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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Mar 22 2024
The 5 States Gearing Up to Legalize Marijuana in the Near Future
There are 24 legal marijuana states. Of the 26 without legal marijuana, five in particular are gearing up to make a change. In 2023 and 2024 marijuana legalization legislation and/or ballot initiatives were filed in nearly all of the 26 states without legal marijuana. However, some of these efforts have far more of a chance …
Mar 22 2024
US Senate Majority Leader Circulates Petition in Support of Marijuana Banking Bill (SAFER Banking Act)
United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is circulating a petition requesting people “Sign On” to “Support the SAFER Banking Act!” “Can you imagine running a business without being able to deposit your money anywhere?”, begins the petition. “That’s the reality for law-abiding marijuana businesses across the country. In states where marijuana is legal, …
Mar 22 2024
Montana Legal Marijuana Sales Top $25 Million in January
In January there was just over $25 million in marijuana sold legally throughout Montana. According to data compiled and released by the Montana Cannabis Control Division, there was $25,110,065 in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in January. This is a slight increase over the $24,946,537 sold last January. $20,874,549 of the marijuana purchased in …
Mar 21 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris Said “We’ve Changed Federal Marijuana Policy”, 40 Days Later Confusion Remains
In early February Vice President Kamala Harris said “We changed federal marijuana policy”. 41 days later, and no answers have been given as to what was meant by that statement. In the February 9 video posted on the social media platform X, VP Harris said “We changed federal marijuana policy, because nobody should have …
Mar 21 2024
US Treasury Secretary Says It’s “Desirable” to Pass Federal Marijuana Banking Bill
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that it would be “desirable” for the federal government to pass marijuana banking legislation, calling the current situation a “problem”. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was questioned today during a House Appropriations Financial Services And General Government Subcommittee. During the meeting, Congressmember Dave Joyce (R-OH) questioned Yellen on the conflict …
Mar 21 2024
Delaware Senate Committee Passes Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for Any Condition, Allow Those 65+ to Self-Certify
A key Senate committee in Delaware has passed legislation that would enhance patient access to medical marijuana, including allowing physicians to recommend the medicine for any condition they deem appropriate. House Bill 285 was given approval recently by the Senate Health & Social Services Committee, roughly two months after it was given approval by the …
Mar 20 2024
Washington Governor Signs Bill Providing Exemption From 37% Marijuana Excise Tax to Patients
Legislation providing patients with an exemption to the state’s marijuana excise tax has been signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee. House Bill 1453 was signed into law by Governor Inslee following widespread support in the legislature; it passed the House of Representatives 82 to 14, and it passed the Senate 36 to 13. The …
Mar 20 2024
US House: Federal Marijuana Banking Act Gains Three New Sponsors, Now Has 107
The SAFE Banking Act, which already had more sponsors than any marijuana-related bill in the United States Congress, has garnered three new sponsors. Yesterday Congressmembers Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Chrissy D Houslahan (D-PA) and Gwen D Moore (D-WI) signed on as cosponsors to the SAFE Banking Act. The measure now has 107 sponsors, representing 24.5% of …
Mar 20 2024
Michigan Marijuana Sales Jump to $260 Million for February
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan saw a significant uptick from January to February, despite the month being two days shorter. According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, there was $261,036,389 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in February. This is an over $18 million increase from the $242,812,694 sold in January, and an …
Mar 20 2024
Missouri: $113 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in February
There was over $113 million in marijuana sold legally in February in Missouri. In total there was $113.4 in legal marijuana sold in February, an increase of $3.6 million from the total sales for January, despite the month being two days shorter. This is according to data compiled and released by the Missouri Department of …
