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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Rick Williams’ Highsman Releases “HIT STICKS”, an “Entirely New Single-Use Cannabis Product Category”
Former NFL running back Ricky Williams’ cannabis and lifestyle brand Highsman has announced the release of its newest product, HIT STICKS, in Massachusetts. According to a press release sent today, “HIT STICKS will shake up the fastest-growing product category in cannabis, the pre-roll market.” Headset data suggests that connoisseur and infused pre-rolls could represent 50% or …
States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices as of February 2025
The average price of cannabis varies substantially across the over 20 states with operating recreational marijuana markets. Here, we look at the states with the lowest average costs. Due to substantial variations in tax rates, regulations, etc., the cost of cannabis can be drastically different from one legal marijuana state to the next. Using data …
Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill to Revise Marijuana Advertising Laws
Senate Bill 5206, introduced last month by Senators Drew MacEwen (R), Chris Gildon (R), and Derek Stanford (D), was approved today by the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce. The bill proposes updates to Washington’s regulations on marijuana advertising, expanding allowable signage for licensed retailers while imposing new restrictions on content and placement. If enacted, …
Over $108 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Anchorage, Alaska in 2024
Legal marijuana sales in Anchorage, Alaska, surpassed $108 million in 2024, generating over $5.4 million in local tax revenue, according to newly released data from the Anchorage Finance Department’s Treasury Division. The data shows that total taxable marijuana and marijuana product sales in Anchorage for the year reached $108,484,831. The municipal retail sales tax on …
Receive Thousands Each Month to Smoke Cannabis and Write Reviews: 30 Positions Remain Open Across the U.S. Including in Florida, Maryland and Virginia
Toker’s Guide is seeking cannabis enthusiasts to fill 30 remaining positions for marijuana reviewers across Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C. The company, which operates an online dispensary directory, is offering these roles to individuals who can evaluate legal cannabis products, provide detailed reviews, and capture high-quality photos. Initially 35 roles were available …
Report: U.S. Cannabis Industry Projected to Employ Over 800,000 by 2029
Despite the cannabis job market experiencing a 3% and 8% drop in average salary in 2024, wages in the sector remain higher than those in many established industries, and the market is expected to grow substantially between now and 2029. This is according to CannabizTeam’s 2025 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide, released today. “People employed in …
New Minnesota Bill Would Increase Cannabis Microbusiness Loans, Speeds Up Approval Process
A bill introduced today in the Minnesota Senate would expand financial support for cannabis microbusinesses by increasing state-backed loan amounts and streamlining approval processes. Senate File 1449, sponsored by State Senators Aric Putnam and Lindsey Port, was referred to the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee upon introduction. The bill proposes raising the maximum state …
Study: Purified CBD Improved Symptoms in Over 80% of Children With Severe, Treatment-Resistant Autism
A new study published in the journal Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior finds that purified cannabidiol (CBD) may help improve severe, treatment-resistant behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prospective, observational study included 20 pediatric patients with severe ASD who were unresponsive to conventional medications and behavioral interventions. Researchers examined the efficacy and …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Total $94.5 Million in January 2025, Bringing All-Time Revenue to $1.78 Billion
Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $94,544,842 in total sales for January 2025, according to newly released data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Of that total, $71 million came from adult-use sales, while the remainder was from medical marijuana purchases. The average price per gram in January was $9. Dried marijuana flower led product sales, accounting for …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $144 Million in January, Prices Reach New Low
Over $144 million worth of marijuana was sold legally in Massachusetts in January 2025, exactly matching the total for January 2024. According to data released today by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries sold $144.6 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products in January, the same amount as January 2024. …
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