Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Washington Committee Holds Public Hearing on Psilocybin Bill
Today, Washington’s House Health Care & Wellness Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1433, a measure to legalize medical psilocybin in a highly regulated manner. Filed by State Representative Nicole Macri (D) with 29 sponsors, HB 1433 would allow those with a physician recommendation to use psilocybin. The bill would create a structured …
Arkansas: $24 Million in December Medical Marijuana Sales, $275 Million in 2024, Over 75,000 Pounds Sold
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas reached $275.9 million in 2024, with December contributing $24 million to the total. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, the state’s 37 dispensaries sold 75,598 pounds of medical marijuana throughout the year, marking a significant increase from the 62,227 pounds sold in 2023. However, despite higher product …
Arkansas Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Purchases With Health Savings Accounts
Legislation to allow qualifying patients and designated caregivers to purchase medical marijuana using a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) has been filed in the Arkansas Legislature. House Bill 1408 was filed today by State Representatives Aaron Pilkington (R) and Joshua Bryant (R). The measure would amend state law to explicitly …
US Senators Discuss Marijuana Banking Access at Committee Hearing
Today, lawmakers in the Senate addressed the financial struggles of marijuana businesses, with bipartisan remarks underscoring the industry’s banking challenges and a need for reform. While some senators framed the issue within a broader federal policy discussion, others focused on the immediate need for financial access. During the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban …
Illinois: December Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record With $176 Million, Bringing 2024 Total to $2 Billion
There was more than $176 million in legal marijuana sold in Illinois in December, bringing the total for 2024 to $2 billion. Data released today by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer shows that there was $153.2 million in recreational marijuana sold in December. When you combine this with the $23.5 million in medical marijuana …
California: $327 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in January
In California, there was $327 million in licensed marijuana sales in January. These sales mark a slight decrease from the $332 million sold in December, and the roughly $340 million sold in January 2024. In 2024, sales reached $4.2 billion. According to the research firm Headset, dried marijuana flower remained the top-selling category in January, …
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. As of February 2025
The landscape of popular marijuana strains continues to evolve throughout the United States, with some classics holding strong while new contenders gain traction. Using data supplied by state cannabis commissions and Leafly, here are the ten most popular strains in the U.S. as of February 2025.
U.S. Congress: Republican Lawmaker Files First Marijuana Bill of 2025
Congressmember Greg Steube (R-Florida) has introduced the first marijuana-related bill of the 119th Congress, a measure to safeguard military veterans who use medical marijuana in compliance with state laws from losing their federal benefits. The proposed legislation, titled the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act, would also ensure that doctors within the Department of …
Lockhart, Texas City Council Overturns Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
The city council for Lockhart, a Texas city with a population of around 15,000, has voted to overturn a voter-approved ordinance that would have decriminalized marijuana possession. In November, voters in Lockhart approved an ordinance to decriminalize marijuana with 68% support. The proposal would have prevented arrests and criminal charges for possessing up to four …
Aurora Cannabis Reports Record-Breaking Q3 Revenue and Profit Growth
Aurora Cannabis Inc., a leading Canadian-based global medical cannabis company, has reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending December 31, 2024. The company achieved “record-breaking” figures in several key areas, underscoring its strong position in the global cannabis industry.
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