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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May 04 2023
Hawaii Bill to Make Multiple Changes to Medical Marijuana Law Passed by Legislature, Sent to Governor
Hawaii’s full legislature has given approval to legislation to amend the state’s medical marijuana law, sending it to Governor Josh Green for consideration. Both the House of Representatives and Senate gave unanimous approval to House Bill 1082. The proposal was filed on January 3 by Representative Scott Saiki, and was sent to the governor exactly …
May 04 2023
Maine Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Social Clubs, Establish Shelf Life for Marijuana Flower
Legislation filed in Maine would make several changes to the state’s marijuana laws, including legalizing marijuana social clubs. House Bill 1880 was filed yesterday by State Representative Laura Supica, and today it was officially referred to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs. The proposal states that cultivation facilities and product manufactures “may not sell …
May 04 2023
Study: Canada Marijuana Legalization Associated With 9% Reduction in Traffic Crashes
Toronto saw a 9% reduction in traffic crashes immediately following Canada’s legalization of marijuana, according to a new study being published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review and published online ahead of print by the US National Library of Medicine. Conducted by researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke, this study “examines the association between …
May 03 2023
Colorado Psychedelics Bill Sent to Governor
Colorado’s Legislature has sent Senate Bill 23-290 (to legally regulate certain psychedelics) to the desk of Governor Jared Polis, who is expected to sign it into law. On Saturday Colorado’s House voted 45 to 18 on Saturday to pass the proposal, which had already passed the Senate 25 to 11. However, amendments made in the …
May 03 2023
Montana Governor Vetoes Bill to Reappropriate Marijuana Tax Revenue
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has vetoed a bill that would have reappropriated some of the revenue generated from legal marijuana sales. Senate Bill 442 was passed overwhelmingly in both the House and Senate, 82 to 17 and 48 to 1. Despite this, Governor Gianforte has vetoed the measure. Typically the legislature could override an executive …
May 03 2023
Florida Medical Marijuana Telehealth Bill Passed by Senate
Florida legislation that would allow physicians to renew patients medical marijuana cards via telehealth was given approval today by the state’s Senate, and it has already passed the full House of Representatives House Bill 387 was passed today through its second reading in the Senate, and placed on tomorrow’s calendar to receive a third and …
May 03 2023
Denver Launches New Cannabis Cares Program
The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses has launched a new program for marijuana businesses. The Cannabis Cares program is a City and County of Denver initiative that” recognizes cannabis businesses that go above and beyond to make a positive impact”, according to Denver’s official website. To qualify for recognition businesses must submit a social …
May 03 2023
Maryland Governor Signs Marijuana Sales Bill Into Law, Sales to Begin July 1
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed into law legislation that establishes a regulatory framework for legal marijuana sales, which can begin on July 1. “This will ensure the rollout of recreational cannabis in our state drives opportunity in an equitable way”, Governor Moore said at a signing ceremony for Senate Bill 516. “The criminalization of …
May 03 2023
$46 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in New Mexico in April, 16% Increase from Prior Year
In New Mexico there was $46 million worth of marijuana sold in April via licensed marijuana retail outlets, according to the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department The $46,076,614 in total marijuana sales in April is just shy of the $47.7 million sold in March (a monthly record), but is 16% higher than the $39.5 …
May 03 2023
Oregon: $80.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in April
In Oregon there was $80.7 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold in April. In total Oregon marijuana stores sold $80,748,638 worth of marijuana in April, according to data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. This is roughly on par with the $81 million sold in March, but is a decrease from …
