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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Nov 07 2024
Top Drying and Curing Tips to Enhance Marijuana Flower Potency and Flavor
By Margaret Jackson, Reporter, MZBizDaily.com Drying and curing is a critical stage for marijuana cultivators that can make or break the quality of the final product. Proper drying and curing not only preserves potency and flavor but also improves the safety, shelf life and overall user experience of cannabis flower, cultivation experts told MJBizDaily. “You can …
Nov 06 2024
A Breakdown of Marijuana Election Results Across the United States
In yesterday’s election, numerous marijuana-related proposals were considered on the state and local level: Here’s a breakdown of how each of these proposal faired. Although November 5 was not a great day for cannabis law reform, with all three recreational marijuana legalization measures being denied by voters, there were some bright spots. With that said, …
Nov 06 2024
Kentucky: Over 100 Cities and Counties Approve Ordinance to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Over 100 cities and counties in Kentucky have officially approved ordinances allowing medical marijuana dispensaries. In last night’s election, 106 cities and counties approved medical marijuana initiatives. Not a single city or county rejected the proposal. The ordinances provide guidelines for dispensaries, cultivation centers, and other medical cannabis facilities. Kentucky’s medical marijuana law, signed by …
Nov 05 2024
Oregon Voters Approve Marijuana Union Initiative
Voters in Oregon have given approval to the United for Cannabis Workers Act, put forth by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555. Once Measure 119 takes effect, it will guarantee cannabis industry workers the right to organize and bargain collectively. Although joining a union would be optional, this proposal would provide legal protections …
Nov 05 2024
Nebraska Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Nebraska voters have made their state the 39th to legalize medical marijuana through the passage of two companion initiatives. Nebraska voters have approved both the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act (Initiative 437) and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act (Initiative 438) with overwhelming support. The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act provides legal safeguards …
Nov 05 2024
South Dakota Initiative to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Fails
South Dakota voters have chosen to keep recreational marijuana illegal, rejecting Measure 29 in Tuesday’s election. The initiative would have allowed those 21 and older to possess up to two ounces of marijuana and grow up to 12 plants for personal use. Measure 29 also proposed establishing licensed marijuana retail outlets to serve adults, which …
Nov 05 2024
Massachusetts Voters Reject Question 4 to Legalize Psychedelics
Massachusetts voters have rejected Question 4, an initiative that sought to legalize the possession and personal cultivation of small amounts of certain psychedelics, including DMT, psilocybin, psilocin, ibogaine, and non-peyote mescaline. At the time of publication, votes are still being counted, but based on a detailed examination of election data, The Marijuana Herald is confident …
Nov 05 2024
Bullitt and Scott County, Kentucky Vote to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Bullitt County and Scott County, Kentucky, have officially approved the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders. Bullet County has a population nearly 84,000, and Scott County around 60,000. Tonight, voters if both states have passed ordinance allowing licensed dispensaries, joining Hardin County. The ordinances outlines provisions for dispensaries, cultivation centers, and other medical …
Nov 05 2024
Voters in Bastrop and Lockhart, Texas Overwhelming Approve Marijuana Decrim Ordinances
Voters in Bastrop and Lockhart Texas have given overwhelming approval to local initiatives that will significantly change how marijuana possession and use is handled by law enforcement. Both ordinances will remove the potential for jailtime and a criminal charge for the possession of up to four ounces of marijuana as well as marijuana paraphrenia. Instead, …
Nov 05 2024
Dallas, Texas Decriminalizes Marijuana
Voters in Dallas, Texas have given overwhelming approval to a local initiative that will significantly change how marijuana possession and use is handled by law enforcement. With around 64% in support, voters have passed Proposition R, a proposal by Ground Game Texas that will prevent arrests for those found with up to four ounces of …
