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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Jul 04 2024
This July Fourth, I’m in My 26th Year Behind Bars for Marijuana
By Edwin Rubis, Truthout , republished with special permission When the clock strikes 10:00 pm, I’ll be sitting in the darkness gazing out a grimy, metal barred window. Miles away, the starlit sky will explode with cheerful colors. Two seconds after each rocket reaches its apex point, the blast will resonate through the walls. The city …
Jul 04 2024
Of the Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives on the November Ballot, Polls Show Four Likely to Pass
This November, voters in five states—North Dakota, South Dakota, Florida, Arkansas, and Nebraska—will decide on various marijuana initiatives. Polls indicate that four out of these five measures are likely to pass. According to recent polling, all but North Dakota have enough support for their marijuana initiatives to be passed into law. This, of course, doesn’t …
Jul 04 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris Supports Legalizing Marijuana and Sentence Reform
With reports that President Biden is considering whether to remain in the race, increased attention has been directed towards Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the most likely candidate to replace him at the top of the ticket. President Biden has been the most consequential president in U.S. history regarding marijuana law reform. For example, …
Jul 04 2024
Maryland’s Legal Marijuana Sales Pass Half a Billion Dollars in First Half of Year
Maryland’s legal marijuana market has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing half a billion dollars in sales within the first half of the year. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, $94 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products were sold in June, bringing the year-to-date total to $556.2 million. In June, recreational marijuana consumers contributed …
Jul 04 2024
3 States Will Vote to Legalize Recreational Marijuana this November
Voters in three states will have the opportunity this November to legalize recreational marijuana. In Florida, voters will consider Amendment 3, the first of the three initiatives to be officially placed on the ballot. The initiative, proposed by Smart & Safe Florida, would legalize the possession, use, and licensed distribution of marijuana for those 21 …
Jul 04 2024
Illinois: $166 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in June, $1 Billion So Far in 2024
In June, Illinois saw $166 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This figure represents a modest decrease compared to May’s sales of $170.6 million, a difference of $2.6 million between the two months. Breaking down the numbers, June’s sales included $144 million in …
Jul 03 2024
California Marijuana Sales Top $2 Billion in First Half of 2024
In California, licensed marijuana sales have exceeded $2 billion for the first half of 2024, driven by strong sales figures in June. The latest data reveals that there was $339 million worth of marijuana and related products sold legally in June, a slight decrease from the $350 million sold in May. This brings the total …
Jul 03 2024
Nebraska: Enough Signatures Submitted to Put Medical Marijuana Legalization to November Vote
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) have submitted well more than enough signatures to put their medical marijuana legalization initiative to a vote this November. Today, NMM submitted over 110,000 signatures for both of their initiatives: one to legalize medical marijuana and one to protect physicians who recommend it. This exceeds the required 87,000 signatures needed …
Jul 03 2024
Connecticut Law Limiting THC Beverages to Licensed Liquor and Cannabis Stores Takes Effect
Sales of THC-infused beverages in Connecticut are now restricted to state-licensed liquor stores and cannabis retailers. The new law is due to the enactment of House Bill 5150, which was signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont in May. It officially to effect on July 1, prohibiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products at gas …
Jul 03 2024
Massachusetts Initiative Campaign to Legalize Psychedelics Submits Enough Signatures to Appear on November Ballot
An initiative to legalize certain psychedelics is set to be voted on this November. In January, Massachusetts for Mental Health Options (MMHO) submitted over 96,000 valid signatures for their psychedelics initiative, well more than the roughly 74,000 needed to force a vote of the legislature. Given the legislature didn’t act on the measure prior to …
