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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Dec 09 2024
Montana: Licensed Marijuana Sales Top $26 Million in November, Over $300 Million in 2024
Montana’s marijuana market remains steady, with over $26 million in total sales in November. The Montana Department of Revenue released data today showing that there was $23,124,107 in recreational marijuana sold in November, in addition to $3,584,808 in medical marijuana sales, combining for $26,708,916 in total sales. Sales include dried marijuana as well as a …
Dec 09 2024
Ohio Marijuana Sales Surpass $320 Million in First Three Months of Recreational Market, Nearly $40 Million in Tax Revenue
Since licensed marijuana sales began on August 7 in Ohio, the state has recorded $320,719,313 in combined sales across both medical and recreational markets, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis Control. Between August 7 and December 7, recreational marijuana sales totaled $203,141,060, while medical marijuana sales reached …
Dec 09 2024
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Appears Unlikely to Side With Cannabis Companies in Case Challenging Marijuana Prohibition
A federal appeals court on Thursday appeared poised to reject claims by several Massachusetts marijuana businesses that the longstanding federal prohibition on the drug is no longer constitutional, according to Reuters. The businesses, represented by attorney David Boies, argued that the legal and legislative landscape surrounding marijuana has shifted significantly since the U.S. Supreme Court …
Dec 09 2024
Psychedelics Linked to Enhanced Sexual Function Even Months After Use, Study Finds
Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin may improve sexual function for months after use, according to a study conducted by the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. This research marks the first known scientific investigation into the long-term effects of psychedelics on sexual health. Participants in the study reported significant improvements across various aspects …
Dec 09 2024
How Marijuana Rescheduling Could Impact Washington, D.C.
By Ty Buffington, NORM Legal Intern Following the Biden Administration’s initiation in 2022 of a marijuana rescheduling effort, the DEA commenced a formal rule-making process in 2024, beginning with a notice and public comment period. After the submission of over 40,000 public comments on the issue of whether to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule …
Dec 09 2024
US Congress: Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Expungements of Pardoned Marijuana Offenses
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced H.R. 10248, the Weldon Angelos Presidential Pardon Expungements Act. Filed recently by Congressmember Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), the bill has garnered support from Republican cosponsors Laurel Lee (FL), Barry Moore (AL), Don Bacon (NE), and Jeff Duncan (SC), as well as Democrat David Trone (MD). The legislation is named …
Dec 08 2024
Massachusetts’ Legal Marijuana Market Now Features 740 Active Strains, Nearly 30% Increase Since Last December
There’s now 740 active strains available in Massachusetts’ legal marijuana market, according to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). This marks a 29% increase from the 572 active strains recorded in December 2023 and an impressive 84% jump from the 401 strains available in December 2022. The rapid expansion highlights the state’s flourishing …
Dec 07 2024
Arizona Marijuana Tax Revenue Passes $1 Billion Following $23 Million Garnered in November
In November, Arizona’s marijuana industry generated $23,747,808 in tax revenue, pushing the state’s all-time marijuana tax revenue total to $1,017,451,675. According to the Arizona Department of Revenue, the $23.7 million in tax revenue for November included $14,557,014 from the state’s 16% recreational marijuana excise tax, $7,684,178 from the 5.6% adult-use tax, and $1,514,285 from medical …
Dec 06 2024
2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey Highlights Shifts in Use, Attitudes, and Access
Health Canada has released the results of the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey, providing key insights into how Canadians are consuming and thinking about marijuana. Conducted over the course of two months, the survey collected responses from over 11,600 individuals aged 16 and older across Canada, offering a comprehensive look at trends in use, access, and …
Dec 06 2024
Washington State Marijuana Sales Top $100 Million in November, $1.1 Billion in 2024
In November, licensed marijuana stores in Washington State generated $100.41 million in sales, which included a range of marijuana products such as concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. According to data from the Seattle-based research firm Headset, this represents a modest 0.1% increase from November 2023 and is roughly consistent with October’s $101 million in sales. …
