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 23 2025
Bipartisan Minnesota Bill Would Allow Free Cannabis Samples at Events
A new bill introduced today in the Minnesota Senate would allow licensed marijuana retailers to provide free samples at cannabis-related events. Senate Bill 2890 was filed with bipartisan support by Senator Zach Duckworth (R) and Senator David Dibble (D). The bill was formally introduced and referred to the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. Under …
Mar 23 2025
U.S. Congress: Legislation to Block Marijuana Tax Deductions Even if Marijuana is Rescheduled Gains 11th Sponsor
A congressional proposal to prevent marijuana businesses from accessing standard tax deductions—regardless of whether marijuana is federally rescheduled—has now garnered 11 sponsors across both chambers of Congress. In the House of Representatives, the bill—introduced last month by Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX)—gained its ninth sponsor on Friday, with Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) signing on. The legislation, …
Mar 22 2025
Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Voids Four More Temporary Restraining Orders Against Medical Marijuana Commission
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has struck down four additional temporary restraining orders (TROs) that had been placed against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), delivering another legal victory for the agency as it works to implement the state’s medical marijuana program. In a unanimous ruling issued Friday, the appellate court instructed Montgomery County …
Mar 21 2025
WA Bill to Eliminate Residency Requirement for Marijuana Licenses Scheduled for March 25 Public Hearing
A bill that would remove Washington’s residency requirement for marijuana license holders is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00a.m. on March 25. House Bill 2037 was filed last week by State Representative Melanie Morgan (D). The proposal would “modernize adult use cannabis laws” by eliminating the requirement that …
Mar 21 2025
Report Finds Psychedelic Mushrooms Market to Grow from $1.5 Billion to $3.3 Billion by 2031
The global psychedelic mushrooms market is projected to more than double over the next seven years, growing from an estimated $1.5 billion in 2024 to $3.3 billion by 2031. That’s according to a new report by Persistence Market Research, which forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% through 2031, up from a historical …
Mar 21 2025
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Kratom Sales
A bipartisan group of six North Carolina lawmakers introduced House Bill 468 yesterday, a comprehensive measure that would regulate the sale, distribution, manufacturing, and labeling of kratom products throughout the state. Filed by Representative Jeff McNeely, the bill establishes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for kratom, an herbal substance derived from the Mitragyna speciosa …
Mar 21 2025
Oklahoma: $56 Million in Medical Marijuana Sold in February, Generating Nearly $4 Million in Taxes
Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries sold over $56.2 million worth of product in February, according to data released by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). The sales generated $3,937,092 in tax revenue for the state, based on Oklahoma’s 7% excise tax on medical marijuana. When combined with January’s data, the state has made $8,125,709 in taxes …
Mar 21 2025
Illinois Bill Would Use Marijuana Tax Revenue to Fund Free Community College in Areas Most Impacted by Drug War
A proposal to provide free community college in certain parts of Illinois using marijuana tax revenue was referred to the Rules Committee today. Filed in January by State Representative Rita Mayfield (D), House Bill 1170 would amend the state’s Public Community College Act to require the Illinois Community College Board to develop and maintain a …
Mar 21 2025
Study: CBD Reduces Nerve Pain and Improves Memory by Activating Pain and Mood Receptors
A new study published in The Journal of Pain finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce nerve pain and improve memory by activating spinal PPARγ and 5-HT1A receptors. Researchers evaluated the effects of both acute and repeated doses of CBD in female mice with nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain. The study found that CBD significantly reduced tactile …
Mar 21 2025
Canada Retailers Sold CA$418 Million Worth of Marijuana in January, Up 6% From Last Year
Canada’s legal marijuana industry started 2025 on a strong note, with CA$418.325 million in sales recorded in January. That’s a roughly 6% increase over the CA$395 million sold during the same month in 2024, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada. Ontario once again led the country with CA$150 million in sales, followed …
