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], or via X.com/AMArtinelliWA.
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Nov 13 2023
New Ohio Bill Would Fund Peace Officer Training With Marijuana Tax Revenue
Legislation was filed today in the Ohio House of Representatives to reallocate some marijuana tax revenue. On November 7 Ohio voters approved an initiative to legalize marijuana. Portions of the law take effect on December 7, with the state required to issue licenses for marijuana businesses with nine months of passage. As passed by voters, …
Nov 13 2023
New York Legislation Allowing Marijuana Businesses to Take Tax Deductions Sent to Governor
Roughly five months after its initial approval in the Senate, a New York bill to allow marijuana businesses to take standard state tax deductions has been delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul. Filed by Senator Luis Sepulveda, Senate Bill 7508 was passed by the full Senate 43 to 18, and the full Assembly 116 to 29. …
Nov 13 2023
Ohio Senate President Suggests Increasing Marijuana Tax, Governor Promises to Respect “Spirit” of Issue 2
Ohio’s new voter-approved marijuana legalization law takes effect December 7, and lawmakers are deep in discussion on how to alter it. After making comments to the press last week stating that he wants lawmakers to make revisions to Issue 2 prior to it taking effect, Governor Mike DeWine has promised to respect the “spirit” of …
Nov 13 2023
Connecticut: Almost $25 Million in Marijuana Purchased Legally in October
Although legal marijuana sales in Connecticut fell short of reaching $25 million after topping it last month, recreational marijuana sales were at an all-time high. According to data released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, there was $24,865,870 worth of legal marijuana purchased in October. Although this is a roughly $340k from total sales …
Nov 13 2023
Wyoming Committee Votes to Ban Delta-8 THC
A joint legislative committee in Wyoming has approved a bill that would place a ban on delta-8 THC. Wyoming’s Joint Judiciary Committee voted 8 to 6 to pass the ban. Despite it’s passage, some members took strong stances against the measure, with the committee’s co-chair Representative Art Washut saying the bill is “not ready for …
Nov 13 2023
Michigan: Marijuana Tax Revenue in FY 2023 Was 38% Higher Than Beer, Wine and Liquor Taxes
Michigan Tax Revenue grew by around 50% in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to surpass $420 million. According to a newly released House Fiscal Agency report, the excise tax on the legal distribution of marijuana and marijuana products resulted in $266.2 million in tax revenue for Michigan. This is a 50% increase over the $178.6 million …
Nov 13 2023
$262 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Michigan in October
For the fifth straight month, legal marijuana sales in Michigan surpassed a quarter of a million dollars. According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, there was $262,891,203.09 worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in October. This included marijuana flower and shake as well as marijuana concentrates and marijuana-infused edibles, tinctures, topicals and so …
Nov 12 2023
CBD Led to Significant Improvements in Animal Model of Leukemia, According to New Study
In a new study the administration of CBD “resulted in a significant improvement in the biochemical, antioxidant status, morphological, and molecular measures in leukemia in adult male rats.” The study was conducted by researchers at the University Rey Juan Carlos (Spain), the Scientific Research Superior Council (Spain), Victoria University (Australia), the University of Melbourne (Australia), …
Nov 11 2023
Washington State: $465 Million in Marijuana Taxes Made in FY 2023, Over 5,000 Approved Products
According to data released by the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control Board, there was over $1.2 billion in legal marijuana sold in fiscal year (FY) 2023. The $1,257,812,688 in marijuana and marijuana products sold in fiscal year 2023 resulted in $465,399,615.68 in tax revenue for the state. Fiscal year 2023 began on July 1, 2022, …
Nov 11 2023
Researchers Find THC and CBD in Skeletons From 1600s Milan, Italy
According to a newly published study, researchers have found traces of the marijuana compounds THC and CBD in the femurs of two skeletons from 1600s Milan. The study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, found traces of the marijuana compounds in a woman who researchers say was in her 50s, as well as in …
