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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West Virginia Senator Files Legislation to Reschedule Marijuana, Moving it to Schedule III
A bill filed today in the West Virginia Senate would significantly change how the state classifies marijuana by moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III under state law, a shift that would formally recognize medical use and reduce the severity of how it is treated in criminal statutes. The move is meant to align …
Kentucky Senate Bill Would Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Possession, Cultivation and “Trafficking”, Create Expungement Pathway
A bill filed today in the Kentucky Senate would legalize marijuana possession, cultivation and even low-level “trafficking,” for those 21 and older, while creating a pathway to expunge past convictions. The proposal is a companion to House Bill 72, filed last month in the House by State Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D).
Washington Senate Committee Holds Public Hearing on Bill to Allow Voters to Approve Local Cannabis Tax
A Washington bill that would give counties and cities the ability to ask voters to approve a small local excise tax on retail cannabis sales received a public hearing today in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Tennessee Senate Advances Bill to Raise Low-Level Marijuana Possession Threshold to Five Ounces
A Tennessee proposal that would significantly change how marijuana possession is treated under state law has moved forward in the legislature, passing second consideration in the Senate and being referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Kansas Bill Would Reschedule Marijuana and THC Under State Law
Legislation filed today in the Kansas Legislature would dramatically change how marijuana is classified under state law, shifting it out of the most restrictive category of controlled substances for the first time.
Washington Bill Would Bar Cities and Counties From Blocking Marijuana Businesses
A new bill filed today in the Washington House would prohibit cities and counties from banning licensed marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions.
Kentucky Governor Urges Lawmakers to Expand Medical Marijuana Conditions in 2026
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced today that his administration has formally asked legislative leaders to expand Kentucky’s list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana during the 2026 Regular Session, a move he says could bring relief to hundreds of thousands of residents.
New York Regulators Approve 36 New Adult-use Cannabis Licenses
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) today approved 36 new adult-use cannabis licenses and dozens of license renewals at its monthly meeting.
Sentencing Commission Proposes Major Changes to Federal Guidelines That Could Expand Probation, Reshape Career Offender Rules and Reduce Impact of Prior Marijuana Convictions
The United States Sentencing Commission is proposing some of the most consequential changes to the federal sentencing guidelines in years, including reforms that could significantly expand the use of probation and split sentences while dramatically redefining how prior drug and violent convictions trigger enhanced penalties under the career offender rule.
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $45.66 Million in January as Lifetime Total Surpasses $2.1 Billion
New Mexico’s regulated marijuana market brought in $45.6 million in total sales in January across 1.16 million transactions. This is nearly identical to the $46 million sold in January 2025, despite prices down around 10%.
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