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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Sep 08 2024
Marijuana in the November 2024 Election: A Breakdown of State and Local Initiatives
The November 5, 2024 election, now less than two months away, is set to be a monumental day for marijuana law reform, with numerous state and local initiatives up for vote. Multiple states and cities this November will consider measures that would either legalize medical marijuana, legal recreational marijuana, or decriminalize marijuana possession. Most notably, …
Sep 08 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore’s First Two Days: No Reported Arrests, Over 1,000 Patrons
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located in North Carolina on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is nearing the end of its second day open to everyone 21 and older. Since the Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located at 91 Bingo Loop Rd in Cherokee, opened its doors yesterday at 10 a.m. …
Sep 08 2024
Massachusetts Campaign to Legalize Psychedelics (Question 4) Raises Over $5 Million
The campaign in support of Question 4, an initiative on the November ballot that would legalize certain psychedelics, has raised over $5 million. Question 4, put forth by the nonprofit Massachusetts for Mental Health Options (MMHO), would legalize the possession and personal cultivation of up to one gram of DMT, 18 grams of non-peyote mescaline, 30 …
Sep 07 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore Now Open, Hundreds Already Made Purchases
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, the first legal marijuana store in North Carolina history, opened just a few hours ago to a line of hundreds. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, located in Cherokee (91 Bingo Loop Rd) on the tribal land of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (three hours from Charlotte and 4.5 hours from …
Sep 07 2024
U.S. House: Federal Legislation to Allow Marijuana Banking Gains New Sponsor, Bringing Total to 130
Congressmember Betty McCollum (D-MN) has joined as a cosponsor for the SAFE Banking Act, bringing the total number of sponsors for the measure to 130. Congressmember Evans signed on as a cosponsor to the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891) yesterday. The measure now has 130 bipartisan sponsors, more than any other marijuana-related bill in the …
Sep 06 2024
Florida: New Poll Finds 64% Plan to Vote in Favor of Amendment 3 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
According to polling released today, a strong majority of likely voters in Florida support Amendment 3, which would make legal marijuana a constitutional right. According to the new poll, “Support for the measure to legalize marijuana surpasses the 60% threshold: 64% plan to vote “yes” while 27% plan to vote “no”. ” Amendment 3 would …
Sep 06 2024
New Mexico Recalls Marijuana Products
The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division has issued a recall for marijuana products that tested positive for a banned pesticide. The tainted products were distributed by WH Agriculture, LLC, operating under the name Maggie’s Farm. According to the Cannabis Control Division, these products were on the market between March 6 and August 1 of this …
Sep 06 2024
California Governor Issues Emergency Regulations “to Protect Kids from Dangerous and Intoxicating Hemp Products”
Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued proposed emergency regulations “to protect youth from the adverse health effects of dangerous hemp products”, according to a press release. The regulations, proposed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), “strengthen California’s ability to stop the peddling of intoxicating hemp products to California’s children”, states the governor’s office …
Sep 06 2024
Missouri: August Breaks Monthly Record for Marijuana Sales With $126 Million, Year-to-Date Total Nears $1 Billion
August’s legal marijuana sales in Missouri set a new monthly record. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there was a $111 worth of recreational marijuana sold via legal outlets in August, in addition to $15.15 worth of medical marijuana sold. The combined $126.15 million breaks the previous monthly high of $125 …
Sep 06 2024
Report: Legal Marijuana Market Valued at $47 Billion, to Grow to $107 Billion by 2028
According to a new report by Research and Markets, the global market for legal marijuana is valued at just over $47 billion, and is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. “2023 was something of a mixed bag for the legal cannabis industry”, states the report. “While 13% year-on-year growth to reach USD47.1 billion …
