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 15 2023
Global Hemp Market to Grow From $6.87 Billion to $19.37 Billion by 2030
The global market for hemp is currently valued at $6.87 billion with expectations that it’ll grow to be worth nearly $20 billion by 2030. This is according to a new Global Hemp Market report conducted and published by Cognitive Market Research. The anticipated growth represents a compound annual growth rate of 22.6%. “Hemp is considered …
Feb 14 2023
Marijuana Legalization Bills Prefiled in Louisiana Legislature
A lawmaker in Louisiana has prefiled two separate bills in the state’s House of Representatives to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana, with a third forthcoming. State Representative Candace Newell has prefiled two different legislative proposals aimed at legalizing marijuana and established a licensed and regulated system of marijuana retailers and producers, with one more on …
Feb 14 2023
Virginia Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales “Passed By Indefinitely” in a House Subcommittee Vote
Virginia legislation that would allow for the legal and regulated distribution of marijuana and marijuana products has been “Passed By Indefinitely” in a House subcommittee vote. Senate Bill 1133 was “Passed By Indefinitely” today in a 5 to 3 vote by the House General Laws Subcommittee. The proposal, sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan, was recently …
Feb 13 2023
Eighth House Committee and Sixth Senate Committee Approve Bill to Legalize Marijuana in Minnesota
A Minnesota bill that would make marijuana legal throughout the state continues to advance at breakneck speed in the state’s legislature. Earlier today House Human Services Policy Committee in a voice vote agreed to advance legislation to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older. This marks the eighth House committee to advance the proposal. Shortly …
Feb 13 2023
Why Marijuana Should be Legalized, According to AI
Below is an article on why marijuana should be legalized, written entirely by OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Marijuana legalization has been a hotly debated topic for decades. While some people argue that marijuana should remain illegal due to its potential negative effects on health and society, there is a growing body of evidence that supports its legalization. …
Feb 10 2023
Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Arkansas
A legislative proposal to legalize marijuana via a constitutional amendment has been introduced in the Arkansas Senate. Filed by State Senator Joshua Bryant, the bill would allow those 21 and older to possess and consume marijuana and marijuana products for all uses. It would also establish a licensed and regulated system of marijuana retail outlets …
Feb 09 2023
Fifth Senate Committee Votes to Legalize Marijuana in Minnesota Following Seven House Committees Doing to the Same
Yet another Minnesota Senate committee has passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy passed the measure in a tight 5 to 4 vote, making them the fifth committee in the Senate to approve the measure and move it forward in the committee process. It will need to pass a …
Feb 09 2023
Analysis: Legalizing Marijuana in Hawaii Would Create Over 3,300 New Jobs
According to a new analysis if Hawaii legalizes recreational marijuana the industry would create over 3,000 new jobs and generate over $80 million in annual tax revenue. According to the HICIA 2023 Adult Use Market and Tax Projection Report, conducted by the Hawai’i Cannabis Industry Association, the state legalizing marijuana would create 3,375 new full-time …
Feb 09 2023
Report: Global Medical Cannabis Market Valued at $31.8 Million, Expected to Grow to $57.4 Billion by 2028
Despite huge growth for the global medical cannabis market in recent years, it’s expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace over the next five according to a new report. The Medical Cannabis Market Report conducted by Research and Markets found that the global medical cannabis market size reached $31.8 Billion in 2022. Looking …
Feb 08 2023
Report: Global Cannabis Testing Market Valued at $1.1 Billion, to Grow to $2.8 Billion by 2030
The global market for cannabis testing is valued at $1.1 billion as of the end of 2022, according to a new report. The market size is expected to more than double between now and 2030 to $2.8 billion as more states and nations legalize the plant for medical and recreational use. The jump from $1.1 …