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 03 2024
Maryland Issues 174 Social Equity Marijuana Business Licenses
The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has officially awarded 174 licensed for social equity applicants seeking to operate marijuana businesses. The MCA recently conducted a license lottery for the social equity licensing round. Out of 1,515 eligible applicants, total of 174 applicants were selected across the micro and standard grower, processor and dispensary categories. The 174 …
Apr 03 2024
Massachusetts Council Approves Governor’s Plan to Pardon Hundreds of Thousands of Marijuana Offenders
The Governor’s Council has officially given approval to a plan introduced last month by Governor Maura T. Healey that would pardon misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions. The Council voted 7 to 0 today to pass the plan, which Governor Healey calls “the most comprehensive action by a governor since President Joe Biden pardoned federal marijuana possession …
Apr 03 2024
Study Finds Cannabinoids May Be a Promising Option for Combatting MRSA
A new study has found that “cannabinoids may be a promising alternative to antibiotic therapy for bovine biofilm-associated MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)”. “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to human, animal, and plant health on a global scale”, states the study, published in the peer-reviewed journal International Microbiology. “Search and elimination techniques should be …
Apr 03 2024
Washington D.C. Council Votes Unanimously to Make 4/15 to 4/28 a Marijuana Tax Holiday
Legislation to make 4/20 a marijuana tax holiday, including the days leading up to and after it, has been approved by the Washington D.C. Council. Bill 25-0760 was given unanimous approval yesterday by the full council through a voice vote. The ordinance was filed by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie on behalf of Mayor Muriel Bowser. “The …
Apr 02 2024
Missouri: Voters in Multiple Cities and a County Approve Ordinances Establishing Local Marijuana Tax
During tonight’s primary elections, voters in seven Missouri cities and one county gave approval to ballot propositions establishing local marijuana taxes. Marijuana was legalized in Missouri in 2022, with marijuana stores opening in February, 2023. The law allows those 21 and older to purchase and possess up to three ounces of marijuana, while allowing them …
Apr 02 2024
The 5 Federal Marijuana Bills Most Likely to Be Enacted Into Law in the Near Future
Despite serious federal marijuana reform remaining elusive, it appears closer than ever. These bills in the US Congress are some of the most viable options for change. In 2022 President Biden signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act into law, which was designed to streamline marijuana research and remove certain bureaucratic hurdles. In …
Apr 02 2024
Hawaii House Finance Committee Kills Senate-Approved Bill to Legalize Marijuana
Hawaii legislation to legalize recreational marijuana that easily passed the state’s full Senate and three House committees is now officially dead for the year. Senate Bill 3335 was passed through the Senate last month by a vote of 19 to 6. It then was approved through three House committees, with the full House voting 25 …
Apr 02 2024
Oregon Marijuana Sales Jump to $82 Million in March
Oregon marijuana sales increased considerably in March compared to January and February. Data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shows that there was $82,352,507 worth of legal marijuana sold in March. This is a notable increase over the $75.6 million sold in January and the $75.9 million sold in February. The yearly total …
Apr 02 2024
On 4/20 Hulu and Disney+ Are Debuting “High Hopes”, a Marijuana Docuseries Produced by Jimmy Kimmel
Hulu has officially released the first trailer for their new docuseries High Hopes, executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel that’s also airing on Disney+. High Hopes will debut on April 20, the unofficial marijuana holiday. The six-part docuseries will follow the owners and employees of MMD (Medical Marijuana Dispensary), one of the oldest marijuana dispensaries in …
Apr 02 2024
The 3 Most Likely Outcomes of the DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Review
The DEA has confirmed it’s conducting a review of marijuana’s scheduling status; here’s a look at the most likely outcomes. Currently, marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal for all purposes. After a nearly year-long review prompted by an executive order from President Biden, the Department of …
