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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Nov 30 2023
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Pass $1 Billion
Since Arkansas legalized medical marijuana in 2019, sales have surpassed $1 billion. According to data released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, medical marijuana sales were at $988 million as of the end of October. Although November sales totals have not been released, there has been well more than enough medical marijuana sold …
Nov 30 2023
Poll: 67% of Florida Voters Support Initiative to Legalize Marijuana
According to new polling 67% of voters in Florida want the state to legalize recreational marijuana. The University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll found support for legalizing marijuana is well above the 60% threshold required to pass a constitutional amendment into law. “Respondents were asked if they would vote yes or …
Nov 29 2023
Florida Judge Rules in Favor of $1.3 Million Renewal Fee for Medical Marijuana Licenses
An administrative law judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s drastic increase in the cost of renewing medical marijuana licenses is legal and valid. Late last year the Florida Department of Health increased the state’s $60,000 biennial renewal fee for those running medical marijuana businesses to $1.33 million, an increase of over 2,000%. Judge …
Nov 29 2023
Study Finds Cannabis Associated With Weight Loss and Lower BMI, May Be Useful in Obesity Treatment
According to a meta-analysis of clinical trials, those who consume cannabis or cannabis products often experience weight loss and reduced BMIs, indicating that they may be useful in treating obesity. The study was published in the recent issue of the International Journal of Obesity, with its abstract published online ahead of print by the National …
Nov 29 2023
“Stop Pot Act” to Withhold Funds from Legal Marijuana States “Has No Chance”, Says Democratic House Leader
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) says a Republican-led bill to punish states that legalize marijuana “has no chance” of being passed into law. The Stop Pot Act was filed in September in the House of Representatives by North Carolina Representative Chuck Edwards, and it now has five sponsors, all Republican. The proposal would withhold …
Nov 29 2023
US Supreme Court Considers Whether Hemp Legalization Impacts Mandatory Minimum Gun Charges
The United States Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case where the defendant is arguing that the legalization of hemp nationwide means that he should not face a mandatory minimum sentence for a gun possession charge due to his past marijuana convictions. In the case, Brown v. U.S., the defendant was charged …
Nov 28 2023
California Garnered $270 Million in Marijuana Taxes in Q3, 2023, From Over $1 Billion in Sales
California made over a quarter of a billion dollars in marijuana taxes in the third quarter of this year. According to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, California garnered $269.3 million in taxes from the legal distribution of marijuana in the third quarter, which covers July, August and September. During that period there …
Nov 28 2023
New Jersey Governor is “Very Much” Open to Legalizing Personal Marijuana Cultivation
New Jersey is one of just two legal marijuana states that do not allow marijuana to be cultivated for personal use, but Governor Phil Murphy (D) is open to changing that. In a recent interview with local outlet New 12 New Jersey, Governor Murphy was asked about legalizing personal marijuana cultivation and he said “I’m …
Nov 28 2023
Ohio Legislation Filed to Redirect Marijuana Tax Revenue, Allow Cities to Ban Marijuana Use and Cultivation
Legislation has been filed in the Ohio Legislature to significantly redirect tax revenue that will be garnered from the state’s recently approved marijuana legalization law, while allowing cities to place bans on marijuana use and cultivation. Filed by State Representative Gary Click, House Bill 341 would make multiple adjustments to how marijuana tax revenue will …
Nov 28 2023
US Senate Just One or Two Votes Short of Passing Marijuana Banking Bill (SAFER Banking Act)
The SAFER Banking Act appears to be just “one or two votes” short of having enough votes to pass the full United States Senate. Congressional staffers for two senators who are sponsoring the SAFER Banking Act both say that the Senate needs just one or two more Republicans to support the measure for it to …
