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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Jul 12 2024
Federal Legislation to Allow Marijuana Banking Gains Three New Sponsors, Now Has 128
Legislation in the US House of Representatives that would allow nationwide marijuana banking now has 128 sponsors Congressmembers Ted Lieu (D-CA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Haley Stevens (D-MI) have joined as cosponsors to the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891), bringing the total number of sponsors to 128. No other marijuana-related bill in the US Congress …
Jul 11 2024
Montana Marijuana Sales Top $26 Million in June, All-Time Sales Surpass $750 Million Resulting in $127 Million in Taxes
In June, Montana’s marijuana sales were the highest since September 2023, with all-time sales now exceeding $775 million. According to data from the Montana Department of Revenue, licensed marijuana stores sold $26,945,439 worth of product in June, the highest amount since the $28,159,456 sold in September last year. August 2023 remains the month with the …
Jul 11 2024
North Carolina Tribe to Begin Marijuana Sales for Everyone 21+ Soon, Lawmakers Push Federal Stop Pot Act in Response
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will open its marijuana megastore to everyone 21+ either next month or in September, regardless of whether they are a tribal member or a medical marijuana patient. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company —located in a former bingo hall that cost over $50 million to refurbish— opened for medical …
Jul 11 2024
US Congress: 25 GOP Lawmakers Condemn Marijuana Rescheduling in Letter to DOJ
Today, Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released a bicameral letter with 23 other Members of Congress “strongly opposing the Biden administration’s recent decision to move marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III substance.” According to a press release sent from Rep. Sessions office, the letter “emphasizes that the Department of …
Jul 11 2024
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana. Under current law, VA doctors are prohibited from recommending medical marijuana to their patients, even if those patients reside in states where medical marijuana is legal. A provision that would end this prohibition is included …
Jul 11 2024
New York Issues Over 100 Marijuana Business Licenses, Total Now Exceeds 700
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) “took substantial steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework during this month’s board meeting, addressing several key topics: license approvals, market updates, and enforcement updates.” “New York is building a robust and equitable legal market that is driving significant economic growth …
Jul 11 2024
Report: Legal Marijuana Market Valued at $47 Billion, Expected to Grow to $194 Billion by 2034
The global legal marijuana market is set to experience substantial growth over the next decade, according to a recent report by Prophecy Market Insights. Currently valued at $47 billion in 2024, the market is expected to surge to $194 billion by 2034, growing at an annual rate of 16.9%. The “Legal Cannabis Market Report” breaks …
Jul 11 2024
Initiative to Legalize Psychedelics Officially Placed on November Ballot in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, an initiative to legalize certain psychedelics has been officially placed on the November 2024 presidential election ballot. Today, Massachusetts Secretary of State William F. Galvin announced that Massachusetts for Mental Health Options (MMHO) has submitted enough valid signatures for their initiative to be voted on this November. The proposed law would legalize the …
Jul 10 2024
California State Fair, July 12-28, Will Feature Onsite Marijuana Sales, 30,000 Square Feet Consumption Lounge
The California State Fair begins Friday, July 12, and runs until July 28. This year, for the first time, the fair will include onsite marijuana sales and consumption, along with expanded marijuana competitions. In 2022, the California State Fair introduced an educational cannabis exhibit, as well as marijuana competitions similar to competitions the fair holds …
Jul 10 2024
Connecticut: $24 Million Worth of Legal Marijuana Sold in June, $150 Million in First Half of 2024
In Connecticut, around $24 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products were sold in June, continuing strong sales trends. According to data released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, $16,267,583 in recreational marijuana was sold via licensed retail outlets in June. Additionally, $7,656,831 in medical marijuana was sold, combining for a total of …
