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 16 2023
Minnesota Conference Committee Reaches Agreement on Marijuana Legalization Bill
A conference committee made up of five senators and five state representatives has reached a deal on a specific framework for a bill to legalize marijuana. Both the House and Senate have already voted to pass their version of HF 100 to legalize marijuana for those 21 and older. However, differences in amendments required a …
May 16 2023
North Carolina Committee Approves Psilocybin and MDMA Research Bill
A key committee in the North Carolina House of Representatives has voted to approve legislation that would spend millions to research psilocybin and MDMA. The House Health Committee voted today to pass House Bill 727, filed by Representative Edward Goodwin. The proposal would establish a $5 million grant program designed specifically to research the medical …
May 15 2023
Springfield, Missouri City Council Likely to Put Marijuana Tax Ordinance On August Ballot
Following several Missouri cities approving local marijuana taxes in the April election, Springfield may be poised to do the same. Today the Springfield City Council held a special meeting to discuss the possibility of imposing a local 3% tax on marijuana sales, similar to what voters approved last month in St Louis, Columbia and Kansas …
May 15 2023
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Allocating Millions for Psilocybin Research
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed into law legislation that allocates millions of dollars for the research of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. Governor Hobbs signed the measure into law a mere hours after the legislature gave it approval. Specifically, the Department of Health Services (DHS) will distribute $5 million in fiscal …
May 15 2023
Las Vegas’ First Marijuana-Friendly Hotel to Open in June
A hotel that’s billing itself as Las Vegas’ first marijuana-friendly hotel plans to open its doors to the public next month. The Lexi Las Vegas Hotel is set to open to the public on Friday, June 2. The hotel, located near Sahara Ave and Highland Drive, was formally known as The Artisan. The company behind …
May 15 2023
Rhode Island Bill Would Defelonize Possession of Up to One Ounce of Drugs
Legislation filed today in Rhode Island would remove felony penalties for the possession of up to 28 grams of all illegal substances. In Rhode island a 2021 law removed the possibility of a felony charge for the personal possession of up to 10 grams of illegal substances including drugs like heroin, cocaine and MDMA. Newly-filed …
May 15 2023
New Hampshire Governor Announces Support for Legalizing Marijuana With State-Run Stores
Swiftly following the New Hampshire Senate rejecting a House-approved marijuana legalization bill, Governor Chris Sununu released a statement clarifying his position on the issue. Last Month the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 272 to 109 to pass a bill that would have legalized marijuana for everyone 21 and older. Despite it having widespread bipartisan …
May 15 2023
Study: Recreational Marijuana Laws Reduce Cigarette and Electronic Nicotine Consumption
According to a study being published in the July issue of the Journal of Health Economics, states that have legalized recreational marijuana have seen a reduction in cigarette and electronic cigarette use. The study, titled Have recreational marijuana laws undermined public health progress on adult tobacco use?, was conducted by researchers at Bentley University, San …
May 14 2023
Vermont Medical Marijuana Reform Bill Sent to Governor
Legislation that would alter Vermont’s medical marijuana law has been passed by the state’s full legislature and sent to Governor Phil Scott. The House of Representatives concurred Friday with amendments the Senate made to House Bill 270. This allows it to be sent to Governor Phil Scott, having passed with both chambers coalesced around one …
May 13 2023
Missouri Bill Would Require Public Colleges and Universities to Allow Medical Marijuana Use
Legislation filed in Missouri would require colleges and universities that receive public funding to allow medical marijuana use on campus grounds. House Bill 687 was filed by State Representative Adrian Plank in January. Yesterday it finally received a committee assignment: it’s been assigned to the House Higher Education Committee. “Each public institution of higher education …
