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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Feb 06 2024
New Mexico Senate Votes in Favor of Allowing Marijauna Drive-Thrus
New Mexico’s full Senate has narrowly approved an amendment to continue allowing marijuana dispensaries to operate drive-thrus. Senate Bill 6, filed by Senator Katy Duhigg (D), would make several changes to the state’s marijuana law, mostly technical. However, a substitute bill advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee would have placed a ban on marijuana drive-thrus, …
Feb 05 2024
The 5 States On Track to Legalize Marijuana in 2024
2024 is lining up to be a big year for marijuana law reform, with multiple states putting forth serious efforts to legalize marijuana. There are currently 24 states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, an astounding feat when you consider that at the start of 2012 that number was zero. In 2024, numerous statewide organizations …
Feb 05 2024
New Oklahoma Bill Would Require Licensed Pharmacists to Dispense Medical Marijuana
Legislation filed today in Oklahoma’s Senate would prohibit anyone but pharmacists licensed with the state from selling medical marijuana at a dispensary. Senate Bill 1979 was filed today by Senator David Bullard (R), and referred to Senate Health and Human Services Committee. According to its official summary, SB 1979 “requires any applicant for a medical …
Feb 05 2024
Marijuana Reform Group Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit From Texas Attorney General
A nonprofit in Denton, Texas is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the state’s attorney genera; who is attempting to thwart a voter-approved marijuana ordinance. Last week Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton for adopting amnesty and non-prosecution policies for marijuana that …
Feb 05 2024
FDA Recommends Allowing Hemp Seed as Livestock Feed, Plan Gets Initial Approval
A plan to allow hemp seed meal for feeding livestock is being recommended by the FDA, and it recently received committee approval. The nonprofit Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC) announced in a recent press release “a landmark achievement with the tentative approval of Hemp Seed Meal (HSM) for Laying Hens at the recent Association of American …
Feb 04 2024
New Jersey Regulators Announce New Digital Medical Marijuana Card, Free for All Patients
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced they the state will soon roll out new digital Medicinal Cannabis Program patient cards, and they will be free of charge for qualifying patients. “With the introduction of digital medical cannabis cards registration and renewal in the Medicinal Cannabis Program will be free”, says the CRC in …
Feb 04 2024
Hawaii Bill to Decriminalize One Ounce of Marijuana Scheduled for Public Hearing on February 6
A legislative committee in Hawaii has scheduled a public hearing on legislation that would decriminalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana. The House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs has scheduled a hearing on House Bill 1596 for Tuesday, February 6 at 2pm in House conference room 325 via videoconference. This will give members …
Feb 03 2024
WA Bill to Increase Possession Limit for Marijuana-Infused Liquids Advances to Full Senate
Legislation that would increase the legal possession limit for marijuana-infused liquids has been advanced to a third and final reading by the Washington State Senate. Filed by Senator King, Senate Bill 5340 has been “Placed on third reading by Rules Committee”. If passed through the third reading by the full Senate, it would need to …
Feb 03 2024
Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Kentucky, Titled House Bill 420
A bill that would make recreational marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older has been filed in Kentucky’s Legislature. The aptly titled House Bill 420 was filed this week by State Representative Rachel Roberts with six legislative cosponsors. The measure has been assigned to the House Committee on Committees. The legislation would establish a system …
Feb 02 2024
Washington Senate Passes Bill On Modifying Marijuana Tax to Consider THC Concentration
Washington’s full Senate has voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation that could lead to future changes in the state’s marijuana excise tax. Washington tied Colorado as the first state to legalize marijuana in 2012. Since then, 22 other states have done the same, but none have established a higher marijuana excise tax than Washington’s 37%. Now, …
