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 2025
Colorado Approves First Psilocybin Therapy Center in Downtown Denver
The Center Origin in downtown Denver has become the first facility in Colorado to receive a state license to offer psychedelic therapy under the Natural Medicine Health Act. Licensed by the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Natural Medicine Division, The Center Origin was officially approved on April 11. Located on Blake Street, the center will provide …
Apr 12 2025
Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Allow Marijuana Deliveries to Hotels and Expand Event Sales
House Bill 1331 was filed yesterday in Colorado to expand the locations where licensed marijuana businesses can deliver and sell products. Filed by State Representatives William Lindstedt (D) and Naquetta Ricks (D), the bill has been assigned to the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee. The proposed law would allow social equity marijuana license holders …
Apr 12 2025
Ontario Cannabis Sales Top $150 Million in March
Ontario marijuana retailers generated $150.84 million in sales in March, according to newly released data from Seattle-based research firm Headset. The total marks a slight 2% decline compared to March 2024. Despite the modest dip, overall marijuana sales in Ontario have reached approximately $450 million for the first three months of 2025, keeping the province …
Apr 12 2025
Washington House Approves Bill to Limit Financial Agreements Between Marijuana Retailers, Sending it Back to Senate
The Washington House of Representatives has passed legislation to restrict financial interest agreements among marijuana retail businesses, a move supporters say will curb vertical integration and increase market fairness. Approved on a 57 to 37 vote, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5403 would bar individuals or entities with ownership in a licensed marijuana retail business from …
Apr 11 2025
How Long Cannabis Stays in Your System: Urine, Hair, and Saliva Tests Explained
Understanding how long cannabis remains detectable in your system is crucial for some people, especially for those who consume the plant regularly and need to prepare for a drug test. Although marijuana contains dozens of compounds, most drug tests are designed to detect THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the primary psychoactive component responsible for the plant’s …
Apr 11 2025
Delaware Senate Committee Approves Bill Limiting County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses
Senate Bill 75, which would limit the power of Delaware counties to restrict marijuana businesses, has been approved by the Senate Elections & Government Affairs Committee in a 3 to 1 vote. The legislation would ensure that marijuana retail and cultivation operations can function more freely in certain zones while still preserving local control for …
Apr 11 2025
New Hampshire Senate Committee Schedules Public Hearing on House-Backed Psilocybin Decrim Bill
Legislation to decriminalize psilocybin in New Hampshire is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 15 at 1:50 p.m. in Room 100 of the State House. House Bill 528, filed by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), was approved by the full House last month with strong bipartisan support. Originally written …
Apr 11 2025
Israel Proposes Tariffs Up to 165% on Canadian Medical Marijuana Imports
Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry has proposed steep new tariffs on medical marijuana imported from Canada, with rates as high as 165%, according to MJBizDaily. The move is part of an effort to shield Israel’s domestic cannabis producers from what officials describe as unfair pricing practices. Economy Minister Nir Barkat is calling for the …
Apr 11 2025
U.S. Congress: Legislation to Block Tax Deductions Even if Marijuana is Rescheduled Gains 13th Sponsor
A federal proposal that would prevent marijuana businesses from claiming standard tax deductions—regardless of whether marijuana is rescheduled—has gained its 13th congressional sponsor. Representative Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) signed on to the House version of the bill on Thursday, joining ten other lawmakers. Known as House Bill 1447, the measure was introduced last month by Representative …
Apr 11 2025
Florida Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Ban Delta-8 and Delta-10, Restrict Hemp THC Beverages
The Florida Senate has given unanimous approval to a bill that would outlaw delta-8 and delta-10 products and impose new restrictions on hemp-derived THC beverages. Senate Bill 438, approved Wednesday, caps delta-9 THC in hemp beverages to under 5 milligrams per serving or 50 milligrams per container. It also includes a series of restrictions backed …
