Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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The 6 States On Track to Legalize Medical Marijuana in 2024
Nearly 80% of states in the US have legalized medical marijuana. Of the 12 that haven’t, some are closer to doing so than others. Current there are 38 states that have legalized medical marijuana, with nine more that have passed laws allowing the medical use of low-THC / high-CBD products. Of the 12 states with …
Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales Passed by Virginia House 52 to 48
Virginia’s full House of Delegates has passed a bill to legalize marijuana sales. The House voted 52 to 58 today to pass House Bill 698 through a third and final reading, officially sending the measure to the Senate which has been advancing a competing bill. Under current law of the 24 states that have legalized …
Delaware: Legal Recreational Marijuana Sales to Start in March, 2025, Says Marijuana Commissioner
According to Delaware’s marijuana commissioner, recreational marijuana sales are likely to begin in March, 2025, a few months after initial projections. Marijuana Commissioner Robert Coupe in a recent hearing of the Joint Finance Committee said that the goal of state regulators is to have rules for the adult-use marijuana program finalized by Jul 11. Following …
Massachusetts: $143.8 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in January
In the first month of 2024, Massachusetts marijuana stores sold over $143 million worth of product. According to data compiled and released by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, there was $143.8 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold in January. This is a decrease from the record-breaking $158 million sold in December, but is …
FDA Grants Priority Review of Application for MDMA-Assisted Therapy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review for an application seeking to use MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Lykos Therapeutics, a company dedicated to “transforming mental healthcare”, announced recently that the FDA has accepted its new drug application (“NDA”) for midomafetamine capsules …
WA Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Again Killed in Committee, Growing Even One Plant Will Remain a Felony
For at least another year Washington State will remain the only legal marijuana state that doesn’t allow personal marijuana cultivation. Late last month the House Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee voted 7 to 4 to pass House Bill 2194, a measure to legalize the personal cultivation of up to four marijuana plants for everyone 21 …
Colorado Made $21.5 Million in Taxes From Nearly $120 Million in Marijuana Sales in January
It’s a new year, but Colorado continues to garner tens of millions of dollars in marijuana taxes each month. Data released by the Colorado Department of Revenue shows that the state made $21,546,871 in marijuana tax revenue in January, from nearly $120 million in sales. This brings the all-time tax revenue for legal marijuana sales …
Maine: $17.5 Million in January Marijuana Sales, Price Per Gram Drops to All-Time Low of $7.29
There was $17.5 million in legal marijuana sold in Maine in January, as prices continue to drop. According to the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy, licensed marijuana stores sold $17,518,326 worth of marijuana and marijuana products such as edibles and concentrates. This is a modest dip from the $19.3 million sold in December, but an …
For the Third Straight Year, the Super Bowl Winner Will Be From a Legal Marijuana State
Regardless of the outcome of today’s game, it will be the third year in a row where the Super Bowl winning team is from one of the 24 states with legal recreational marijuana. Both the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are from states where marijuana is legal for all uses. California legalized recreational …
Vice President Kamala Harris Says Biden Administration Has “Changed Federal Marijuana Policy”
In a campaign video posted on the social media platform X, Vice President Kamala Harris incorrectly stated that the Biden/Harris Administration has “changed federal marijuana policy”. In the video, VP Harris said “We changed federal marijuana policy, because nobody should have to go to jail just for smoking weed.” Harris’ video may have been posted …
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