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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Aug 10 2023
Gallup Poll: Half of All Americans Have Tried Marijuana
According to a new Gallup poll, half of Americans (50%) say they have tried marijuana at least once, the highest ever recorded. The 50% figure is a modest increase over the 49% in 2022 and 48% in 2021. In 2019, 45% had tried marijuana. In answer to a separate question intended to measure current behavior, …
Aug 09 2023
Colorado Made Over $23 Million in Marijuana Taxes and Fees in July
In July Colorado garnered over $23 million in taxes and fees from the legal marijuana industry. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue the state made $22,399,914 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of marijuana and marijuana products in July. This is in addition to the $843,850 in fees the state earned during the …
Aug 08 2023
Global Cannabis Stock Index Up 12% Since June But Down 47% From a Year Ago
The Global Cannabis Stock Index has seen a modest increase in recent weeks. As of the time of publication the Global Cannabis Stock Index currently sits at 8.32, a 3% increase from the 8.05 seen at the close of markets yesterday. The low point of the year for the Index came on June 23 with …
Aug 08 2023
New Hampshire Governor Signs Marijuana Bill Into Law
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) has signed into law legislation to create a commission designed to prepare the state for the legalization of marijuana and give recommendations on how lawmakers can most effectively achieve that goal. The legislation was proposed by the governor who believes the state should legalize marijuana in a manner similar …
Aug 08 2023
Cannabis Company Purchases 8 Beer Labels From Anheuser-Busch
Tilray Brands, Inc., a global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, today announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch. Upon closing of the deal, Tilray will acquire Shock Top, Breckenridge Brewery, Blue Point Brewing Company, 10 Barrel Brewing Company, Redhook Brewery, Widmer Brothers …
Aug 08 2023
Rhode Island: $9.4 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in July, New Monthly Record
Rhode Island’s legal marijuana industry has set a new sales record for the third straight month. There was $9,465,617 in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in July in Rhode Island, according to data released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations. This surpasses the $9.1 million sold in June and the $8.9 million …
Aug 07 2023
Maine Marijuana Sales Set Record for Third Straight Month
In Maine marijuana sales have set a monthly record for the third month in a row. There was $20,872,185 in legal marijuana sold in July in Maine. This is an over $2 million increase from the record-breaking $18,484,493 sold in June. In May there was $17.2 million sold, a record at the time. This is …
Aug 07 2023
$150 Million in Marijuana Sold in Massachusetts in July, $883 Million Year-to-Date
There was $150 million in legal marijuana purchased in Massachusetts in July, according to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. The $150 million sold in July is just $1.8 million shy of the record-breaking $151.8 million sold in June. $131.9 million of this was purchased by recreational consumers, with $18.1 million purchased by medical marijuana patients. …
Aug 07 2023
Study: Marijuana Use Manages Opioid Cravings, Reduces Unregulated Opioid Use
The use of marijuana significantly reduces the use of unregulated opioids, according to a new study. The study, which can be found by clicking here, is being published in the September issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy. It was conducted by researchers at the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use, the University of …
Aug 05 2023
Minnesota: Second Tribal Marijuana Store Opens to Everyone 21+
Just two days after the first legal marijuana store in Minnesota opened their doors, a second outlet has opened their doors to everyone 21 and older. Both outlets are on tribal land. As of August 1 in Minnesota those 21 and older are allowed to possess and cultivate marijuana for recreational purposes in Minnesota. Despite …
