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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Jun 05 2023
Louisiana Marijuana Expungement Bill Passed by Legislature, Sent to Governor
Louisiana’s full legislature has passed legislation that would allow for the quick expungement (removal from records) of convictions related to marijuana possession. Louisiana’s Senate voted yesterday to pass House Bill 286, less than two weeks after it was passed by the House of Representatives in a 69 to 30 vote. Given it was passed by …
Jun 05 2023
Illinois: $132 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, Year-to-Date Total Almost $650 Million
According to data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the state sold over $130 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products in May In May, there was $132,777,299.46 in legal marijuana purchased in Illinois. Of this, $100 million was purchased by those living in Illinois, with the remaining $32.7 million sold …
Jun 05 2023
Study: Marijuana Use Associated With Lower Risk of Liver Steatosis (aka Fatty Liver Disease)
According to a new study published by the journal PLOS One, adults with a history of marijuana use are less likely than non-users to be diagnosed with liver steatosis (aka fatty liver disease). The study “aimed to assess the association between marijuana use and liver steatosis and fibrosis in the general United States population utilizing …
Jun 05 2023
Poll: 70% in Louisiana Support Ending Marijuana Prohibition
An overwhelming majority of adults in Louisiana support ending the state’s prohibition on recreational marijuana, according to new polling. According to the poll, conducted by the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at Louisiana State University, 70% of respondents say they support ending the prohibition on possessing “small amounts” of marijuana. This marks an …
Jun 02 2023
New York Bill Would Allow Marijuana Businesses to Take Tax Deductions
Legislation filed today in the New York Senate would allow marijuana businesses that are legal under state law to take tax deductions that they otherwise would be able to take if they weren’t considered to be federally illegal entities. New York Senate Bill 7508 would alter the state’s existing tax code to allow marijuana businesses …
Jun 01 2023
California Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Marijuana Cafes
California’s full Assembly has voted to pass legislation that allows marijuana consumption lounges/cafes that can serve freshly made food and beverages (including marijuana-infused products) and host live events. California’s Assembly voted 64 to 9 to pass Assembly Bill 374, filed by Assembly Member Matt Haney. The proposal now goes to the Senate for consideration. “Cannabis …
Jun 01 2023
New Mexico: $47 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, Over 1 Million Transactions
There was $47 million in legal marijuana sold in May in New Mexico. According to the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, there was $47.7 million in total marijuana sales in May, coming from 1,013,476 different transactions. This is more than the $46.07 million sold in April, and identical to the $47.7 million sold in …
Jun 01 2023
$75 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Nevada in March, $634 Million During Current Fiscal Year
Legal marijuana stores in Nevada sold over $75 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products in March. There was $75,023,166 in marijuana sold in May, according to data released by the Nevada Department of Taxation. This is an over 10% increase from the $67 million sold in February. The state garnered $12,288,541 in taxes from the …
Jun 01 2023
Study: Low-Dose CBD as Effective as Melatonin in Improving Sleep
The daily use just 15mgs of CB improves sleep quality in patients with a history of sleep disturbances, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the University of California LA and …
Jun 01 2023
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Banning Denial of Professional Licenses Over Marijuana Charges
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed legislation into law that prevents a denial of professional licenses and certifications based solely on a civil or criminal judgement regarding the consumption, possession, cultivation, or processing of marijuana. Senate Bill 265 was sent to Governor Polis last month after passing the Senate 32 to 1 and the House …
