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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Apr 08 2024
Missouri Marijuana Stores Sold $124 Million Worth of Product in March, a New Monthly Record
In Missouri there was over $124 million worth of marijuana sold legally in March, a new monthly record. According to data just released by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there was $124.7 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally through licensed marijuana retail outlets and dispensaries. This breaks the previous monthly …
Apr 08 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Begins Seizing Marijuana From State-Legal Marijuana Businesses and Arresting Employees
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun seizing massive amounts of marijuana from state-licensed marijuana businesses in New Mexico, while detaining and in some instances arresting employees. Over the past two months the CBP has confiscated hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of marijuana transported by state-licensed marijuana companies as they pass through …
Apr 08 2024
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Gains 27th Sponsor in US Congress
Legislation to allow Veterans Affairs doctors to recommend medical marijuana is continuing to garner support in the US House and Senate. Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act (H.R. 2682) was filed on April 18 in the House of Representatives by Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-CA). The following day, a companion measure with identical language was filed …
Apr 07 2024
High Times Announces 2024 Michigan Cannabis Cup, Where Anyone Can Be a Judge
High Times has officially announced the return “of the highly-anticipated High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan 2024!” “It’s the fifth year we’ve set up a competition in Michigan—one of our most enthusiastic event markets—and the most recent rundown of winners showcases Michigan’s finest products”, says High Times. “With a massive 20-category breakdown this year, we’re proud …
Apr 06 2024
SAFE Banking Act Garners 113th Sponsor in US House
The SAFE Banking Act now has 113 sponsors. Yesterday Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) joined the growing list of sponsors for the SAFE Banking Act, a measure to explicitly allow marijuana banking. The measure, introduced in September, has more sponsors than any other marijuana-related bill in US history. In the Senate, the updated SAFER Banking Act …
Apr 05 2024
US Senate Majority Leader Says the Senate Will Work to “Safeguard Cannabis Banking” in “Weeks and Months Ahead”
In a letter sent to Senate colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said that in the “weeks and months” ahead, the Senate will work to pass a variety of priorities including to “safeguard cannabis banking”. “In the weeks and months ahead, we have the opportunity to make progress on bipartisan bills that enhance our …
Apr 05 2024
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Passed $150 Million in March, With 633 “Active Strains”
March marijuana sales easily passed $150 million in Massachusetts. In March, Massachusetts saw a total of $154 million in legal marijuana sales, marking a $4 million increase compared to March of last year and a more than $10 million increase from the previous month. These figures fall just $4 million shy of the record-breaking $158 …
Apr 04 2024
As US Government Considers Rescheduling Marijuana, Canada Prime Minister Says International Treaties Were No Issue for His Country
As the DEA continues its review of marijuana’s scheduling status, with some lawmakers warning that a change could be in violation of international treaties, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says for his country it has not been an issue. Canada legalized recreational marijuana for everyone 18 and older in 2018, becoming just the second country …
Apr 04 2024
Hawaii Marijuana Decrim Bill Given Approval by House, Already Passed Senate
Hawaii’s full House of Representatives has advanced a bill to decriminalize marijuana through its second reading; the measure has already been approved through the state’s full Senate. Senate Bill 2487 would decriminalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for everyone 21 and older, while reducing the penalty for possessing one to two …
Apr 04 2024
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Has Raised $55 Million, More Than Any Prior Legalization Effort
The campaign behind a Florida initiative to legalize marijuana that will be voted on this November has raised over $50 million, more than any previous legalization campaign. On April 1 the Florida Supreme Court ruled that Smart & Safe Florida’s initiative to legalize recreational marijuana will appear on this November’s ballot. Now, the campaign has …
