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 05 2025
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 …
Mar 05 2025
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 …
Mar 05 2025
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 …
Mar 05 2025
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 …
Mar 05 2025
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 …
Mar 05 2025
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 …
Mar 05 2025
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 …
Mar 05 2025
Massachusetts: Cost Per Gram of Marijuana Drops to Record Low, 70% Decrease from 2020
The cost per gram of dried marijuana has reached its lowest point ever in Massachusetts. According to data released today by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), the average price for a gram of dried marijuana as of February is $4.40, a new all-time low. This marks a 17% decrease from the average price in February …
Mar 05 2025
Montana Senate Committee Kills Bill to Establish $200 Registration Card for Recreational Cannabis Purchases
Senate Bill 255, a measure that would have required adults to obtain a state-issued identification card before purchasing recreational marijuana, has been killed in the Montana Senate following the cancellation of a scheduled public hearing and vote. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Greg Hertz (R), would have mandated that individuals 21 and older apply …
Mar 05 2025
New Hampshire Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
The New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted 9 to 7 today to advance House Bill 198, legislation that would legalize the possession of marijuana for those 21 and older. The bill, introduced in January by State Representatives Jared Sullivan, Jonah Wheeler, and Heath Howard, now moves to the full House for …
