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 21 2025
Oklahoma: $56 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in February, Generating Nearly $4 Million in Taxes
Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries sold over $56.2 million worth of product in February, according to data released by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). The sales generated $3,937,092 in tax revenue for the state, based on Oklahoma’s 7% excise tax on medical marijuana. When combined with January’s data, the state has made $8,125,709 in taxes …
Mar 21 2025
Illinois Bill Would Use Marijuana Tax Revenue to Fund Free Community College in Areas Most Impacted by Drug War
A proposal to provide free community college in certain parts of Illinois using marijuana tax revenue was referred to the Rules Committee today. Filed in January by State Representative Rita Mayfield (D), House Bill 1170 would amend the state’s Public Community College Act to require the Illinois Community College Board to develop and maintain a …
Mar 21 2025
Study: CBD Reduces Nerve Pain and Improves Memory by Activating Pain and Mood Receptors
A new study published in The Journal of Pain finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce nerve pain and improve memory by activating spinal PPARγ and 5-HT1A receptors. Researchers evaluated the effects of both acute and repeated doses of CBD in female mice with nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain. The study found that CBD significantly reduced tactile …
Mar 21 2025
Canada Retailers Sold CA$418 Million Worth of Marijuana in January, Up 6% From Last Year
Canada’s legal marijuana industry started 2025 on a strong note, with CA$418.325 million in sales recorded in January. That’s a roughly 6% increase over the CA$395 million sold during the same month in 2024, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada. Ontario once again led the country with CA$150 million in sales, followed …
Mar 20 2025
Legislation to Limit County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses Introduced in Delaware Senate
A new bill filed today in the Delaware Senate would restrict how much control counties have over marijuana businesses, while preserving local authority for municipalities. Senate Bill 75 was introduced by Senators Charles Paradee, Kyra Hoffner, David Sokola, and Bryan Townsend, along with Representatives Edward Osienski and Eric Morrison, all Democrats. The measure was assigned …
Mar 20 2025
New York Bill Creating Statewide Permit System for Cannabis Showcase Events, Including “Pop Up” Events, Delivered to Governor
A New York bill to establish a statewide permitting system for cannabis showcase events, including “pop up” events, has been delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation, Senate Bill 818, passed the Assembly on March 11 in a 96 to 53 vote after clearing the Senate in February, 43 to 16. Sponsored by State Senator …
Mar 20 2025
Colorado House Approves Bill to Streamline Marijuana Rules, Double Retail Purchase Limit
The Colorado House of Representatives today passed a comprehensive marijuana regulatory reform bill with a 45 to 18 vote. House Bill 1209, sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedtand along with 13 cosponsors, focuses on streamlining marijuana licensing rules, simplifying recordkeeping requirements, and expanding research and development (R&D) access for licensees. It also reduces certain appropriations and …
Mar 20 2025
New Hampshire Senate Committee Schedules March 25 Hearing for Three House-Approved Marijuana Bills
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing for March 25 to consider three marijuana-related bills that recently cleared the House of Representatives with strong support. The hearing will begin at 1:15p.m. in Room 100 of the State House in Concord. The hearing is expected to last several hours. The bills under …
Mar 20 2025
Second New Jersey Committee Approves Measure to Add Sickle Cell Anemia as Medical Cannabis Condition
A New Jersey Assembly bill that would add sickle cell anemia to the list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions has passed its second committee. The Assembly Appropriations Committee approved the legislation, Assembly Bill 913, today in a unanimous 9 to 0 vote. The proposal would explicitly allow patients with sickle cell anemia—a painful and chronic …
Mar 20 2025
North Carolina: Bicameral Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Now Has 21 Sponsors
Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in North Carolina now has 21 sponsors, following the introduction of identical bills in both the state House and Senate this week. The House version, HB 413, was filed Monday by six Democratic lawmakers and has since grown to 17 sponsors. The Senate companion bill was introduced Wednesday by Senators …
