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 02 2024
North Dakota: Enough Signatures Gathered to Put Marijuana Legalization to November Vote
A campaign aiming to legalize marijuana in North Dakota has gathered more than enough signatures to place an initiative on this November’s ballot. “After months of hard work and incredible community support, we are ready to submit our collected signatures at the North Dakota State Capitol,” said New Economic Frontier in an email sent today. …
Jul 02 2024
Oregon: $80 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in June, $6.7 Billion Since October 2016
In June, Oregon’s licensed marijuana stores reported sales totaling $79,854,131. Although this figure is slightly below the $81,976,813 recorded in May, it continues to demonstrate the strong performance of Oregon’s marijuana market, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Monthly sales have no dropped below $75 million since February 2023. Since the commencement of …
Jul 02 2024
Prominent Attorney Predicts Marijuana Rescheduling Will Be Cancelled Due to US Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision
A prominent attorney is suggesting that the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III will be cancelled following the United State Supreme Court’s decision on Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. Attorney Josh Schiller is one of the lead lawyers in a case where multiple cannabis companies are challenging the federal prohibition on marijuana. …
Jul 01 2024
Kentucky Now Accepting Applications for Marijuana Business Licenses
The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis is now accepting applications for cannabis business licenses through the online Business Licensing Application Portal. The portal, which can be found by clicking here, will remain open from July 1, 2024 until August 31, 2024 for application submissions. The state will be accepting applications for four different categories; medical …
Jul 01 2024
Federal Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Allow Expungements Sponsored by Lawmakers From 31 States
Legislation in the United States House of Representatives and Senate that would deschedule marijuana is sponsored by lawmakers from 31 different states. In the House, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act now has 92 sponsors, while the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) has 18 sponsors. The combined 110 sponsors represent 31 …
Jul 01 2024
Florida Governor’s PAC to Oppose Marijuana Initiative Has Raised $10,000, Supporters Have Raised $60 Million
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s recently established political action committee, “Florida Freedom Fund,” has encountered significant fundraising challenges in its campaign against a marijuana legalization initiative (Amendment 3). As of last week, the PAC has garnered only $10,000 in contributions, according to the Division of Elections. 100% of these contributions came from former Pennsylvania Congressman Keith …
Jul 01 2024
Colorado Recalls Marijuana Products Over Mold, Sixth Recall This Year
The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is issuing a Health and Safety Advisory due to the identification of potentially contaminated Retail Marijuana Flower (bud/shake/trim) produced and sold by NOCO Farm, LLC d.b.a. Snaxland. The CDPHE and DOR deem it a threat to public …
Jul 01 2024
New Mexico Sees $48 Million in Marijuana Sales in June, Over 1.1 Million Transactions
New Mexico’s marijuana market continues to thrive, with June’s total marijuana sales passing $48 million. According to the latest data from the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, there was $48,072,161.91 in total marijuana sales in June. This month’s sales were distributed across 1,148,950 transactions. Recreational marijuana sales contributed $36,513,095.44, while medical marijuana sales totaled …
Jul 01 2024
North Dakota: 43% of Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana With Initiative Likely to be on November Ballot
According to newly released polling, a majority of voters in North Dakota oppose legalizing recreational marijuana. The poll, commissioned by the Brighter Future Alliance and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, surveyed 500 likely voters between June 15 and 19, asking them about a variety of political issues. The poll found that 57% of North Dakota …
Jul 01 2024
Washington State Marijuana Labs Now Under Authority of Department of Agriculture
Starting today, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has the regulatory authority to accredit cannabis laboratories. “For more than five years, WSDA has been engaged in a process to improve the integrity and oversight of the laboratories that test cannabis destined to be processed and sold in the state”, states a press release from …
