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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Apr 29 2025
The Six Cannabis-Related Bills Filed in the U.S. Congress in 2025
Between January and April 2025, six cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States Congress. Below is a breakdown of the six cannabis-related measures filed so far this session of Congress, with several additional bills expected to be filed in the coming days and weeks. The STATES 2.0 Act (H.R. 2934) Representatives Dave Joyce …
Apr 29 2025
U.S. Congressmembers Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar Introduce Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act
Congressmembers Dina Titus and Ilhan Omar, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus, today introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025. Under current law, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is prohibited from spending on or sponsoring any research related to the medical or recreational use of a Schedule 1 substance. Additionally, …
Apr 29 2025
New York State Office of Cannabis Management Releases 2024 Market Report Analyzing First Two Years of Legal Sales
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has published its comprehensive 2024 Market Report, providing critical insights into the growth and development of the adult-use cannabis market over its first two years since sales commenced. The report provides the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) with the data and insights necessary to evaluate market outcomes and determine whether …
Apr 28 2025
New Pennsylvania Poll Finds Support for Marijuana Legalization at Highest Level Ever, Just 21% Oppose
Support for legal marijuana in Pennsylvania has climbed to its highest level since Muhlenberg College first began tracking the issue in 2013. According to the latest Muhlenberg College Public Health Survey, 52% of adult Pennsylvanians say they favor legalizing marijuana for any purpose. This marks a three-point increase from last year and continues a broader …
Apr 28 2025
Over 60 U.S. Senators Now Support SAFER Banking Act to Establish Nationwide Cannabis Banking
Around two-thirds of U.S. senators now support the SAFER Banking Act, a measure that would allow marijuana businesses nationwide to access traditional banking services. According to a detailed analysis of each senator’s stance (using publicly available information such as committee votes, social media posts, etc.), 66 senators are in favor of the legislation, or at …
Apr 28 2025
Oklahoma Governor Calls for Coordinated Action to “Protect Oklahomans from Psychoactive Marijuana Byproducts”
Today, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a coordinated statewide effort “for enforcement against the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and sale of psychoactive marijuana byproducts that pose a growing risk to public health and safety across Oklahoma. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Director …
Apr 28 2025
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Updating Background Check Rules for Marijuana Industry, 2025 Launch of Adult-Use Market Still Possible
On Friday, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help run a licensed marijuana business. “Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry is going to create good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state to help pay for schools, housing, and healthcare. …
Apr 28 2025
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $98 Million in March, Bringing 2025 Total to Over $280 Million
Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $98,001,029 in total sales for March 2025, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Of that amount, $56.3 million came from dried marijuana flower, $29 million from concentrates, and $12 million from edibles. The average price per gram in March was $8.72, a drop from the $9 average …
Apr 28 2025
Green Thumb Opening 22nd RISE Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Florida, Their 104th Nationwide
RISE Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced today that RISE Dispensary Ocala, the company’s 22nd retail location in Florida and 104th nationwide, will open on April 29. Located at 3873 SW College Road, the dispensary will offer medical patients a diverse collection of cannabis products from brands including RYTHM, …
Apr 28 2025
Montana Senate Approves Resolution for Study on Marijuana’s Public Health and Safety Impacts
The Montana Senate has approved Senate Joint Resolution 48 in a decisive 42 to 4 vote during its second reading on Friday, advancing the measure closer to final passage. Sponsored by State Senators Mallerie Yakawich (R), Greg Hertz (R), and Tom McGillvray (R), the resolution calls for an interim study of the public health and …
