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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Jun 11 2024
New York Officials Approve Rules Allowing Those 21+ to Grow 12 Marijuana Plants at Home
The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has given final approval to rules that allow those 21 and older to grow marijuana for personal use at a private residence. In February the CCB gave preliminary approval to rules allowing for personal home grows. The proposed rules were posted in the state’s register the following month, …
Jun 11 2024
Smart & Safe Florida Raises Record $60 Million for Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Smart & Safe Florida, a nonprofit political committee, has raised over $60 million for its marijuana legalization initiative, surpassing all previous statewide marijuana efforts in the United States. According to data released by the Florida Department of State Division of Elections, Smart & Safe Florida has raised $60,158,153.76 as of May 31. This is well …
Jun 11 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore to Open for Everyone 21+ by End of August
A marijuana superstore, located in a former bingo hall that cost over $50 million to refurbish, will open to everyone 21 and older on tribal land in North Carolina by the end of August. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council voted last week to legalize recreational marijuana. In September, EBCI members overwhelmingly …
Jun 11 2024
Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Three Felony Counts Related to Purchasing a Gun While Addicted to Drugs
Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018. Prosecutors argued that he lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by stating he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a …
Jun 11 2024
Study: Secondhand Harms From Alcohol Six Times More Common Than Marijuana
A recent study titled reveals that secondhand harms from alcohol are significantly more prevalent than those from marijuana. The study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drygs, aimed to measure the prevalence and overlap of secondhand harms caused by others’ use of alcohol, cannabis, opioids, or other drugs. It also examined sociodemographic and …
Jun 11 2024
Report: Marijuana Testing Market Worth Nearly $2 Billion
The global cannabis testing market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $1.8 billion in 2024 and is poised to reach $4.0 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2024 to 2029. This is according to a new report conducted by the research firm Markets and Markets. The comprehensive research …
Jun 11 2024
Connecticut Reports $24.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales for May
May marijuana sales in Connecticut were slightly higher than in April, reflecting a continuing trend of strong consumer demand. The $24,713,887 in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in May surpasses the $23.9 million sold in April and the $22.7 million sold in May 2023. This is according to data released by the Connecticut Department …
Jun 10 2024
California Senate Committee Approves Assembly-Passed Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafés
A key committee in the California Senate has approved legislation to legalize marijuana cafés, following its passage in the full Assembly. The Senate’s Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee has voted 9 to 2 to pass Assembly Bill 1775, roughly three weeks after it passed the Assembly by a vote of 58 to 6. The …
Jun 10 2024
Republican Lawmakers Push to Ban Delta-8 THC Nationwide Via House Appropriations Bill
Republicans are seeking to ban hemp compounds such as Delta-8 THC nationwide through an amendment included in a massive spending bill. Last month, the House Agriculture Committee approved an amendment to a $1.5 trillion Federal Farm Bill that proposes a ban on most hemp products, including all cannabinoids synthesized or manufactured outside of the plant, …
Jun 10 2024
Montana’s Legal Marijuana Market Records $27 Million in Sales for May
In May, Montana continued its robust marijuana market, recording a total of $26.93 million in sales. This figure demonstrates the state’s ongoing strong performance in marijuana sales since legalization. Recreational marijuana sales played a significant role, contributing $22.86 million, while medical marijuana sales accounted for $4.08 million for the month. May’s sales mark the 15th …
