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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Mar 24 2025
Connecticut Official Apologizes for Retaliatory Inspection of Cannabis Business After Owner Criticizes Testing Standards
Connecticut cannabis regulators launched a surprise inspection on a marijuana cultivator just a day after its president called out flaws in the state’s testing system, in a move that many are calling retaliatory. Following the inspection, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has since issued a rare public apology, admitting the compliance check “should …
Mar 24 2025
Florida Medical Marijuana Patient Count Passes 905,000
Florida’s medical marijuana program continues its expansion, with new data from the Florida Department of Health revealing that the state now has 905,006 registered patients. The latest numbers, provided date by the Florida Department of Health, show a steady rise in patient enrollment in recent months. Since December, the state has garnered an addition 14,000 …
Mar 24 2025
Maryland: Governor and Lawmakers Propose 33% Marijuana Tax Increase in New Budget Proposal
Maryland lawmakers, in collaboration with Governor Wes Moore, have unveiled a sweeping budget framework that includes over $1 billion in tax increases—one of the most controversial being a significant hike in marijuana taxes. The agreement, part of a broader plan to address a $3 billion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026, includes a staggering 33% …
Mar 24 2025
States With the Lowest Legal Cannabis Prices as of March 2025
The price of cannabis differs significantly across the 21 states with legal recreational markets. Here, we explore the states with the lowest average costs per gram of dried flower. Variations in tax rates, regulations, and other factors contribute to the wide range of cannabis prices from state to state. Using data from state regulatory agencies—and …
Mar 23 2025
Bipartisan Minnesota Bill Would Allow Free Cannabis Samples at Events
A new bill introduced today in the Minnesota Senate would allow licensed marijuana retailers to provide free samples at cannabis-related events. Senate Bill 2890 was filed with bipartisan support by Senator Zach Duckworth (R) and Senator David Dibble (D). The bill was formally introduced and referred to the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. Under …
Mar 23 2025
U.S. Congress: Legislation to Block Marijuana Tax Deductions Even if Marijuana is Rescheduled Gains 11th Sponsor
A congressional proposal to prevent marijuana businesses from accessing standard tax deductions—regardless of whether marijuana is federally rescheduled—has now garnered 11 sponsors across both chambers of Congress. In the House of Representatives, the bill—introduced last month by Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX)—gained its ninth sponsor on Friday, with Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) signing on. The legislation, …
Mar 22 2025
Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Voids Four More Temporary Restraining Orders Against Medical Marijuana Commission
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has struck down four additional temporary restraining orders (TROs) that had been placed against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), delivering another legal victory for the agency as it works to implement the state’s medical marijuana program. In a unanimous ruling issued Friday, the appellate court instructed Montgomery County …
Mar 21 2025
WA Bill to Eliminate Residency Requirement for Marijuana Licenses Scheduled for March 25 Public Hearing
A bill that would remove Washington’s residency requirement for marijuana license holders is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00a.m. on March 25. House Bill 2037 was filed last week by State Representative Melanie Morgan (D). The proposal would “modernize adult use cannabis laws” by eliminating the requirement that …
Mar 21 2025
Report Finds Psychedelic Mushrooms Market to Grow from $1.5 Billion to $3.3 Billion by 2031
The global psychedelic mushrooms market is projected to more than double over the next seven years, growing from an estimated $1.5 billion in 2024 to $3.3 billion by 2031. That’s according to a new report by Persistence Market Research, which forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% through 2031, up from a historical …
Mar 21 2025
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Kratom Sales
A bipartisan group of six North Carolina lawmakers introduced House Bill 468 yesterday, a comprehensive measure that would regulate the sale, distribution, manufacturing, and labeling of kratom products throughout the state. Filed by Representative Jeff McNeely, the bill establishes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for kratom, an herbal substance derived from the Mitragyna speciosa …
