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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Mar 11 2025
New Mexico Bill to Legalize Medical Psilocybin Approved by Third Senate Committe
A third Senate committee has given approval to legislation that would legalize medical psilocybin, the active compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee voted in favor of Senate Bill 219, the Medical Psilocybin Act, four days after the measure was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. In February, the bill received …
Mar 11 2025
Florida Department of Health: State Has 902,566 Medical Marijuana Patients, Nearly 4% of Population
Nearly 4% of Florida’s population is registered as a medical marijuana patient, according to new data from state officials. The Florida Department of Health reports that as of March 10, 902,566 individuals are qualified medical marijuana patients, representing 3.9% of the state’s 23.3 million residents. This marks an increase of approximately 2,000 patients since the …
Mar 11 2025
Mississippi Legislature Approves Bill Revising Medical Cannabis Possession Limits and Allowing Telehealth for Homebound Patients
Mississippi’s legislature has approved Senate Bill 2748, a measure that revises key aspects of the state’s medical marijuana program. Under current law, a Mississippi Medical Cannabis Equivalency Unit (MMCEU) is defined as 3.5 grams of medical marijuana flower, one gram of concentrate, or 100 milligrams of THC in an infused product (patients are allowed to …
Mar 11 2025
Kansas Senate Committee Files Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
A Kansas Senate committee has introduced a bill that would eliminate criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, marking another step toward potential reform in the state. Filed today by the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee, Senate Bill 295 would replace criminal charges for possessing a personal-use quantity of marijuana with a civil …
Mar 11 2025
Idaho Legislature Approves Resolution to Strip Voters of Power to Legalize Marijuana, Placing it on 2026 Ballot
The Idaho Senate has passed House Joint Resolution 4, finalizing its approval by the Legislature and securing its place on the November 2026 general election ballot. HJR 4, which previously passed the House 58 to 10, was given approval by the Senate along party lines, with all 29 Republicans supporting the proposal and the six …
Mar 11 2025
The Top Cannabis Studies Published So Far in 2025
The first few months of 2025 have already yielded a wide range of notable cannabis studies, exploring everything from its medical potential in brain health and pain management, to the effects of marijuana legalization laws. Despite marijuana remaining illegal in many parts of the world and in much of the United States, researchers continue to …
Mar 11 2025
New York Bill Would Require Cannabis Education in School Curriculum
A New York lawmaker has filed a new bill that would bring cannabis education into the classroom. Assembly Bill 6749, introduced today by Assemblymember Tony Simone (D), would integrate comprehensive health education on cannabis use into the state’s school curriculum. The bill has been referred to the Education Committee for review. The legislation would amend …
Mar 11 2025
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Total $22.1 Million in February, Prices Down 13% From Previous Year
Connecticut marijuana retailers recorded $22,123,617 in total sales in February, with $16,232,103 from adult-use purchases and $5,891,514 from medical marijuana transactions. A total of 617,747 marijuana products were sold last month, including 439,698 for recreational consumers and 178,049 for medical patients. This marks a slight increase from the 606,000 products sold in February 2024, even …
Mar 11 2025
New York Senate Committee Advances Bill to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Eviction
A bill to protect medical marijuana patients from eviction has been given approval by a key committee in the New York Legislature. The New York Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development has approved Senate Bill 3689, moving it forward in the legislative process and closer to a full Senate vote. Filed in …
Mar 11 2025
Vermont Senators Introduces Bill to Expand Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Group
A bill introduced today in the Vermont Senate would extend and expand the state’s Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group, which has been studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for mental health treatment. Senate Bill 106, sponsored by Senators Gulick, Vyhovsky, and White, all Democrat, has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health and …
