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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Nov 19 2024
Massachusetts Issues First Marijuana Research Facility License to Curaleaf
Massachusetts has granted its first-ever cannabis research facility license to Curaleaf Processing, a division of multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) unanimously approved the license, allowing the facility to operate in Newton, according to a press release from the agency. “We are excited to move the state’s first-ever Research Facility license …
Nov 18 2024
Nevada Senate Committee Prefiles Cannabis Tax Bill
The Nevada Senate Revenue and Economic Development Committee prefiled Senate Bill 41 today, a proposal designed to amend the state’s cannabis tax regulations. The bill, which will be considered during the January 2025 legislative session, focuses on the establishment of new requirements for cannabis businesses regarding tax permits. Currently, Nevada law imposes excise taxes on …
Nov 18 2024
Missouri Appeals Court Rules Cities and Counties Can’t Stack Taxes on Marijuana Products
A recent Missouri Court of Appeals ruling will reduce taxes on marijuana products in St. Louis County, following a decision that prohibits local governments from layering additional cannabis taxes on top of one another. The ruling clarifies that while local governments can impose a 3% cannabis tax, the state constitution prevents cities and counties from …
Nov 18 2024
The Most Popular Marijuana Strains in Texas Right Now
Here’s a look at the most popular marijuana strains in Texas. Although marijuana remains illegal in Texas, the state still has a thriving market. This is fueled by the availability of marijuana from nearby New Mexico—where recreational use is legal—as well as online sources, home cultivation, and other means. Last week legislation was filed in …
Nov 18 2024
Study: Hemp Extract With CBD and CBDA May Counteract Cognitive Impairments Caused by Chronic Stress
According to a new study, hemp extract containing cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) may help mitigate the cognitive impairments and brain inflammation associated with chronic stress. Published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology and conducted by researchers at Mae Fah Luang University, the study provides new insights into hemp’s potential neuroprotective properties. The researchers explored …
Nov 18 2024
Vermont: Over $100 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in 2024, Generating Over $20 Million in Taxes
For the third consecutive month marijuana sales in Vermont topped $12 million. July was the first month in Vermont where marijuana sales reached $12 million. In the months since, the market has maintained sales levels above $12 million. According to the Vermont Department of Taxes, there was $12.08 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold …
Nov 18 2024
Report Reveals Millennials Account for Largest Share of Pre-Roll Purchases at 45%, Followed by Gen X
Custom Cones USA, the company behind the smoking accessories brands DaySavers, Smoke Temple, and Fill-a Blunts, today published a white paper in partnership with Headset that provides the deepest analysis of the cannabis industry pre-roll consumer, looking at everything from demographics, purchasing behaviors, consumer preferences, and price points. The report found that Millennials account for the largest share of pre-roll …
Nov 18 2024
Michigan Marijuana Sales Hit $269 Million in October, Nearing $10 Billion Total
In Michigan, licensed marijuana stores sold nearly $270 million worth of product in October. In October, marijuana and marijuana products generated $269,527,217.05 in sales, according to data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Nearly all sales were for recreational marijuana, with approximately $1 million coming from medical marijuana. These figures represent a slight increase …
Nov 16 2024
Legal Marijuana Sales in Maryland Top $95 Million in October, $944 Million Year-to-Date
Maryland has continued its strong marijuana sales trend with over $95 million sold in October. According to data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration, there was $96,122,126 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in October, a slight increase from the $93 million sold in September. Sales data includes dried marijuana flower and prerolls, …
Nov 15 2024
Illinois Launches $7M Cannabis Research Institute
Illinois is investing $7 million in a new Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) to examine marijuana’s effects on individuals and communities. The funding, from the state’s Department of Human Services, will support the institute’s mission to provide comprehensive research on the scientific and socio-economic impacts of cannabis use and production. The CRI, set to be led …
