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 07 2023
Ohio Republicans Have Enough Votes to Overturn or Alter Marijuana Legalization Initiative, But Barely
Ohio voters have legalized recreational marijuana, but some fear it could be repealed by the state’s legislature With around 56% support, voters have approved Issue 2. The portion of the law legalizing the possession of marijuana and marijuana concentrates, as well as the personal cultivation of marijuana plants, takes effect on December 7. The state …
Nov 07 2023
Virginia Democrats Take Control of State Legislature Making Legal Marijuana Sales a Possibility
Although Virginia legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, they are the only legal marijuana state to prohibit marijuana retail outlets. Tonight’s election could change that. Earlier this year legislation to legalize marijuana sales – Senate Bill 1133 – was approved by the state’s full Senate by a vote of 24 to 16. However, the measure stalled …
Nov 07 2023
Ohio Becomes 24th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Ohio voters have chosen to approve Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older. Once Issue 2 takes effect on December 7 of this year, those 21 and older will be allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates (wax, oil, etc.). In addition, …
Nov 07 2023
Israel: New Medical Marijuana Prescriptions Doubled in October Following War With Hamas
Medical marijuana prescriptions in Israel were drastically higher in October than in previous months. According to data released by the Israel Ministry of Health, there were 2,200 new people prescribed medical marijuana in October, bringing the total number of patients to around 132,000. The 2,200 new patients is roughly double the amount of new patients …
Nov 07 2023
US House Committee Rejects Amendments to Allow D.C. Marijuana Sales, Stop Federal Marijuana Testing
The House Rules Committee has effectively rejected two marijuana amendments. Members of the House Rules Committee recently filed two marijuana-related amendments to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill, one to prevent most federal applicants from being drug tested for marijuana, and one to allow D.C. to open retail marijuana stores nine years …
Nov 07 2023
Maine: $19 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in October, Price Drops to All-Time Low
Revenue from legal marijuana sales in Maine saw a slight drop from September to October, but so did the average price of marijuana. According to Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy, there was $18,998,932 in legal marijuana purchased in October. This is a decrease from the $20,347,890 sold in September. There were 341,369 different marijuana transactions …
Nov 06 2023
Missouri Initiative Would “Remove All Marijuana Government Oversight and Regulations”
An initiative to drastically reform Missouri’s marijuana laws was approved for circulation by the Missouri secretary of state, with signature gathering currently underway. The Missouri Marijuana Consumption and Regulation Amendment would “remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances and consider it a food.” The proposed law would also “remove all marijuana government oversight and …
Nov 06 2023
US Congress: Bipartisan Amendment Filed That Would Protect State Marijuana Laws
An amendment has been filed to a House spending bill that would explicitly protect states that have legalized marijuana. A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers have filed an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill, that will soon be considered by the House Rules Committee. The amendment was filed by Representatives Tom …
Nov 06 2023
$165 Million Worth of Legal Marijuana Sold in Illinois in October, Prices Reach All-Time Lows
In October there was $164.9 million in legal marijuana purchased in Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, recreational marijuana sales in October were $138.7 million, slightly less than the $139 million sold in September. Medical marijuana sales on the other hand saw a very small increase to $26.2 million, up …
Nov 04 2023
Federal Marijuana Banking Act Gains Three New Sponsors, Now Sponsored By 34% of Entire US Senate
The SAFER Banking Act is now sponsored by 34% of the entire United States Senate. The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860) gained three new sponsors this week, joining the 31 already cosponsoring the bill. The new sponsors are Senators Alejandro Padilla (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Brian Schatz (D-HI). The primary sponsor of the legislation is …