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 01 2025
Minnesota Bill Would Allow Cities to Ban Marijuana Stores
A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate today, Senate File 2142, would give local governments the authority to ban marijuana businesses and retail sales within their jurisdictions. The legislation has been referred to the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee for consideration. Under current law, local governments in Minnesota cannot ban marijuana businesses outright but …
Mar 01 2025
Montana Senate Committee Approves Bill to Change Marijuana Tax Revenue Distribution
Montana Senate Bill 307 was approved today by the Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee. Sponsored by State Senator T. McGillvray, the bill was given approval by the committee by a vote of 8 to 4, moving it towards a vote of the full House. The measure would significantly alter the allocation of marijuana tax …
Mar 01 2025
Arizona Senate Passes Psilocybin Bill
Arizona Senate Bill 1555, a measure focused on psilocybin regulation and research, has been approved by the Senate Committee of the Whole. The legislation, introduced earlier this month by State Senator Thomas Shope (R), would establish the Arizona Psilocybin Advisory Board under the state’s Department of Health Services. The bill must still pass a final …
Mar 01 2025
Oregon: Price of Marijuana and Marijuana Concentrates Hit Record Low in February
According to new data released today by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, the cost per gram of both dried marijuana flower and marijuana concentrates is lower than it’s ever been. As of the end of February, the average price per gram of dried marijuana in Oregon is $3.43, a new all-time low and a …
Mar 01 2025
New York Bill Would Require Cannabis Packaging to Include Industrial Hemp, Establish Sustainable Packaging Program
A new bill introduced in the New York Senate would require the use of industrial hemp in cannabis product packaging and establish a sustainable packaging incubator program. Senate Bill 5750, sponsored by State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D), was filed on February 28 and referred to the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations. The measure …
Mar 01 2025
Montana House Committee Passes Bill to Standardize Local Votes on Marijuana Businesses
A bill to standardize how Montana communities vote on marijuana business regulations was given approval yesterday in its committee of origin. House Bill 688, introduced earlier this week by State Representative Bill Mercer (R), was approved yesterday by the House State Administration Committee in an 11 to 8 vote. House Bill 688 mandates that ballots …
Mar 01 2025
Connecticut Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin Scheduled for Public Hearing on March 7
A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of psilocybin in Connecticut has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Joint Judiciary Committee on March 7. House Bill 7065 would remove criminal penalties for individuals found in possession of less than half an ounce of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms. Under …
Mar 01 2025
New Vermont Bill Would Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms and Establish Therapeutic Program
A new bill introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives would decriminalize “psilocybin-containing mushrooms”, and create a therapeutic program for their regulated use. House Bill 452, filed by State Representative Brian Cina (D), has been referred to the Committee on Human Services. The proposed law would allow those 21 and older to possess, cultivate, and …
Feb 28 2025
Nevada Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Wholesale Marijuana Tax, Raise Retail Rate
Nevada lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 307, a measure that would significantly alter the taxation of marijuana sales in the state. Filed yesterday by State Reps. Danielle Gallant (R), Lisa Cole (R), and Cecelia Gonzalez (D), the bill has been referred to the Committee on Revenue for further consideration. The bill proposes eliminating the 15% …
Feb 28 2025
Judge Rejects AG Paxton’s Bid to Block Dallas’ Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
Dallas County District Judge Dale Tillery has denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to block the enforcement of a voter-approved ordinance that decriminalizes marijuana possession in Dallas. The ruling allows the city to continue implementing the measure, which prevents police from arresting or citing individuals for possessing small amounts of marijuana and from using …
