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
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 …
Oct 09 2023
Legislation Introduced in US Congress to Regulate Kratom Nationwide
Companion bills that would regulate kratom nationwide while restricting government agencies from prohibiting it have been filed in both the US Senate and House of Representatives. The bipartisan Kratom Consumer Protection Act is sponsored by Senator Mike Lee (R) and Senator Cory Booker (D) in the Senate with the bill number S.3039. In the House …
Oct 09 2023
Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafes Vetoed by California Governor
A bill to legalize marijuana cafes throughout California has been vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 374 would have legalized Amsterdam-style marijuana cafes where marijuana could be purchased and consumed alongside other food and drink items. It has now been vetoed by Governor Newsom. However, given it was passed by the legislature with more …
Oct 09 2023
California Governor Signs Bill Banning Employers From Asking About Past Marijuana Use
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 700 into law. After being overwhelmingly approved by the state’s legislature, Governor Newsom has signed SB 700 into law. Filed by Senator Steven Bradford, the proposal “would make it unlawful for an employer to request information from an applicant for employment relating to the applicant’s prior use …
Oct 07 2023
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Legalize Psychedelics
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a widely supported bill that would have legalized certain psychedelic substances. “Today’s veto is a setback for the huge number of Californians – including combat veterans and first responders -who are safely using and benefiting from these non-addictive substances and who will now continue to be classified as criminals …
Oct 06 2023
Georgia To Become First State With Medical Marijuana Products Sold At Pharmacies
Georgia will soon become the first state in the US where medical marijuana products can be purchased at independent pharmacies. Nearly 120 pharmacies have agreed to provide medical marijuana from Botanical Sciences, one of the state’s two licensed production companies, following the Georgia Board of Pharmacy opening the application process. State officials expect it to …
Oct 06 2023
Maine Marijuana Sales Top $20 Million in September, Price Per Gram Declines to New Low
After four straight months of record-breaking marijuana sales, September saw a slight dip from August, but still surpassed $20 million. There was $20,347,890 worth of marijuana sold legally in September, according to data released by the Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy. This is a slight, albeit noticeable, decrease from the $21,648,253 sold in August. but …
