Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Public Access to May 22 Hearing in Case Challenging Federal Marijuana Prohibition
A federal judge has ruled that oral arguments scheduled for May 22 in a landmark case, where multiple marijuana companies are challenging the U.S. prohibition on marijuana, can be publicly accessible. In the case of CANNA PROVISIONS, Gyasi Sellers, Wiseacre Farm, Verano Holdings v. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the US District Court for the District …
Delaware: New Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin This Year
Newly filed legislation in Delaware would allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to quickly enter the recreational-use market, allowing recreational marijuana sales to begin months sooner than expected. Sponsored by State Representative Ed Osienski and Senator Trey Paradee, House Bill 408 would create a pathway for medical marijuana retailers to obtain a temporary conversion license, enabling them to legally …
These 5 States Are Set to Legalize Medical Marijuana Within the Next 12 Months
There are still 12 states that have not legalized medical marijuana, but that number could shrink substantially within the next year. Recent nationwide polling shows that 88% of adults in the United States support legalizing medical marijuana, including a majority of all political and ideological affiliations. Despite such widespread support, and despite 38 states having …
US Senate Banking Committee Chair Announces Support for Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chair of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, has announced his support for legalizing marijuana. “It’s time to legalize marijuana across the country,” Senator Brown stated in a post on the social media platform X. Although he didn’t elaborate further, this marks the first time Senator Brown …
DEA to Begin Collecting Public Comments on Marijuana Rescheduling Tomorrow, May 21
The DEA released its proposed rules for the rescheduling of marijuana last week. These rules will be officially published in the Federal Register tomorrow, initiating the legally required 60-day public comment period. According to the notice published by the DEA, the agency plans to reschedule marijuana, moving it from its current Schedule I status to …
Nebraska Campaign to Put Medical Marijuana Legalization on November Ballot Collects Over 60% of Required Signatures
A campaign aiming to place a medical marijuana initiative on the November ballot in Nebraska has collected over 60% of the required signatures. Crista Eggers, campaign manager for the nonprofit group Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, says they’ve collected over 55,000 signatures on their initiative to legalize medical marijuana, as well as on their companion initiative …
These 3 States Are Set to Legalize Marijuana Within the Next 6 Months
2024 has already been a historic year for marijuana reform, and it’s shaping up to be even more significant with New Hampshire, Florida, and South Dakota all on track to legalize marijuana within the next six months. While several other states could legalize marijuana this year, the three mentioned above not only have a real …
Federal Bill to Deschedule Marijuana, Allow Expungements, Gains 89th Sponsor
Legislation in the United States House of Representatives that would deschedule marijuana and facilitate expungements has just gained its 89th sponsor. Congressmember Bill Foster (D-IL) joined as a cosponsor to the MORE Act yesterday, a little over a year after it was filed. The measure now has 89 sponsors, more than any other marijuana-related bill …
New York Legislation Filed to Allow Licensed Cannabis Events
New York Senator Michelle Hinchey has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at regulating cannabis events across the state. Senate Bill 9679, if passed, will amend the existing cannabis law by adding Section 130-a, which establishes a framework for cannabis event permits. The bill defines a “cannabis event” as an event where licensed retailers of adult-use …
Louisiana Governor Receives Bill to Extend Medical Marijuana Program to 2030
The Louisiana Legislature gave final approval this week to a bill that would extend the sunset period for Louisiana’s medical marijuana pilot program, sending it to Governor Jeff Landry. Senate Bill 228 passed through its third and final reading in the House of Representatives on May 13 by a vote of 89 to 1. The …
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