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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Apr 12 2024
Maine Legislature Approves Bill to Allow Marijuana Possession and Cultivation Convictions to be Sealed
Legislation allowing those with convictions for possessing or cultivating marijuana to have the charges sealed (hidden) from their criminal record has been passed by Maine’s full legislature. House Bill 2236 was given approval Wednesday through the Maine House of Representatives by a vote of 90 to 57. The following day the Senate passed the measure …
Apr 12 2024
Oregon Governor Signs Bill Extending Moratorium On Marijuana Business Licenses
Legislation extending the state’s moratorium on new marijuana business licenses has been signed into law by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. Governor Kotek has signed House Bill 4124 into law, following its overwhelming passage in the state legislature; the House passed it 55 to 1, with the Senate giving it approval by a vote of 20 …
Apr 12 2024
Michigan: March Marijuana Sales Crush Monthly Record with $288 Million Sold
There was $288.8 million in marijuana sold legally in Michigan in March, beating the previous monthly record by over $8 million. In total there was $288,843,279.77 worth of legal marijuana sold in March, according to data released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. This marks a drastic $27 million increase from February and a $46 …
Apr 11 2024
Missouri Committee Unanimously Approves Medical Psilocybin Bill
Missouri legislation to allow those with certain medical conditions to legally possess and use psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms”, has been given approval by a key House committee. Today the Missouri House Veterans Committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1830, a measure to allow the medical use of psilocybin if certain …
Apr 11 2024
Poll: 59% of Those in US Believe Marijuana Home Grow Should Be Legal
According to the results of a new poll, a strong majority of those 21 and older in the United States believe adults should be allowed to grow marijuana for personal use. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, included 2,024 participants all aged 21 and older who were polled between February 15 and 20. A …
Apr 11 2024
Democrats to Introduce Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill on 4/20, Clarifying Their Stance Prior to November Election
A trio of top Democrats in the US Senate, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is seeking cosponsors for a marijuana legalization bill they plan to introduce on 4/20. Although the measure is unlikely to pass the US Congress this year, it may have a shot in 2025. “Leader Schumer, Chair Wyden, and Senator Booker invite …
Apr 11 2024
Study Using Data From Millions of Patients Finds Access to Medical Marijuana Improves Mental Health
According to the results of a newly released study, patients suffering from chronic health conditions report improvements in their mental health following the enactment of laws granting access to medical marijuana. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK and the University of Basel in Switzerland, and it was …
Apr 11 2024
New Hampshire House Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill 239 to 136
New Hampshire’s full House of Representatives gave approval today to legislation that would make their state the 25th to legalize recreational marijuana. By a vote of 239 to 136, the House voted to send House Bill 1633 to the Senate. The measure, filed by State Representative Erica Layon (R), was approved by the House seven …
Apr 11 2024
FDA Commissioner Says “There’s No Reason for the DEA to Delay” Marijuana Scheduling Decision
During a committee hearing today in the United States House of Representatives, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf said “there’s no reason for the DEA to delay” a decision regarding marijuana’s scheduling status. During a hearing today of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, Congressmember Nancy Mace (R-SC) asked Commissioner Califf; “I understand …
Apr 11 2024
U.S. Congress: Lawmakers From 39 States Are Sponsoring Federal Marijuana Banking Act
Bicameral and bipartisan legislation to allow marijuana banking is now sponsored by lawmakers from 39 states. The SAFE Banking Act in the House (filed last April) and SAFER Banking Act in the Senate (filed in September) would both allow banks and other financial institutions to provide banking services to marijuana businesses that are legal under …
