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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Jan 23 2025
Connecticut Bill Seeks to Cap THC Levels in Recreational Marijuana at 15%
State Representative Mark DeCaprio (R) introduced House Bill 6325 today, aiming to limit the maximum allowable THC content in marijuana sold in Connecticut’s recreational market. House Bill 6325, fittingly titled An Act Reducing the Maximum Allowable THC Content of Cannabis and Cannabis Products Sold to Consumers in the Recreational Cannabis Market, would amend Connecticut law …
Jan 23 2025
Legislation to Decriminalize Psilocybin Filed in Connecticut
A legislative proposal that would decriminalize the personal possession of psilocybin has been filed in Connecticut. Today, State Representative Joshua Elliott (D) filed House Bill 6380, which has been assigned to the Joint Committee on Judiciary. The measure states: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: That title …
Jan 23 2025
CA$452 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Canada in November, Year-to-Date Total Now CA$4.8 Billion
In Canada, there was CA$452 million in legal marijuana sold in November, bringing the year-to-date total to almost $5 billion. There was CA$452.8 million in marijuana sold via legal outlets in Canada in November, a slight increase from the $450 million sold in October, according to data released by Statistics Canada. The year-to-date total for …
Jan 22 2025
Ohio: $414 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Between August 7 and January 15
Between August 7 and January 15, marijuana sales in Ohio totaled $414,671,359. This includes $147,862,618 in medical marijuana purchases and $266,808,741 in recreational marijuana sales. During this period, there were 3,573,632 recreational transactions and 1,565,444 medical transactions. The average price per gram as of January 15 is $6.89, considerably lower than the $9.40 average as …
Jan 22 2025
Maryland Governor Appoints Former New York Official as New Cannabis Director
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has appointed Tabatha Robinson, a cannabis official from New York, as the new director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration, the agency responsible for overseeing the state’s recreational and medical marijuana markets. Robinson, currently the executive deputy director of economic development and acting chief equity officer for the New York State Office …
Jan 22 2025
Florida: Green Thumb Industries Appeals Ruling Against Selling Marijuana at Convenience Stores
Green Thumb Industries (GTI), which operates Rise dispensaries in Florida, is continuing its effort to sell marijuana alongside convenience stores by filing an appeal with the 1st District Court of Appeal. The appeal follows a January 7 ruling by Administrative Law Judge Joshua Pratt, who sided with state health regulators in rejecting the company’s proposal. …
Jan 22 2025
Connecticut Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Cannabis Cafés and Restaurants
State Representative Aundre Bumgardner (D) filed House Bill 6056 today, introducing legislation that would allow for the creation of cannabis cafes and restaurants in Connecticut. The bill, titled “An Act Concerning The Establishment Of Cannabis Cafes And Restaurants Offering Cannabis-infused Food Items, Beverages And Other Products,” has been referred to the Joint Committee on General …
Jan 22 2025
Washington Committee Approves Bill Establishing Collective Bargaining Rights for Marijuana Workers
Legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for marijuana workers was given approval today by the Washington State House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards. Introduced by State Representatives Lillian Ortiz-Self and Mary Fossee on December 30, House Bill 1141 would grant workers in marijuana cultivation and processing the right to unionize and engage in collective …
Jan 22 2025
Mike Tyson and Weldon Angelos Optimistic Trump Will Reform Marijuana Laws
Mike Tyson, renowned boxing champion and cannabis entrepreneur, and Weldon Angelos, who received a full presidential pardon for marijuana offenses, say they’re optimistic about President Donald Trump’s recent support for marijuana reforms. Both Tyson and Angelos have seen firsthand how the cannabis industry can transform lives and believe Trump’s commitments to reschedule marijuana, expand banking …
Jan 22 2025
Former Verano Executive and Three Others Indicted for Insider Trading in Cannabis Industry
A former cannabis executive used insider information obtained from his employment to purchase shares of a rival cannabis company that was privately the target of an acquisition, according to an indictment returned in federal court in Chicago. The indictment accuses Anthony Marisco of obtaining material, non-public information about his company’s agreement to purchase the rival …
