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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Jan 30 2025
Scotts Miracle-Gro to Separate Cannabis Arm Into Independent Company
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. is preparing to separate its cannabis-focused subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Co., into a fully independent company—a decision executives believe will enhance its financial value. This marks a departure from the previous stance of Scotts CEO Jim Hagedorn, who had favored keeping Hawthorne within the parent company despite the marijuana industry’s instability, according to …
Jan 30 2025
Smart & Safe Florida Begins Mailing Petitions to Put Marijuana Legalization on November 2026 Ballot, Petition Also Available Online
Smart & Safe Florida has begun mailing thousands of petitions to households statewide in its renewed push to legalize recreational marijuana. The petition can also be downloaded online here. Although the petition is available online, it was still be mailed back or dropped off to be counted. The group’s initiative, similar to its 2024 proposal …
Jan 30 2025
Clinical Trial Finds High-Fat Meals Increase Bioavailability and Alter Absorption of CBD-Rich Cannabis Extract
A study published yesterday by the journal Scientific Reports found that consuming a high-fat meal significantly enhances the bioavailability and alters the absorption pattern of high-CBD cannabis extract in both men and women. Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands conducted a randomized crossover study involving 11 healthy participants—five men and six women—to assess how …
Jan 30 2025
Mississippi House Overwhelmingly Approves Bill Allowing Limited Telemedicine for Medical Marijuana Evaluations
The Mississippi House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a measure that would allow certain patients to receive medical marijuana recommendations through telemedicine. House Bill 611, sponsored by State Representative Lee Yancey (R), passed with a 113 to 5 vote and now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the bill would allow “telemedicine evaluations” …
Jan 29 2025
New Connecticut Bill Would Guarantee Minimum Wage for Cannabis Industry Workers
A new bill introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives would ensure that employees at cannabis establishments receive at least the state’s minimum fair wage. House Bill 6842, filed today by the chair of the House Labor and Public Employees Committee, and referred to that committee. The legislation would amend state law to clarify that …
Jan 29 2025
Michigan Led Per Capita Marijuana Sales in 2024, Followed by Montana and New Mexico
In 2024, legal marijuana sales totaled $23 billion across the 21 states with operating recreational markets. Michigan led in per capita sales. Using data from state regulatory agencies, cannabis commissions, and the U.S. Census, Michigan had the highest per capita marijuana sales in 2024, averaging $304 per person. Montana followed at $293 per person, with …
Jan 29 2025
Virginia House of Delegates Approves Bill to Allow Modified Sentences for Marijuana Offenses
The Virginia House of Delegates has approved House Bill 2555, a bipartisan measure that would allow sentence modifications for individuals convicted of certain marijuana-related felonies before the state legalized the substance. Filed on January 11 by a bipartisan group of seven lawmakers, HB 2555 establishes a process for individuals still incarcerated or under community supervision …
Jan 29 2025
National Institute of Health Study Finds Medical Marijuana More Effective Than Prescription Medications for Chronic Pain
A study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal Pain, and published online ahead of print by the National Library of Medicine, has found that medical marijuana may be more effective than prescription medications in treating chronic pain. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the National Institutes of Health’s …
Jan 29 2025
Tennessee Senator Files Medical Marijuana Bill With Broad List of Qualifying Conditions
State Senator Janice Bowling (R) filed Senate Bill 489 today, legislation that would establish a regulated medical marijuana program in Tennessee, making them the 40th medical marijuana state. The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Act outlines a framework for cultivation, production, distribution, and patient access to medical marijuana, while also supporting agricultural development and research into the …
Jan 29 2025
President Trump Continues to Support the SAFER Banking Act and Marijuana Rescheduling
A spokesperson for President Donald Trump says he remains supportive of both marijuana banking reform and federal rescheduling. “President Trump continues to support marijuana banking, particularly the SAFER Banking Act, and also continues to support rescheduling marijuana,” a deputy communications director told The Marijuana Herald today via e-mail. The SAFER Banking Act, which had strong …
