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 12 2023
Ohio Senate Passes Resolution Urging Voters to Reject Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The full Ohio Senate has passed a resolution encouraging voters to reject an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana that will be voted on next month. Senate Resolution 216 was filed by Senators Mark Romanchuk and Terry Johnson with 14 cosponsors, all Republicans. “[Issue 2] does not serve the best interests of the people of Ohio, …
Oct 12 2023
D.C. Mayor Signs Bill Allowing 1-Year Medical Marijuana Cards for Non-Residents
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law ordinance that would make several changes to the district’s medical marijuana law. Today Mayor Bowser signed Bill 25-0368, the Medical Cannabis Clarification and Non-Resident Patient Access Temporary Amendment Act of 2023, into law. The proposal was filed in July by Councilmembers Phil Mendelson and Kenyan McDuffie …
Oct 11 2023
Most City Workers in Anchorage, Alaska Will No Longer Be Fired for Off-the-Job Marijuana Use
The Anchorage Assembly has voted to loosen the city’s policy regarding marijuana use among city workers. Anchorage is by far Alaska’s largest city, making up about 40% of the state’s population. Under a rules change approved by city lawmakers marijuana use would no longer be a fireable offense among those employed by the city, as …
Oct 11 2023
Nevada: In July, $71 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold, Half a Billion Year-to-Date
Nevada marijuana stores sold over $70 million in marijuana and marijuana products in July. There was $71,615,363 in legal marijuana sold throughout Nevada in July, according to data released by the Nevada Department of Taxation. This is a $3 million increase over the total for June, and is similar to the total for July, 2022 …
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 …
