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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Jun 06 2023
Massachusetts: Cost of Legal Marijuana Drops to All-Time Low of $6.05 Per Gram
The cost of marijuana in Massachusetts is now just $6.05 a gram, according to data released by the Cannabis Control Commission The average price per gram of legal marijuana in Massachusetts dropped from $6.63 in March, to $6.05 in April. The previous all-time low was $6.15 in January. The roughly $6 per gram average marks …
Jun 06 2023
Massachusetts Bill Would Give Legal Protections to Out-of-State Medical Marijuana Patients
Legislation scheduled for a hearing next week in the Massachusetts Legislature would give legal protections to tourists who have a valid medical marijuana authorization from another state. Filed by Senators Susan Moran, Lindsay Sabadosa and Patrick O’Connor, Senate Bill 1082 has been scheduled for a hearing by the Joint Committee on The Judiciary at 1pm …
Jun 06 2023
Maine Legislature Approves Bill to Double Marijuana Cultivation Limit
The Maine Legislature has given approval to legislation that doubles the current limit for the personal cultivation of marijuana. House Bill 555, filed by State Representative David Boyer along with a bipartisan coalition of nine other lawmakers, has now been passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate. It will soon be sent to …
Jun 06 2023
Rhode Island Committee Votes 12 to 2 to Legalize Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)
Rhode Island legislation that would legalize the possession and cultivation of the psychedelic compound psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) has been passed by a key House committee. The House Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 2 today to pass House Bill 5923, roughly three months after it was introduced. The proposal would allow those 21 and …
Jun 06 2023
Missouri Courts Expunge Over 44,000 Marijuana Convictions Ahead of June 8 Deadline
Over 44,000 marijuana cases have been expunged in Missouri under Article XIV of the state’s constitution, including over 10,000 felony convictions. Article XIV was included in the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law. The initiative requires courts to expunge all eligible misdemeanor marijuana convictions by Thursday, June 8th. Multiple counties including Audrain, Clay, Cooper, Carter, Greene, …
Jun 05 2023
Study Finds CBD Treatment Can Enhance Social Interactions in Animal Model of Autism
Acute treatment with as little as 10 mg/kg of purified CBD “can enhance social interaction preference in male mice that are otherwise socially deficient”, according to a new study that could have important implications for humans and open the door for future research. The study is available in the recent issue of the journal Advances …
Jun 05 2023
Rhode Island Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Possession and Cultivation Scheduled for Committee Consideration
Legislation that would legalize the possession of up to an ounce of psilocybin – the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms – has been scheduled for consideration tomorrow in the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 5923 would allow those 21 and older to possess and grow up to 28.35 grams (one ounce) of psilocybin for …
Jun 05 2023
New York Senate Passes Bill Allowing Tax Deductions for Marijuana Businesses
Just three days after its introduction a New York bill to allow marijuana businesses to take standard state tax deductions has been passed by the full Senate. Senate Bill 7508, filed by Senator Luis Sepulveda, has now been sent to the state Assembly. Passage in the Assembly would put the measure before Governor Kathy Hochul. …
Jun 05 2023
Arkansas: $23.9 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in April, $94 Million Year-to-Date
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas were just shy of $24 million in April, according to data released by the Department of Finance and Administration. The $23.9 million worth of medical marijuana and medical marijuana products sold in April brings the year-to-date total to almost $100 million at $94 million. This is virtually to the same …
Jun 05 2023
Arkansas Bill Establishing Gun Rights for Medical Marijuana Patients Becomes Law
Arkansas legislation that codifies gun rights for medical marijuana patients has become law. House Bill 1784 amends Arkansas’ gun laws to explicitly establish legal rights for medical marijuana patients. The measure was passed through the full Senate by a vote of 26 to 3, and was passed by the House of Representatives 82 to 5. …
