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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Maine Bill Would Allow Seniors and Veterans to Access Medical Marijuana Without Doctor’s Approval
A newly filed bill in Maine would expand medical marijuana access for seniors and veterans by eliminating the need for a doctor’s certification. House Bill 929, introduced today by a group of seven lawmakers—including five Democrats, a Republican, and an Independent—has been referred to the Joint Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee for further consideration. The …
New Mexico Committee Approves Bill to Mandate Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis
A key committee in the New Mexico House of Representatives has given approval to legislation that would require insurance coverage for medical cannabis. House Bill 527, sponsored by State Representative Cristina Parajón (D), was given approval today by the House Health and Human Services Committee. The proposal would require health insurance providers to cover medical …
Idaho House Passes Resolution to Strip Voters of Power to Legalize Marijuana
The Idaho House of Representatives has approved House Joint Resolution 4, a measure seeking to amend the state constitution to grant the Legislature exclusive authority over the legalization of marijuana and other psychoactive substances. HJR 4, which was approved 58 to 10, proposes removing the public’s power to legalize such substances through ballot initiatives. As …
Recreational Cannabis Tax Rates Across the United States
Recreational cannabis is now legal in 23 U.S. states, each with its own tax structure and regulations. Below is a state-by-state overview of current tax rates for both recreational and medical cannabis sales in these 23 states, along with possession limits and the year recreational use was legalized in each. Delaware and Minnesota have set …
West Virginia Legislature Approves Bill Banning Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3 Food Dyes
West Virginia’s House of Representatives and Senate have both given approval to legislation that would ban the distribution of numerous food dyes. House Bill 2354, filed last month by Delegate Adam Burkhammer (R) and seven cosponsors, was given approval today by the Senate in an overwhelming 31 to 2 vote. The Senate’s approval comes less …
Alaska House Committee Schedules Public Hearing on Bill to Seal Minor Marijuana Convictions
House Bill 81, which would restrict the release of certain marijuana-related criminal convictions, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the House State Affairs Committee. Introduced by Representatives Nelson, Gray, and Prax, the bill would limit the public release of criminal justice information for individuals convicted of minor marijuana possession offenses. Specifically, it prohibits …
California Reports $219 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue for Fourth Quarter of 2024
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue today for the fourth quarter of 2024. Total cannabis tax revenue from fourth quarter returns is $219.0 million, bringing the 2024 total to $995 million, according to the CDTFA. This figure includes $127.8 million in cannabis excise tax and $91.2 million in …
Study Finds Cannabinoid-Based Supplement Improves Sleep Quality and Health Outcomes in Adults With Subthreshold Insomnia
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial found that a cannabinoid-based oral supplement significantly improved sleep quality, efficiency, and health-related quality of life in adults with subthreshold insomnia symptoms. Conducted by researchers from the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University, the study included 20 participants who were administered either a cannabinoid supplement (CS) or a …
Missouri House Committee Unanimously Approves Kratom Consumer Protection Act
The Missouri House Emerging Issues Committee has unanimously approved the Kratom Consumer Protection Act (HB 1037), 13 to 0. The bill, if passed into law, would implement strict guidelines on the sale, labeling, and contents of kratom products to ensure consumer safety. Kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant native to Southeast Asia, is widely …
Montana Senate Votes 45 to 5 in Favor of Bill to Ban Sale of Edible Hemp Products Containing THC
The Montana Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit the sale of edible hemp products containing THC, advancing it through its second reading in a 45 to 5 vote. The measure, Senate Bill 375, now requires one more vote in the chamber before heading to the House for further consideration. Sponsored by State Senator …
