Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. 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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Maine Senate Passes Bill to Exempt Medical Marijuana From Taxes
Maine’s Senate has given approval to a measure that would exempt medical marijuana sales from being taxed. According to its official summary, House Bill 541 …
New Mexico Officials Vote to Add Insomnia as Qualifying Medical Marijuana Condition
Officials in New Mexico have voted in favor of adding insomnia to the state’s medical marijuana program. The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Advisory Board voted …
Michigan Committee Votes to Allow 19 and 20 Year Olds to Work at Marijuana Stores
Michigan legislation to lower the age requirement for working or volunteering at licensed marijuana retail outlets has been passed by a key House committee. House …
Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill Extending Mortarium on Marijuana Businesses to 2026
An Oklahoma moratorium (temporary ban) on new marijuana businesses has been extended to at least 2026. Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2095 into law …
Arizona Committee Unanimously Votes to Add PTSD and Autism to Medical Marijuana Program
Arizona legislation to expand the state’s medical marijuana program has been passed unanimously by the House Rules Committee. Senate Bill 1466, filed by Senator Thomas …
Minnesota Conference Committee Reaches Agreement on Marijuana Legalization Bill
A conference committee made up of five senators and five state representatives has reached a deal on a specific framework for a bill to legalize …
North Carolina Committee Approves Psilocybin and MDMA Research Bill
A key committee in the North Carolina House of Representatives has voted to approve legislation that would spend millions to research psilocybin and MDMA. The …
Springfield, Missouri City Council Likely to Put Marijuana Tax Ordinance On August Ballot
Following several Missouri cities approving local marijuana taxes in the April election, Springfield may be poised to do the same. Today the Springfield City Council …
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Allocating Millions for Psilocybin Research
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed into law legislation that allocates millions of dollars for the research of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic …
Las Vegas’ First Marijuana-Friendly Hotel to Open in June
A hotel that’s billing itself as Las Vegas’ first marijuana-friendly hotel plans to open its doors to the public next month. The Lexi Las Vegas …
Rhode Island Bill Would Defelonize Possession of Up to One Ounce of Drugs
Legislation filed today in Rhode Island would remove felony penalties for the possession of up to 28 grams of all illegal substances. In Rhode island …
New Hampshire Governor Announces Support for Legalizing Marijuana With State-Run Stores
Swiftly following the New Hampshire Senate rejecting a House-approved marijuana legalization bill, Governor Chris Sununu released a statement clarifying his position on the issue. Last …
