalization laws but don’t yet have licensed marijuana stores. Using data compiled and released …
May 22 2024
Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Daily Alcohol Consumption for the First Time in the US
Recent data reveals a significant trend in the U.S.: daily or near-daily marijuana use has surpassed the number of people who consume alcohol at the same frequency. This milestone was highlighted in a recent study conducted at Carnegie Mellon University. For the first time in 2022, those frequently using marijuana outnumbered regular heavy drinkers. Jonathan …
May 22 2024
Connecticut Appoints First Cannabis Ombudsperson in US History to Champion Patient Rights
Connecticut’s Acting Healthcare Advocate Sean King today announced that Erin Gorman Kirk will serve as the first Cannabis Ombudsperson of the state of Connecticut. According to a press release sent yesterday, “Erin is an accomplished lawyer, consumer advocate and entrepreneur. As the founder of Cannabis Government Strategies and President of The Jamison Group, LLC, Erin …
May 22 2024
The 3 Federal Marijuana Bills Most Likely to Be Passed by US Congress Within the Next 6 Months
There are currently over 15 active marijuana-related bills in the United States Congress, but only a few of these have a legitimate chance of being enacted into law this year. Currently, Democrats have narrow control of the US Senate, while Republicans narrowly control the House of Representatives. If Democrats retain the Senate this November while …
May 22 2024
US House Bill to Allow Marijuana Banking Garners Record-Setting 120 Sponsors
The SAFE Banking Act to allow marijuana banking nationwide has just garnered its 120th sponsor, more than any other marijuana-related bill in United States history. Congressmember Jesús García (D-IL) joined a group of 119 other lawmakers yesterday in sponsoring the SAFE Banking Act. The legislation would offer federal protections for banks and credit unions that …
May 22 2024
Marijuana Rescheduling: Over 700 Comments Already Submitted on DEA’s Proposal
Yesterday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published its plan to reschedule marijuana in the Federal Register. In the roughly 24 hours since, there have been over 700 comments submitted by the public. The DEA is seeking to move marijuana to Schedule III, away from its current designation as a Schedule I drug. Schedule I drugs …
May 21 2024
The 5 States with the Most Progressive Marijuana Policies
As of May 2024, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, with some implementing policies that are significantly more progressive than others. Among these states, the majority —15 out of 24— have established a one-ounce limit for dried marijuana, and a marijuana cultivation limit of three to six plants. However, several states have set notably higher …
