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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Nov 14 2023
Detroit Issues 37 New Licenses for Marijuana Consumption Lounge and Retail Outlets
Detroit has issued a new batch of marijuana business licenses. Detroit’s Office of Marijuana Ventures and Entrepreneurship announced this week that of the 65 applications it received for marijuana retail outlets, microbusinesses and consumption lounges, 37 have received approval and will soon receive their licenses. “These individuals and organizations have exhibited remarkable potential and commitment …
Nov 14 2023
56% of US Senate Democrats and 100% of Independents Are Sponsoring Marijuana Banking Act
A federal marijuana banking bill (the SAFER Banking Act) is now sponsored by a majority of the majority party, and all Senate independents. Initially filed by Senator Jeff Merkley (D), the SAFER Banking Act (S.2860) is sponsored by 34 of the Senate’s 100 members. 27 of these sponsors are Democrats, representing 56% of all Senate …
Nov 14 2023
Lubbock, Texas City Council Unanimously Sends Marijuana Measure to May Ballot
An ordinance that would make marijuana possession the lowest enforcement priority in Lubbock, Texas will receive a vote of the people in May. Lubbock Compact, the group pushing the Freedom Act Lubbock, announced last month that it had collected more than double the required signatures to put their marijuana measure before the city council. The …
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 …
