Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Certain Medical Marijuana Edibles
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong (R) today signed House Bill 1203 into law, formally adding regulated edible products to the state’s medical marijuana program. Introduced in January by Representative Jim Vetter (R) with a bipartisan roster of cosponsors, the bill cruised through the Legislature with a 42 to 3 Senate vote on April 4 and …
New Louisiana Bill Would Impose $5,000 Annual Fee on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Louisiana’s licensed therapeutic-marijuana pharmacies could soon pay a flat $5,000 each year to keep their doors open under House Bill 657, filed today by State Representative Neil Riser (R-Columbia). The measure amends R.S. 40:1046 to direct the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to assess and collect a $5,000 renewal fee from every retail permit holder …
Massachusetts Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Psilocybin
Massachusetts State Representative Patrick Kearney (D) has introduced legislation that would legalize and regulate psilocybin, creating a comprehensive framework to oversee its cultivation, distribution, and use. The proposal, House Bill 4050, was filed yesterday and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue. If enacted, the measure would remove psilocybin and psilocyn from the …
The States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices (April 2025)
The average cost of marijuana differs widely across the more than 20 states where recreational sales are underway. This analysis focuses on the states with the lowest prices. Because of major differences in tax structures, regulations, and other factors, cannabis prices can vary significantly between legal markets. Using information from state regulatory agencies—and Headset data …
Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee Approves Omnibus Cannabis Bill, Sends It to Full House
A major marijuana policy bill aimed at reshaping Minnesota’s cannabis landscape is now heading to the full House after receiving approval today from the House Ways and Means Committee. House Bill 1615, sponsored by Representative Zack Stephenson (D), is the House companion to Senate File 2370, which was recently approved by the Senate Commerce and …
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Block Local Marijuana Decriminalization Efforts
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would effectively ban cities and counties from adopting or enforcing any measure that limits drug law enforcement, including efforts to decriminalize marijuana. Senate Bill 1870 was approved by a 23 to 8 vote and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation, filed by …
Study: Far-Red Light Boosts In Vitro Marijuana Growth and Shoot Yield, Clemson Researchers Find
A study from Clemson University has found that adding far-red light to red-blue light treatments significantly boosts shoot production and growth in marijuana plants grown in vitro. Researchers studied two hemp varieties—’BaOx’ and ‘Cherry 1’—in controlled growth vessels under varying red-to-blue light ratios, with and without the addition of 5% far-red light. Plants were harvested …
Colorado Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Reform Marijuana Laws, Including Doubling Legal Purchase Limit
A Colorado bill proposing sweeping changes to the state’s marijuana regulatory framework was approved unanimously yesterday by the Senate Appropriations Committee in a 7 to 0 vote, advancing it to the full Senate for consideration. The Senate adopted multiple amendments to the measure prior to the vote, meaning it will need to go back to …
Oregon Bill Would Establish Cannabis Health Care Technician Certification and Provide Incentives for Hiring
A new Oregon bill would create a certification program for cannabis health care technicians and provide financial incentives to marijuana retailers that employ them. Filed in February by State Representative Travis Nelson (D) and Senator Lew Frederick (D) House Bill 3790 would require the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to certify qualified individuals as …
New York Bill Would Restrict Opening Hours of Marijuana Shops Located Within a Mile of Schools
A new bill introduced today in the New York Senate would restrict when adult-use marijuana stores and tobacco retailers located near schools can open for business. Filed by Senator Cordell Cleare (D), the legislation has been referred to the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations. Senate Bill 7596 proposes that adult-use marijuana dispensaries within …
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