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 10 2024
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin by the End of June, Possibly Next Week
Licensed recreational marijuana sales will begin for the first time in Ohio history before the end of June, possibly as soon as next week. On Friday, Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control began accepting applications from currently operating medical marijuana dispensaries seeking licenses to participate in the state’s recreational marijuana industry. This would allow them to …
Jun 10 2024
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition Seeking People Interested in Getting Paid to Smoke Joints for Science
DaySavers, “the most compliant and tested pre-rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the market”, announced today their partnership with the Cannabis Research Coalition and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP) on a first-of-its-kind study called The Science of Smokeability (SOS), which is looking to pay people to smoke pre-rolls for science. According to a …
Jun 10 2024
New York Legislature Sends Governor Bill to Permanently Legalize Marijuana Farmers Markets
Legislation to permanently legalize marijuana farmers markets in New York has been passed by the state’s legislature and sent to Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey (D) in the Senate and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) in the Assembly, would establish a permanent licensing process for cannabis showcase event permits. A cannabis showcase …
Jun 10 2024
Marijuana Rescheduling: Over 15,000 Comments Submitted on DEA’s Proposal
It’s been three weeks since the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) filed its plan in the Federal Register to reschedule marijuana. In that time, over 15,000 people have submitted comments. Since the DEA’s proposal was filed on May 21, launching a 60-day public comment period that ends on July 22, there have been over 15,000 comments …
Jun 10 2024
DEA Cancels Hearing on Psychedelics Ban Amid Legal Challenge
The DEA has cancelled a hearing scheduled for today that would have discussed the agency’s proposed plan to prohibit two different psychedelic compounds that scientists are urging them to keep legal. “As the matter before DEA is currently stayed, no hearing will commence on June 10, 2024,” states a notice by the DEA on the …
Jun 09 2024
These 3 States Are Vying to Become the 26th Legal Marijuana State
New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. Meanwhile, three other states are competing to become the 26th, raising the possibility that we could end the year with 28 states having legalized recreational marijuana. Many state legislatures have already adjourned for the year, with …
Jun 09 2024
The 5 Most Popular Sativa-Dominant Marijuana Strains in the US
In the legal marijuana market, there are hundreds of active marijuana strains (there’s 644 in Massachusetts alone), with many being sativa-dominant. Among the numerous options, a few stand out due to their widespread popularity. Today, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, while 38 states permit medical marijuana use. These states generally feature flourishing legal markets …
Jun 08 2024
Connecticut Board of Physicians Unanimously Approves Female Orgasmic Disorder and Autism as Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
A board of physicians in Connecticut has voted to add both female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as qualifying medical marijuana conditions. Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians has unanimously approved two separate petitions to expand the state’s list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions to include FOD and ASD. Although recreational …
Jun 08 2024
Maine: Over $20 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, Nearly $100 Million for the Year
Maine marijuana sales topped $20 million in May for the first time this year. According to data from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, marijuana sales reached $20,280,736 in May, marking a $1 million increase over the roughly $19 million sold in both March and April. May sales occurred across 381,148 transactions. The average price …
Jun 08 2024
These 5 States Will Vote on Marijuana Initiatives in Just 5 Months
The November 2024 presidential election is just five months away. Here’s a look at the state’s that will be voting on marijuana legalization initiatives. New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. This November, several states will be vying to tip the scale and …
