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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Nov 16 2023
176.8 Million Americans (53% of Population) Live in States Where Recreational Marijuana is Legal
With Ohio recently legalizing recreational marijuana, a majority of US residents now live in legal marijuana states, according to a new report. Conducted by the firm Carnevale Associates, the report found that 53.1% of Americans live in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized. When it comes to medical marijuana, 245.9 million Americans – or …
Nov 15 2023
US Congress: Coalition of 20 Lawmakers Push For New Marijuana Banking Guidance
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley and Raphael Warnock joined Representative Earl Blumenauer and 16 other lawmakers in a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki. The letter is asking FinCEN to update its “out-of-date guidance on marijuana-related businesses to promote fairness in financial services …
Nov 15 2023
President Biden Should Smoke Marijuana, Says US Representative and Primary Challenger
US Representative Dean Phillips (D-MN), one of two primary challengers to President Biden, says Biden should smoke marijuana to better understand the hypocrisy of the federal government’s stance on the plant compared to alcohol. During a town hall in New Hampshire, Rep. Phillips says he’s “sure” that President Biden “has never even smelt weed, let …
Nov 15 2023
Report: Global CBD Market to Grow From $3.8 Billion in 2022 to $46 Billion in 2032
The global market for cannabidiol (CBD) is expected to increase by over 1,100% between 2022 and 2032, according to a new report. The report by Emergen Research found that as of the end of 2022, the global CBD market was valued at $3.86 Billion. It’s expected to register “a rapid revenue CAGR [compound annual growth …
Nov 15 2023
In New Study Marijuana Significantly Reduced Symptom Severity in Those With PTSD
In a new study the use of marijuana led to significant improvements in symptom severity including reduced nightmares and better sleep among those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Florida. It was published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, as well as by the …
Nov 15 2023
Legal Marijuana States Sold Over $4.5 Billion in Marijuana Between June and August
Among the legal recreational marijuana states that have operating marijuana stores and regularly report sales data, there was over $4.5 billion in legal marijuana sold between June 1 and August 31 of this year. There are currently 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, with Ohio being the most recent do to so last week. …
Nov 15 2023
Oklahoma Has Highest Percentage of Medical Marijuana Patients, Followed by Maine and Pennsylvania
There are 39 states that have legalized some form of medical marijuana, but in some states it’s more prevalent than others. In 1996 California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana. 27 years later and nearly 40 states have legalized at least some form of medical marijuana, while 24 have legalized marijuana recreationally. Although …
Nov 14 2023
Hawaii Approves 25th Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Ninth on Maui
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) announced this week that it’s given approval to Maui Wellness Group to open a new medical marijuana dispensary on Maui. The DOH announced that the new dispensary will open its doors on Friday, and it will be located at 1215 South Kihei Road. It is the ninth medical marijuana …
Nov 14 2023
Oklahoma Extends Moratorium on Marijuana Licenses to August, 2026
Legislation signed into law earlier this year to extend Oklahoma’s moratorium (temporary ban) on new marijuana businesses is now officially in effect. In May Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2095 into law, with the measure officially taking effect this month. The new law extends the state’s ban on the establishment of any new medical …
Nov 14 2023
Detroit Issues 37 New Licenses for Marijuana Consumption Lounge and Retail Outlets
Detroit has issued a new batch of marijuana business licenses. Detroit’s Office of Marijuana Ventures and Entrepreneurship announced this week that of the 65 applications it received for marijuana retail outlets, microbusinesses and consumption lounges, 37 have received approval and will soon receive their licenses. “These individuals and organizations have exhibited remarkable potential and commitment …