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 03 2025
Nebraska Medica Cannabis Group Pushes Back Against Legislation to Restrict Medical Marijuana
The nonprofit organization Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana held a press conference today to push back against legislative efforts that would limit access to medical marijuana, following overwhelming voter approval of its legalization last November. At a press conference Monday morning, the group backed bills introduced by State Senators Danielle Conrad and Ben Hansen while condemning …
Mar 03 2025
Illinois On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act Gains Three New Sponsors
Illinois House Bill 3513, the On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act, gained three new cosponsors today. The proposed law, which would allow counties and municipalities to issue licenses for temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues where marijuana consumption is permitted, was filed on February 6 by State Representative Justin Slaughter. Today, State Representatives Kelly Cassidy (D), Lilian …
Mar 03 2025
Detroit Council Committee Approves Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Advertisements Near Schools, Parks, and Libraries
Detroit officials are pushing forward with a plan to limit where marijuana businesses can advertise. A proposed ordinance that would prohibit fixed marijuana advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools, libraries, and other youth-oriented spaces has been given approval by the Detroit City Council’s Public Health and Safety Standing Committee. The proposal, sponsored by Councilmember Angela …
Mar 03 2025
New York: Bipartisan Bill Filed to Expand Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Sales
New York State Senators Luis Sepulveda (D) and Robert Rolison (R) introduced Senate Bill 5809 today, a bipartisan measure that would expand the sale of products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids. The legislation would allow licensed retailers to sell all forms of cannabinoid hemp products starting January 1, 2026, as long as they meet established safety standards. …
Mar 03 2025
Ontario: CA$164.66 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in February, 13% Year-Over-Year Increase
Ontario’s legal marijuana market brought in over $164 million in sales in February, representing a notable increase over the previous year. According to data compiled and released by the research firm Headset, Ontario’s licensed marijuana stores sold $164.66 million in marijuana and marijuana products in February, a 13% increase over the CA$145 million sold in …
Mar 03 2025
Pro-Cannabis Legalization Tim Walz Says He Would “Certainly Consider” Running for President in 2028
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a strong proponent of marijuana legalization, has stated that he would “certainly consider” a run for president in 2028. In an interview with The New Yorker Radio Hour, Walz discussed his future in politics and the possibility of a presidential bid in 2028. Walz said “I’m not somebody who aspired to …
Mar 03 2025
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore Celebrates Six Months of Sales to Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina will celebrate six months of serving all adults 21 and older on March 7. The store remains the only location in all of North Carolina where cannabis can be legally purchased. Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the store first opened its doors …
Mar 02 2025
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the United States As of March 2025
The ever-evolving legal marijuana market in the United States continues to be shaped by shifting consumer preferences, new genetic innovations, and the enduring appeal of classic strains. As of March 2025, certain staples remain dominant, while newer varieties are making waves in dispensaries across the country. Drawing from data provided by state regulatory agencies, the …
Mar 02 2025
Oregon: $70.8 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in February, Lowest Total Since February 2020
Licensed marijuana stores in Oregon sold $70.8 million in marijuana and marijuana products in February. Total legal marijuana sales reached $70,802,522 in February, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. This is the lowest monthly total since February 2020, when sales were $69 million, marking a 6.8% decrease from the $76 million recorded in …
Mar 02 2025
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Hit $165 Million in February
Florida’s medical marijuana market generated $165,177,271 in sales in February, surpassing the $160 million recorded in January and marking the highest monthly total since March 2024. According to data released today by the research firm Headset, February sales saw dried marijuana flower leading the market with 44% of total sales, followed by vapor pens (21%), …
