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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Jun 18 2024
Historic First: California State Fair to Feature Onsite Marijuana Sales and Consumption, Expanded Marijuana Competition
The California State Fair is set to make history this July by integrating onsite marijuana sales and consumption, ushering in a new era as the first time cannabis will be legally sold at a state fair. This historic action is a continuation of the California State Fair’s leadership on cannabis after legislation signed by the governor …
Jun 17 2024
Vermont: Overdose Prevention Center Bill to Become Law After Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto
Vermont’s Legislature has overridden Governor Phil Scott’s veto of an overdose prevention center bill. House Bill 72 was approved by the Vermont House of Representatives in January with a vote of 96 to 35. On May 1, the measure passed the Senate 21 to 8, sending it to Governor Phil Scott, who vetoed the bill …
Jun 17 2024
Ongoing Marijuana Study Seeks Participants to Get Paid for Smoking Joints for Science
The Science of Smokeability (SOS) study continues to seek participants interested in getting paid to smoke free joints and contribute to ongoing research. The SOS is a series of scientific experiments focusing on analyzing cultivation and processing metrics to evaluate which variables produce the most pleasant and least harmful smoking experience. The study will take …
Jun 17 2024
Top 10 Most Supported Marijuana Bills in US Congress
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, here’s a look at the marijuana-related bills in the US Congress that have garnered the most support. These legislative efforts span a range of issues from marijuana banking and veterans’ health care to housing and descheduling. All of these measures were filed since January 2023, and will …
Jun 17 2024
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Crime Rates: A State-by-State Analysis
Although a strong majority of people in the US now support legalizing marijuana, it remains a contentious issue, with supporters claiming it can decrease crime and critics worrying it might increase criminal activities. As more states adopt legalization, extensive data has become available, enabling a thorough analysis of its impact on crime rates nationwide and …
Jun 17 2024
US Congress: Marijuana Banking Legislation Gains 160 Tripartisan Sponsors
Tripartisan and bicameral legislation to allow marijuana banking now has 160 sponsors in the United States Congress. The SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891) in the House of Representatives has 124 sponsors, the highest number for any marijuana-related measure in Congress. In the Senate, the updated SAFER Banking Act has 36 sponsors. Together, these 160 sponsors …
Jun 17 2024
A Breakdown of the Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Up for Consideration this November
The November election is less than five months away, with proponents of marijuana law reform having a lot to pay attention to. Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 24 states, with medical marijuana legal in 38. Both of those numbers may climb higher following this November’s election, with three states voting to legalize recreational marijuana, …
Jun 17 2024
New Jersey Assembly Health Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Access to Medical Psilocybin
Legislation that would legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms has been given approval by a key Assembly committee. The Assembly Health Committee passed Assembly Bill 3852 today, moving it along in the legislative process. The move comes a little over a week after the Senate Heath Committee voted to approve a companion measure. Initially …
Jun 17 2024
Pennsylvania: New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Legalize Recreational Marijuana and Expunge Past Convictions
Bipartisan legislation that would make Pennsylvania the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana will soon be unveiled. Filed by State Representatives Emily Kinkead and Aaron Kaufer, House Bill 2500 would establish a legal framework for the recreational sale of marijuana, prioritizing licensing for disadvantaged groups. It also seeks to expunge past criminal charges related to …
Jun 16 2024
Maryland Governor to Issue 175,000 Marijuana Pardons
Maryland Governor Wes Moore plans to pardon over 175,000 convictions for the personal possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia. Governor Moore is set to enact one of the country’s most extensive clemency measures for marijuana-related offenses on Monday via an executive order. This action aims to address the social and economic injustices that disproportionately affect …
