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 27 2024
Biden-Harris Campaign Launches Webpage Titled “Joe Biden Is Reforming America’s Approach To Marijuana”
In an effort to contrast the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach with that of former President Trump, their campaign has launched a new webpage on JoeBiden.com titled “Joe Biden Is Reforming America’s Approach to Marijuana.” The webpage begins with the statement “Joe Biden has been clear for a long time that our nation’s marijuana laws are outdated …
Jun 27 2024
Delaware Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin in December
A key committee in the Delaware Senate has given approval to legislation that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana this year, months ahead of schedule. Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 408. The vote comes a week after the measure was passed by the full House of …
Jun 26 2024
These 5 States Have the Cheapest Legal Recreational Marijuana Prices
Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, with all but Virginia allowing licensed sales. Prices in these states vary substantially. Among these states, the average price of marijuana and marijuana products varies significantly, with some states having averages more than double those of others. Using data compiled by state regulatory agencies, here are the five …
Jun 26 2024
Washington State Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million in May, Resulting in $37 Million in Taxes
Washington State’s legal marijuana market saw over $100 million in sales in May. According to data released by the state, there was approximately $101.84 million in legal marijuana sales in May, a 1.3% increase from the previous month and a 1.8% increase over May 2023. This brings the yearly total to around $500 million. Total …
Jun 26 2024
Arizona: Nearly $100 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, $24 Million in Taxes Garnered
Licensed marijuana stores in Arizona sold nearly $100 million worth of product in May. According to the Arizona Department of Revenue, the state made $24,482,049 in tax revenue from $97 million in marijuana sales. This is roughly the same as the $24,586,563 in taxes garnered in April, but noticeably less than the $28,423,424 sold in …
Jun 26 2024
Lawmaker Pushes Federal “Stop Pot Act”
A US congressmember behind federal legislation aiming to penalize states and tribes that legalize marijuana continues to seek support for the measure. The Stop Pot Act, introduced in September by Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC), is cosponsored by Representatives David Rouzer (R-NC), Gregory Murphy (R-NC), Pete Sessions (R-TX), and John W. Rose (R-TN). The measure would …
Jun 26 2024
Over 50 Cities in Ohio Have Placed a Ban on Marijuana Stores, With Statewide Sales Starting Any Day
So far 56 cities in Ohio have placed bans or moratoriums on recreational marijuana sales. Ohio recreational marijuana law, passed by voters last year, allows cities to opt-out of allowing recreational marijuana sales. So far, 56 cities have taken this approach to disallow marijuana stores. Under Ohio’s law, those 21 and older are allowed to …
Jun 26 2024
US Congress: GOP Lawmaker Says There’s Enough Votes to Pass Marijuana Banking Act
There’s enough votes in the United States House of Representatives to pass a federal marijuana banking act, according to Congressmember Nancy Mace (R-SC). The SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 2891) has 124 sponsors in the House, more than any other marijuana-related measure. The proposed law would provide federal protections for banks and credit unions that serve …
Jun 26 2024
Delaware Legislature Approves Bill to Allow Marijuana Banking, Sending it to Governor Carney
Legislation to protect banks and other financial institutions that provide services to state-legal marijuana businesses has been given approval by the Delaware Legislature. House Bill 355, sponsored by Representative Ed Osienski and Senator Trey Paradee, clarifies that providing financial services to legal cannabis businesses is lawful under Delaware state law. Passage of the bill removes …
Jun 26 2024
South Dakota Voters to Consider Measure 29 to Legalize Marijuana in Less Than 20 Weeks
Voters in South Dakota will have the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana in just 19 weeks, on November 5. Measure 29, sponsored by South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML), would make the possession and cultivation of marijuana legal for adults 21 and older. The initiative would also establish a licensed, regulated and taxed system …
