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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Oct 11 2023
Trulieve Has Donated $40 Million to Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Campaign
Trulieve Cannabis Corp has donated an additional $500,000 to a Florida initiative campaign that would legalize recreational marijuana, bringing its total donations to an eye-opening $39.55 million. The nearly $40 million was donated to Smart & Safe Florida, a nonprofit political organization sponsoring an initiative to legalize marijuana that will be voted on during the …
Oct 11 2023
Rhode Island Comes Just $40k Short of Breaking Monthly Marijuana Sales Record for Fifth Straight Month
Marijuana sales in Rhode Island fell just short of breaking the monthly record in September, something it had done for four straight months prior. According to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, in September there was $9,633,351.50 in marijuana purchased through licensed marijuana retail outlets. This is less than $40k less than the record-breaking …
Oct 11 2023
Study: During COVID-19 Pandemic, “Marijuana Smokers Had Better Outcomes and Mortality”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “Marijuana smokers had better outcomes and mortality compared to non-users”, according to a new study. Researchers introduced the study this week at The American College of Chest Physicians’ (CHEST) annual conference, and it was published in the October issue of the Chest Journal. “Marijuana use is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, yet …
Oct 11 2023
Ukraine Medical Marijuana Bill Advances, One Step Away From Reaching President Zelenskyy
Legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Ukraine has been passed by a key legislative committee in Ukraine, putting it just one step away from reaching the desk of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The National Health, Medical Care and Health Insurance Committee yesterday passed the legislation with overwhelming support. The committee’s vote comes nearly three months after …
Oct 11 2023
U.S. Census Bureau: Marijuana Sales Resulted in $5.7 Billion in Tax Revenue Since Q3 2021
A new report published by the U.S. Census Bureau gives details on tax revenue made from legal marijuana sales since the third quarter of 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau has released “a new experimental data product featuring quarterly tax collections at the state level for cannabis sales”. The Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government …
Oct 11 2023
Federal Marijuana Banking Act Gains Tripartisan Support in US Senate
Federal legislation to allow banks and other financial institutes to work with marijuana businesses has garnered tripartisan support in the United States Senate. The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860), which was recently given approval by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, has garnered tripartisan support in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has …
Oct 11 2023
Colorado: Nearly $140 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in September, $1.2 Billion Year-to-Date
In Colorado there was about $140 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in September. According to data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue, the state garnered $21,770,274 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of around $140 million in marijuana sales. This includes the sale of dried marijuana flower as well …
Oct 10 2023
CA Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Marijuana Products With Various Images Including Humans
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would gave banned the use of a large variety of images on the packaging of marijuana products. California Assembly Bill 1207, filed by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, was passed unanimously in the state Assembly, 63 to 0, and it passed the Senate 23 to 10. Despite the widespread support …
Oct 10 2023
Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Wisconsin With 36 Cosponsors
Legislation announced last month was officially filed yesterday in the Wisconsin Legislature. Senate Bill 486 was filed with 36 cosponsors, far more than the average. 10 of the cosponsors are senators, and 26 are state representatives. All are Democrats. Under the proposed law, those 21 and older would be allowed to purchase, possess and use …
Oct 10 2023
Connecticut: September Marijuana Sales Break Monthly Record, Year-to-Date Sales Reach $200 Million
For the second straight month marijuana sales in Connecticut have set a new monthly record. There was $25,203,738 worth of marijuana purchased legally in September throughout Connecticut, a state with a population of around 3.6 million. This is a slight increase over the then-record breaking $24,938,642 sold in August, according to the Connecticut Department of …
