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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Aug 14 2024
New Hampshire Committee Schedules Work Session on Marijuana Legalization Bill
New Hampshire’s House Bill 544, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older, is set for a “full committee work session” on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 302-304. This work session marks a significant step in the legislative process, coming just three months after the New Hampshire …
Aug 14 2024
Report Finds Over 70% of Legal Marijuana Businesses Are Not Profitable
A new report conducted by Whitney Economics (WE), a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research, finds that cannabis operators remain optimistic despite averaging only 27.3% overall profitability. The survey was conducted in June in order to compile data on the potential impact that cannabis rescheduling would have on small …
Aug 14 2024
Ohio: Over $11 Million in Recreational Marijuana Sold During First Four Days of Legal Sales
Ohio’s recreational marijuana market kicked off with a strong start, bringing in over $11.5 million in sales during the first week, according to data from the state’s Division of Cannabis Control released on Wednesday. Dispensaries across Ohio moved 1,285 pounds of marijuana flower and sold 173,043 units of other cannabis products, including edibles and topicals, …
Aug 14 2024
University of Minnesota Launches State’s First Cannabis Research Program
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health has launched the state’s first Cannabis Research Center (CRC), funded by a $2.5 million state appropriation. The center’s mission is to provide, interpret, and share research to inform cannabis-related policy and practice in Minnesota, while also conducting innovative research on the public health impacts of cannabis legalization. …
Aug 14 2024
Olympia (WA) City Council Unanimously Approves Ordinance to Decriminalize Psychedelics
The Olympia, Washington City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to decriminalize psychedelics including psilocybin mushrooms. This action makes Olympia the latest jurisdiction in the state to move toward decriminalization, joining Seattle, Port Townsend, and Jefferson County. The resolution passed by the City Council designates the enforcement of laws against entheogen-related activities as a low …
Aug 14 2024
Florida Poll Finds 63% of Likely Voters Favor Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana
A new poll conducted by the Suffolk University Political Research Center, USA TODAY and WSVN-TV finds that a strong majority of likely voters in Florida support Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana. According to the poll, 63% of voters in Florida support Amendment 3, compared to 33% who are opposed. Just 3% remain undecided on …
Aug 14 2024
University of California Needs Participants for Five Different Marijuana-Related Clinical Trials
The University of California in San Diego (UCSD) currently has seven active marijuana-related clinical trials, and they are seeking participants for five of them. Of the seven cannabis clinical trials the UCSD has “in progress”, five of them are “open to eligible people”. These studies are part of the university’s ongoing efforts to explore the …
Aug 13 2024
Nebraska Committee Advances Bill to Establish a 30% Tax on CBD and Hemp Products
A key committee in the Nebraska Legislature has given approval to legislation that would place a substantial tax on the distribution of CBD and consumable hemp products. Legislative Bill 34, sponsored by Senator Lou Ann Linehan (R), would place a 30% sales tax on CBD and consumable hemp products. Yesterday, the Revenue Committee, which is …
Aug 13 2024
The 10 States Leading in Per Capita Marijuana Sales
As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as …
Aug 13 2024
The 5 States With the Highest Percentage of Medical Marijuana Patients
With medical marijuana now legal in 38 states, some states have witnessed particularly high enrollment in their cannabis programs as acceptance continues to grow across the United States. Based on the most recent data from state regulatory agencies and the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), five states stand out for having the highest percentage of their …
