Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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North Dakota House Approves Medical Cannabis Reform Bill
North Dakota’s Legislature is moving forward with a significant overhaul of the state’s medical marijuana program after the House voted today in favor of advancing Senate Bill 2294 through its second reading. The vote in the House was 58 to 31, moving the measure to a third reading and final reading. Even though the Senate …
Colorado Generated $19.8 Million in Marijuana Taxes in February, Over $2.9 Billion All-Time
Colorado collected nearly $20 million in marijuana tax revenue in February, according to data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue. The state brought in exactly $19,814,219 from licensed cannabis sales in February, bringing total tax revenue from marijuana to $2,913,811,769 since the start of recreational sales. While February’s total was slightly lower than January’s …
Arizona Attorney General Says Only Licensed Marijuana Stores Can Sell THC Products, Enforcement to Begin April 24
Attorney General Kris Mayes issued letters to Arizona law enforcement agencies and retailers yesterday, making it clear that the sale of THC-infused products is only legal via licensed marijuana stores. “The Attorney General’s Office is aware that some businesses—including national chains and local shops—are selling THC-infused beverages and edibles without marijuana establishment licenses”, states a …
North Carolina Senators File Bill to End Mandatory Minimum Sentences
North Carolina Senators Kandie Smith (D) and Natalie Murdock (D) introduced the Fair Sentencing Act today, a bill that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for certain criminal offenses. Senate Bill 686 would provide judges with greater discretion in sentencing, particularly for firearm-related crimes, impaired driving offenses, and drug trafficking cases. Under current North Carolina law, …
Montana House Committee Approves Senate-Backed Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Pass the SAFER Banking Act
A Montana resolution urging the federal government to pass the SAFER Banking Act into law was given approval today by the House Business and Labor Committee. The committee voted 12 to 8 to advance Senate Joint Resolution 5. The resolution was given approval by the full Senate last month by a vote of 35 to …
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Completes Next Step Toward Launching Recreational Cannabis Market
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced today it has submitted its proposed rules governing legal cannabis for final approval – the next step in launching Minnesota’s new adult-use cannabis industry. In drafting the rules, OCM conducted a series of surveys that focused on specific rulemaking topics and held meetings with partners and interested parties, …
Study Finds Psilocybin May Offer Breakthrough Relief for Phantom Limb Pain
A clinical trial from UC San Diego has found that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, could provide lasting relief for amputees suffering from phantom limb pain, which affects 60-80% of amputees and has no reliable cure. Dr. Fadel Zeidan, co-founder of UCSD’s Center for Psychedelic Research, led the first-ever randomized controlled trial on …
The First Plastic-Free Child-Resistant Joint Box Now Available for Cannabis Operators
After years of development, Contempo Specialty Packaging has succeeded in innovating the world’s first child-resistant and plastic-free cigarette/joint box. “Traditional cigarette boxes often feature a flip-top design, which, during child-resistant testing, can be vulnerable to tearing”, note a press release, sent today. “These weak points make it easier for children to open the box and …
The Current Best-Selling Cannabis Strain in Every Legal State
Over 20 states allow licensed recreational marijuana sales. In this article, we break down the best-selling strain in each one. Although 24 states have legalized recreational cannabis, 23 allow licensed sales (only Virginia doesn’t), and 21 have currently operation adult-use markets (Delaware and Minnesota are expected to launch theirs later this year). Using data provided …
New Economic Report Finds Texas Hemp Market Generates $5.5 Billion in Annual Sales, Supports Over 53,000 Jobs
A newly released economic report reveals that the hemp industry is a major contributor to the Texas economy, generating $5.5 billion in annual sales with an estimated tax revenue of $268 million. Developed by Whitney Economics, the report finds that “in 2025, retail revenue reached $4.3 billion, up from $3.3 billion in 2023, highlighting sustained consumer demand.” …
