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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Feb 27 2025
Minnesota: Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Liquor Wholesalers to Sell Low-Potency Hemp Edibles
A new bipartisan measure introduced today in the Minnesota House of Representatives would authorize liquor wholesalers to purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles. House File 1735, sponsored by Representatives Zack Stephenson (D) and Nolan West (R), was referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee for consideration. The bill would allow licensed liquor wholesalers in …
Feb 27 2025
Nevada Resolution Urging Federal Action on Psychedelic Research and Rescheduling Filed by 27 Lawmakers
A bicameral coalition of 27 Nevada lawmakers has introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to take action on the therapeutic use of psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, mescaline, and MDMA. Filed yesterday with 27 bicameral sponsors, Senate Joint Resolution 10 was referred to the Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections for further consideration. SJR10 highlights …
Feb 27 2025
Report: Nearly 15,000 Marijuana Dispensaries Now Operating in the U.S., Cannabis Industry Supports 440,000 Full-Time Jobs
A newly released report from Flowhub highlights the rapid growth of marijuana dispensaries and retail outlets across the United States, revealing that nearly 15,000 are now in operation nationwide. The 2025 Marijuana Industry Statistics & Data Insights report underscores the significant expansion of the legal cannabis market, with dispensaries becoming more accessible than ever to …
Feb 27 2025
High Times’ Intellectual Property Once Again Up for Sale
The intellectual property of the cannabis brand High Times, including its magazine, Cannabis Cup events, and trademarks, is back on the market. The assets, which also include domain names such as 420.com, photographs, books, calendars, and other media-related materials, are being sold through a court-ordered receivership managed by Green Life Business Group. Bids are open …
Feb 27 2025
North Dakota House Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The North Dakota House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1596, a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession, by a vote of 76 to 17. Under current law, possession of up to half an ounce of cannabis does not come with the possibility of jailtime due to a 2019 law, but it does remain a criminal …
Feb 27 2025
Maryland House Votes 110 to 23 to Approve Bill Expanding Cannabis Tax Exemption
Maryland’s full House of Representatives has given overwhelming approval to legislation that would exempt certain cannabis transactions from the state’s sales and use tax. House Bill 619, passed by the House today by a vote of 110 to 23, would expand an existing tax exemption to include sales between licensed cannabis businesses and registered cannabis …
Feb 27 2025
These States Are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2026
Recently we published an article titled States Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2025. In this article, we’ll cover the states most likely to legalize cannabis next year. Currently 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, with at least three states on track to become the 25th this year. Based on the current political environment, below …
Feb 27 2025
Florida Court Rules Employers Must Accommodate Off-Duty Medical Marijuana Use
In a landmark decision, a Florida state court has ruled that employers must accommodate off-the-job medical marijuana use. The case involved Angelo Giambrone, an emergency medical technician for Hillsborough County Fire Department, who was placed on unpaid administrative leave after testing positive for marijuana during a random drug screening. Despite presenting a valid medical marijuana …
Feb 26 2025
New Jersey Governor Proposes 500% Increase to Marijuana Social Equity Tax
Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a steep increase in New Jersey’s social equity excise fee on marijuana, raising it from $2.50 to $15 per ounce. The additional revenue, estimated at $70 million, would be directed toward social service programs and violence intervention efforts. The proposal follows a recent tax hike in December, when the state …
Feb 26 2025
Rhode Island Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities Filed With 10 Sponsors
Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced House Bill 5630, also known as the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, which would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in certain healthcare facilities. The bill, introduced today with ten sponsors led by State Representative Susan Donovan, has been referred to the House Health & Human Services …
