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 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, …
Feb 02 2024
Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty Become First NBA and WMBA Teams to Partner With a CBD Company
The Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty have become the first teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to partner with a CBD company. The teams, under the banner BSE Global, have signed a multiyear deal with Mynd Drinks. The company specializes in plant-based drinks that are free …
Feb 02 2024
Oregon Marijuana Sales Pass $75 Million in January
In Oregon there was just over $75 million in marijuana sold through legal means in January. According to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, licensed marijuana stores sold $75,547,403 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in January. This is on par with the $75.6 million sold in January, 2023. In January Multnomah County by far …
Feb 02 2024
New Mexico: $46 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in January
There was over $46 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in the first month of the year in New Mexico. In total licensed marijuana retail outlets sold $46,268,189 in legal marijuana, marking the 11th straight month where sales are over $45 million. This is according to data released today by the New …
Feb 02 2024
63% of Registered Pennsylvania Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
New polling shows a strong majority of Pennsylvania voters support legalizing recreational marijuana. According to the newest Franklin & Marshall College Poll, 63% of registered voters in the state want recreational marijuana to be legal, including 44% who answered “Definitely yes” to being in support of the move. Specifically, participants were asked “Do you think …
