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 01 2023
Minnesota: Hundreds Waited in Line at Tribal Marijuana Store on First Day of Legal Sales
Today marked the first day of legal marijuana in Minnesota, with thousands visiting Red Lake Nation’s marijuana store, one of just two open in the state. As of today those 21 and older are allowed to possess and cultivate marijuana for recreational purposes in Minnesota. However, state-licensed marijuana stores are not expected to open until …
Aug 01 2023
New Mexico Consumers Bought $45.7 Million in Legal Marijuana in July
In New Mexico over $45 million in marijuana and marijuana products were legally purchased in July. In total $45,733,682 in legal marijuana was sold in July in New Mexico, a similar number to the $46,076,614 sold in June. The top month for sales so far this year remains May, with $47.7 million sold. All of …
Aug 01 2023
Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives Votes to End Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing
The Northern Mariana Islands’ House of Representatives have overwhelming approved a bill to end pre-employment cannabis testing for most government jobs. Filed by Representative Diego Vincent Camacho, the legislation was passed by a 17 to 1 vote in the House, sending it to the Senate for consideration. The move comes around five years after the …
Aug 01 2023
Study: CBD “Shows Promising Effects in Limiting Adolescent Alcohol Binge Drinking”
According to a new study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “shows promising effects in limiting adolescent alcohol binge drinking and rebalancing the bio-behavioural abnormalities.” The study was published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, with the title Cannabidiol tempers alcohol intake and neuroendocrine and behavioural …
Aug 01 2023
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patients Now Have Explicit Gun Rights
Arkansas legislation that codifies gun rights for medical marijuana patients has officially taken effect. House Bill 1784, which took effect today, alters Arkansas’ laws related to concealed carry licenses to state that officials “shall not consider a person’s status as a qualifying patient or designated caregiver under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, Arkansas …
Aug 01 2023
Marijuana Possession and Cultivation is Now Legal in Minnesota
As of today, August 1, the possession and personal cultivation of recreational marijuana is legal in Minnesota for everyone 21 and older. Minnesota is now officially the 23rd state with legal recreational marijuana. The new law allows for the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana flower while in public and up to …
Jul 31 2023
South Dakota Initiative Would Repeal Medical Marijuana Law
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed initiated that would repeal the state’s medical marijuana program. This proposed initiated measure would repeal the state’s medical marijuana program that was approved by voters in the 2020 general election. The repeal would make all possession, use, cultivation, sale, manufacture, …
Jul 31 2023
Study: New York is Top Marijuana-Consuming City in the World, Montreal Has Cheapest Prices
According to the the 2023 Cannabis Global Price Index, New Yorkers consume the most marijuana in the world. The study found that New York City residents consume an average of 62.3 metric tons of marijuana each year, the highest amount in the world. Sydney, Australia came second with 45.8 metric tons per year, despite marijuana …
Jul 30 2023
Second Minnesota Tribe Votes to Legalize Marijuana Stores, Sales to Begin Tuesday
Although the first state-licensed marijuana store isn’t expected to open in Minnesota until 2025, two tribes in the state are planning to open legal marijuana stores in just a couple days with no requirement to be a tribal member. On Friday the White Earth Nation Tribal Council voted to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 …
Jul 28 2023
This is the Last Weekend in Minnesota Without Legalized Marijuana
In just three days, on August 1, marijuana will become legal in Minnesota. Starting Tuesday those 21+ will be allowed to possess up to two ounces of marijuana in public, and up to two pounds at a private residence. They will also be allowed to possess up to eight grams of marijuana concentrates and 800mg …
