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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May 28 2024
The 4 States That Could Become the 25th to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
There are 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, but several are vying to become the 25th. Although proponents of marijuana legalization are actively trying to change state law in nearly all of the 26 states without legal marijuana, a handful of efforts have a real possibility of succeeding this year. In particular, there are …
May 28 2024
White House Drug Czar Says Rescheduling Marijuana Will Have “Historic and Long-Lasting Impact”
The White House Drug Czar says the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana will have “historic and long-lasting impact”. “We’ve had a policy for over half a century where so many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana”, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Rahul Gupta said in …
May 27 2024
Missouri Marijuana Stores Sold $120 Million Worth of Product in April, Continuing Strong Sales Trend
In Missouri, legal marijuana sales remained robust in April, with a total of $120.1 million in sales, continuing the strong performance seen in previous months. According to data released by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there was $104.6 million in recreational marijuana sales and $15.5 million in medical marijuana sales in April. …
May 27 2024
Federal Plan to Reschedule Marijuana Receives Over 6,100 Comments, Two-Thirds Support Full Descheduling
In the six days since the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) filed its proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act, there has been over 6,000 comments submitted. On May 21, the DEA submitted their proposal in the Federal Register, officially launching the legally required 60-day public comment period. Since …
May 27 2024
Federal Health Agency Acknowledges Psilocybin’s Potential Benefits for Mental Health and Addiction
A federal health agency has recently published a page highlighting the potential benefits of psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, for mental health and addiction treatment. The page, titled “Psilocybin for Mental Health and Addiction: What You Need To Know,” was posted on the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) website, which is part of …
May 26 2024
The Top 5 Most Popular Legal Marijuana Strains In the United States
In the United States, there are hundreds of marijuana strains sold in the legal marijuana market, including over 600 in Massachusetts alone. That said, some strains are far more popular and prominent than others. Currently, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, and 38 states have legalized medical marijuana. Most of these states have thriving legal …
May 26 2024
DEA’s Marijuana Proposal Now Has Over 5,000 Comments, Just 3% Want Marijuana to Remain Schedule I
Five days ago the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted in the Federal Register their proposal to move marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, launching a 60-day public comment period. In those five days, there has already been over 5,000 comments submitted under Regulations.gov. A strong majority of these comments —over 3,500— are …
May 25 2024
The 5 Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Being Voted on This November
This November, voters across the United States will have the opportunity to shape the future of marijuana policy in their respective states. With five key initiatives set to appear on the November ballot, the upcoming election could significantly impact the landscape of both medical and recreational marijuana. Currently 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana and …
May 24 2024
Leading Law Enforcement Groups Endorse Bipartisan Federal Marijuana Legislation
Today, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (ORCOPs) announced their endorsement of the bipartisan Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act. The legislation would align federal policy with state policy to ensure safer legal cannabis markets. It would also aid states that have legalized medicinal and recreational …
May 24 2024
Federal Marijuana Banking Act Gains Two New Sponsors in US House, Now Has 122
Bipartisan legislation to allow marijuana banking nationwide gained two new sponsors yesterday, bringing the total to 122. Yesterday Congressmembers Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rick Larsen (D-WA) joined as official cosponsors to the SAFE Banking Act. The measure now has 122 total sponsors, well more than any previous marijuana-related bill. The SAFE Banking Act and the …
