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 14 2025
Trulieve Donates $19.6 Million to 2026 Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign, Over 150,000 Signatures Already Collected
Trulieve, Florida’s largest distributor of medical cannabis with over 160 licensed dispensaries, is once again backing a campaign to legalize recreational marijuana. Trulieve contributed $19.6 million to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report filed with the state Division of Elections. The company also …
Apr 14 2025
California Governor Announces Seizure of $316 Million in Unlicensed Cannabis Products in Q1 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced via press release that over $316 million worth of illegal cannabis was seized in the first quarter of 2025 through the combined efforts of the Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF), the Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW), and the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). In the release, the …
Apr 14 2025
U.S. Cannabis Roundtable in Talks With White House, Says It’s “Optimistic About the President Acting on Cannabis Reform”
The U.S. Cannabis Roundtable, one of the nation’s leading marijuana industry groups, says it remains in communication with the White House, saying they’re “optimistic about the president acting on cannabis perform”. David Culver, senior vice president of public affairs for the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable, says the group has been told marijuana remains on President Donald …
Apr 14 2025
Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation Revokes 25 Microbusiness Cannabis Facility Licenses
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked 25 microbusiness cannabis facility licenses during the second round of licensing for the Missouri voter-approved regulatory program for microbusinesses, according to a press release. Per Article XIV, microbusiness licenses are cannabis businesses that operate on a smaller scale than medical or comprehensive licenses. One of the …
Apr 14 2025
Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Unanimously Approves Final Regulations for Legal Cannabis Market
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) voted today to approve its final regulations governing adult-use and medical cannabis, marking a major step in the full implementation of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act. Immediately following the vote, the CCC will submit the regulations to the Secretary of State’s Office. Per state law, they will become …
Apr 14 2025
University of Mississippi Launches National Cannabis Research Support Center
The University of Mississippi has launched the Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (R3CR), a new initiative designed to support scientists across the country in navigating the regulatory and scientific hurdles surrounding marijuana research. R3CR will operate within the university’s National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), one of the nation’s leading marijuana research …
Apr 14 2025
State-by-State Breakdown of How Marijuana Tax Revenue Is Spent in Legal Cannabis States
As of April 2025, 21 U.S. states have operational adult-use cannabis markets, with Delaware and Minnesota having markets that are launching later this year or early 2026. Each state has a unique framework for taxing and allocating marijuana revenue. Below is a comprehensive overview detailing how each state utilizes recreational marijuana tax revenue, based on …
Apr 14 2025
Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 THC: What’s the Difference and Is It Legal in Your State?
Delta-8 and delta-9 THC are two forms of tetrahydrocannabinol, but while they share a similar chemical structure and effects, their legal status differ significantly. Delta-9 THC is the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, which is responsible for the “high” commonly associated with cannabis use. Delta-8 THC, found in much smaller amounts in hemp, produces similar …
Apr 14 2025
Hawaii Governor Signs Expungement Bill Into Law
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed into law a measure to expand the state’s pilot program for automatic expungement of certain arrest records, following unanimous approval in both the Senate and House of Representatives. House Bill 132 enhances the Department of the Attorney General’s expungement pilot project—first established under Act 62 of 2024—by broadening the …
Apr 13 2025
Legal Marijuana Sales Reached $2.15 Billion Across U.S. in March, Topping $6 Billion in First Quarter of 2025
In March, legal marijuana sales across 21 recreational states and two significant medical-only states—Florida and Oklahoma—totaled more than $2.1 billion. According to data from state regulatory agencies and commission and the research firm Headset, legal marijuana states in the U.S. sold $2.15 billion worth of marijuana and marijuana products in March, a slight increase over …
