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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Oregon Bill to Allow Marijuana Sales and Samples at Events Passed by House Committee, Already Passed Senate
Oregon’s House Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade Committee has given approval to legislation that would allow marijuana businesses to share and sell products at certain events, while also expanding rules around employee access to samples. Senate Bill 558, which has already passed the Oregon Senate in a 19 to 9 vote, was sent to …
Albuquerque, New Mexico to Fund Universal Basic Income with Cannabis Tax Revenue
The City of Albuquerque, New Mexico has approved a new Universal Basic Income (UBI) initiative aimed at supporting low-income residents, funded by tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales. Spearheaded by Councillor Klarissa Peña, the program is an expansion of the Marijuana Equity and Community Reinvestment Fund, established in 2023 to aid communities adversely affected by …
Injectable CBD Implant Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Breast Cancer, Study Finds
A novel injectable implant delivering cannabidiol (CBD) directly to tumors has demonstrated promising results in slowing the progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), according to a study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics. Researchers at the University of Madrid developed an in situ forming implant (ISFI) designed to release CBD—a non-psychoactive component of cannabis—over …
California Department of Cannabis Control Proposes THC Limits, Regulations for Cannabis Products Intended for Animals
The California Department of Cannabis Control has proposed new regulations that would establish statewide standards for cannabis products intended for animals. The proposed rules, announced May 9, would clarify that animal cannabis products are subject to the same core requirements as adult-use cannabis products, but with added restrictions specific to animals. Under the draft regulations, …
Rhode Island House Committee Schedules Hearing for Bill to Restrict Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC Drinks to Licensed Cannabis Stores
The Rhode Island House Corporations Committee has scheduled a public hearing and possible vote for May 15 on legislation that would prohibit the sale of beverages containing hemp-derived delta-9 THC unless sold through licensed cannabis retailers. The bill, introduced April 25 by Reps. Scott Slater, Grace Diaz, Brandon Potter, John Edwards, David Bennett and Michelle …
Trulieve Workers Ratify Arizona’s First-Ever Cannabis Cultivation Union Contract
In a historic first for Arizona’s cannabis industry, cultivation workers at Trulieve’s Magnolia facility in Phoenix have officially ratified the state’s first-ever union contract for cannabis growers. The three-year deal, approved Wednesday night, marks a significant milestone not just for Trulieve employees but for Arizona’s broader labor movement. While dispensary workers in the state have …
Oregon: Senate-Backed Measure to Allow Marijuana Sales and Samples at Events Scheduled for House Committee Vote
The House Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade Committee has scheduled a vote for May 12 on legislation that would allow marijuana businesses to share and sell products at certain events, while also expanding rules around employee access to samples. Senate Bill 558, which passed the Oregon Senate in a 19 to 9 vote, will …
New York Bill Would Provide Up to $400,000 Tax Credit to Cannabis Processors Facing Potency Tax
Legislation filed today in the New York State Senate would create a refundable tax credit for cannabis processors who incurred costs under the state’s potency-based tax in 2023. Senate Bill 7838, sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan, was referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. The bill would amend the state tax law by …
Illinois House Judiciary Committee Approves Senate-Backed Bill to Prevent Vehicle Searches Based on Marijuana Odor
Legislation that would prohibit police from using the smell of marijuana as the sole reason to search a vehicle advanced in the Illinois General Assembly today, after the House Judiciary Committee approved it and sent it to the full House for consideration. Senate Bill 42, which passed the Senate earlier this year in a 33 …
Group Behind Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Initiative to Begin Signature Gathering as Soon as August 15, or by Fall
The group spearheading a new recreational marijuana legalization initiative in Oklahoma says it could begin collecting signatures as early as August 15, but the timeline may be pushed to the fall if the measure is legally challenged. Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA), the organization behind the proposal known as State Question 837, filed the …
