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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Apr 12 2023
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Maine File Measure for Automatic Marijuana Expungements
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Maine have filed legislation that would lead to the automatic expungement of thousands of past marijuana convictions and would allow for those in prison to be resentenced. House Bill 1646 was filed today in the House of Representatives with 11 sponsors led by State Representative David Boyer. It was …
Apr 12 2023
Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Supports 417,493 Full-Time Jobs in the US
Despite marijuana remaining illegal in much of the country, the legal marijuana industry in the United States supports over 417k full-time equivalent jobs. According to a new report by Vangst, a leading marijuana industry jobs platform, there are now 417,493 full-time equivalent jobs supported by the legal cannabis industry in the US. This is roughly …
Apr 12 2023
Marijuana-Infused Spirit Launches in Over 35 States
Marijuana-infused spirit Nowadays is now available in more than 35 states. Today Nowadays launches as “the first nationally available cannabis-infused spirit”, available in Low Dose and Micro Dose THC varieties. According to a press release, “Nowadays delivers a light and buzzy experience in a familiar format 750ml Bottle.” The brand was developed to “bridge the …
Apr 12 2023
$250 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Michigan in March, New Monthly Record
There was roughly $250 million in legal marijuana sold in Michigan in March, the highest single-month since the start of legal recreational marijuana sales in late 2019. In total Michigan marijuana stores sold $249,674,216 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in March, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency Monthly Report. This marks a roughly 15% …
Apr 12 2023
City of Cleveland, Ohio Files Motion to Expunge Over 4,000 Marijuana Records
Last week Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb joined Chief Prosecutor Aqueelah Jordan and Council President Blaine Griffin to file motions to expunge 4,077 records of marijuana convictions. The motions filed at the Justice Center wipe records dating back to 2017 for misdemeanor marijuana possession cases of 20 grams or less under Cleveland Codified Ordinance 607.02. …
Apr 11 2023
Colorado Garnered $23 Million in Taxes From Legal Marijuana in March, Total Nears $2.5 Billion
Colorado made $23 million in marijuana taxes in March according to data released today by the Colorado Department of Revenue. In total the state made $23,101,036 in taxes from the legal marijuana industry. This is roughly on par with, albeit slightly less than, the $24.7 million sold in February. However it is more than the …
Apr 11 2023
Pilot Study Finds “CBD is Effective for Reducing Seizure Frequency and Anxiety Symptoms”
According to a pilot study published by the journal Biological Psychiatry, the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) “is effective for reducing seizure frequency and anxiety symptoms, with most patients showing reductions over time.” Conducted by researchers from Wayne State University and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, the study is titled Effects of Cannabidiol Treatment on Anxiety, …
Apr 11 2023
WA Legislature Votes to Approve Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Bill
Washington State’s full legislature has now voted in favor of establishing a task force and pilot program for the therapeutic and medical use of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. Washington’s House of Representatives voted 87 to 10 today to pass Senate Bill 5263 through its third and final reading. The vote comes …
Apr 11 2023
Bill Banning Police from Using Marijuana Smell to Detain or Conduct Searches Passed by Maryland Legislature
Maryland’s full legislature has passed legislation that will prohibit police from using the smell of marijuana as reasonable suspicion or probable cause in order to detain an individual. House Bill 1071 was filed by Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield along with 43 cosponsors. The proposal was passed by the House of Delegates 101 to 36, and was …
Apr 11 2023
Texas House Passes Bill to Add Chronic Pain as Medical Marijuana Condition and Replace THC Cap
A bill that would expand Texas’ medical marijuana program has been passed by the state’s full House of Representatives. House Bill 1805, sponsored by Representative Stephanie Klick, was passed today by the house in an overwhelming 121 to 23 vote. This sends the measure to the Senate, with passage in the Senate sending it to …
