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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Jan 15 2025
Ohio House Speaker No Longer Wants to Undo Marijuana Legalization Law
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman has softened his stance on altering the state’s marijuana legalization law, a significant change from his November promise to undo the law. This change follows discussions with State Representatives Jamie Callender, a marijuana legalization advocate, and industry representatives. Ohio voters approved Issue 2 in November 2023, legalizing marijuana for everyone …
Jan 15 2025
Idaho House Committee Passes Bill Setting Mandatory Minimum Fine for Marijuana Possession
An Idaho House committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would establish a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for possessing less than three ounces of marijuana. The House Judiciary and Rules Committee approved the measure in a 10 to 4 vote after narrowly defeating a motion to hold it in committee. Combat veterans and advocates …
Jan 15 2025
New Hampshire Committee Schedules Public Hearing for Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation for Patients
A public hearing for New Hampshire House Bill 53, which would allow qualifying patients and designated caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use, is scheduled for January 22, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. The hearing will take place in the Legislative Office Building, Room 201, under the Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee. The measure …
Jan 15 2025
Smart & Safe Florida Files New Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Aiming for 2026 Ballot
Smart & Safe Florida has reignited its effort to legalize recreational marijuana, just one day after Governor Ron DeSantis convened a Special Session addressing petition fraud. The group filed a new ballot initiative aiming to secure a spot on the 2026 ballot. Similar to the groups 2024 proposal, Amendment 3, the new initiative would legalize …
Jan 15 2025
New Hampshire Legislation to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Scheduled for Public Hearing
House Bill 75, a measure to legalize recreational cannabis for everyone 21 and older, is set for a public hearing on January 23 at 10 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 202-204. The hearing will be held by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, which will hold a hearing on a different …
Jan 14 2025
Colorado Issues Health Advisory for Contaminated Marijuana Products
The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), has issued a health and safety advisory regarding potentially contaminated regulated marijuana flower produced by Levels IV Inc and SKL Holdings III LLC. The advisory highlights batches found to exceed acceptable limits of Total Yeast and Mold …
Jan 14 2025
U.S. Congress: Legislation to Make Washington D.C. a State Filed With 162 Sponsors, More Than Any Other Bill
Congressmember Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced H.R. 51, a bill to admit Washington, D.C., as the 51st state of the Union. Norton, who serves as D.C.’s delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives, has long championed statehood for the district, which has a population greater than Vermont and Wyoming. Under current law, Norton can introduce …
Jan 14 2025
Get Paid Thousands Monthly to Consume Marijuana and Write Reviews: 35 Opportunities Remain Open in Multiple States and D.C.
Toker’s Guide is offering an exciting opportunity for those who ever wanted a job reviewing cannabis. The company, known for its online dispensary directory, is seeking “cannabis connoisseurs” to sample and review legal cannabis products across multiple states and Washington, D.C. With 35 job openings currently available, applicants have the chance to earn between $650 …
Jan 14 2025
New Hampshire: Republican Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for Those 21+
New Hampshire State Representative Kevin Verville (R) has introduced House Bill 528, legislation that would legalize psilocybin for those 21 and older. Filed today, the bill has been referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee for review. The measure “establishes that it is not an offense for a person 21 years of …
Jan 14 2025
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Miami After Years of Legal Battles
Nearly a decade after Florida voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana, the first dispensary has officially opened within Miami city limits. Ayr Wellness inaugurated its Midtown location at 3160 N. Miami Ave. on Friday, January 10, marking a significant milestone in a city that has long resisted the presence of dispensaries. “This has been …
