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 20 2025
Legislation to Limit County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses Introduced in Delaware Senate
A new bill filed today in the Delaware Senate would restrict how much control counties have over marijuana businesses, while preserving local authority for municipalities. Senate Bill 75 was introduced by Senators Charles Paradee, Kyra Hoffner, David Sokola, and Bryan Townsend, along with Representatives Edward Osienski and Eric Morrison, all Democrats. The measure was assigned …
Mar 20 2025
New York Bill Creating Statewide Permit System for Cannabis Showcase Events, Including “Pop Up” Events, Delivered to Governor
A New York bill to establish a statewide permitting system for cannabis showcase events, including “pop up” events, has been delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation, Senate Bill 818, passed the Assembly on March 11 in a 96 to 53 vote after clearing the Senate in February, 43 to 16. Sponsored by State Senator …
Mar 20 2025
Colorado House Approves Bill to Streamline Marijuana Rules, Double Retail Purchase Limit
The Colorado House of Representatives today passed a comprehensive marijuana regulatory reform bill with a 45 to 18 vote. House Bill 1209, sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedtand along with 13 cosponsors, focuses on streamlining marijuana licensing rules, simplifying recordkeeping requirements, and expanding research and development (R&D) access for licensees. It also reduces certain appropriations and …
Mar 20 2025
New Hampshire Senate Committee Schedules March 25 Hearing for Three House-Approved Marijuana Bills
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing for March 25 to consider three marijuana-related bills that recently cleared the House of Representatives with strong support. The hearing will begin at 1:15p.m. in Room 100 of the State House in Concord. The hearing is expected to last several hours. The bills under …
Mar 20 2025
Second New Jersey Committee Approves Measure to Add Sickle Cell Anemia as Medical Cannabis Condition
A New Jersey Assembly bill that would add sickle cell anemia to the list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions has passed its second committee. The Assembly Appropriations Committee approved the legislation, Assembly Bill 913, today in a unanimous 9 to 0 vote. The proposal would explicitly allow patients with sickle cell anemia—a painful and chronic …
Mar 20 2025
North Carolina: Bicameral Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Now Has 21 Sponsors
Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in North Carolina now has 21 sponsors, following the introduction of identical bills in both the state House and Senate this week. The House version, HB 413, was filed Monday by six Democratic lawmakers and has since grown to 17 sponsors. The Senate companion bill was introduced Wednesday by Senators …
Mar 20 2025
Texas House Bill to Legalize Marijuana for Everyone 21+ Receives Committee Assignment
A bill to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older in Texas has been assigned to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee for review. House Bill 2975, known as the Texas Regulation of Cannabis Act, was introduced by State Representative John Bucy (D) last month. The proposal would establish a legal framework for the …
Mar 20 2025
California Supreme Court Overturns Ruling That Challenged Legality of State Cannabis Regulations
Upholding California’s law making cannabis legal, the California Supreme Court has depublished a California Court of Appeal decision in JCCrandall v. County of Santa Barbara, so that it has no effect as precedent. The California Supreme Court’s action eliminates the Court of Appeal’s suggestion that California’s cannabis regulations were unlawful due to cannabis being unpermitted …
Mar 20 2025
New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 101 Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total to Date to 1,614
At the New York State Cannabis Control Board’s (CCB) monthly public meeting today, the group approved over 100 new adult-use cannabis licenses. According to the CCB, this signals the near completion of the November licensing queue review, saying “This achievement reflects the state’s ongoing efforts to expand access to the regulated market, support small businesses, …
Mar 20 2025
Aurora Cannabis Unveils Groundbreaking Genetic Breakthrough for Powdery Mildew-Resistant Marijuana
Aurora Cannabis Inc., a Canadian-based global medical cannabis company, announced today the Company’s discovery of a novel source of genetic resistance against powdery mildew, PM2, that provides strong protection against this pathogen in cannabis sativa. The development of this proprietary genetic marker technology, which is now in use in Aurora’s breeding program, is set to …
