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 14 2024
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Exceed $1 Billion, Patient Count Surpasses 100,000
Since the start of legal medical marijuana distribution in Arkansas in 2019, sales have surpassed $1 billion. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Arkansas medical marijuana patients have purchased over $1.10 billion worth of products since sales began in May 2019. The DFA reports that 203,000 pounds of medical marijuana have …
May 14 2024
Michigan’s April Marijuana Sales Top $275 Million, Total Sales Surpass $8 Billion as Prices Hit All-Time Low
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan passed $275 million in April, despite prices dropping to an all-time low. According to data compiled and released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, there was a total of $278,546,443 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in April. Just $1,861,261.02 was purchased by medical marijuana patients, with the …
May 14 2024
Willie Nelson Releasing Cannabis Cookbook in November With Wife Annie
Country music icon, bestselling author, and cannabis entrepreneur Willie Nelson is releasing a cannabis cookbook this November with his Wife Annie. According to a press release, “Willie Nelson pairs his gift for storytelling and herbal remedies with his wife Annie’s passion for home cooked meals in this cookbook of cannabis-infused delicacies”. The book is titled …
May 14 2024
Total Wine & More, Largest Wine Retailer in the U.S., Now Selling THC Beverages in Texas and Louisiana
Total Wine & More, the largest independent wine retailer in the US, says it is now carrying a variety of drinks infused with THC in all of its Texas and Louisiana locations. Founded in 1991 in Delaware, Total Wine & More operates 260 “wine superstores” across 28 states. In a press announcement Total Wine & …
May 14 2024
DEA Says Average THC Content in Illicit Marijuana is 16%
According to a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) report, the average THC content of marijuana flower sold through the illicit market in the United States is 16%. The report uses data from the University of Mississippi’s Marijuana Monitoring Program, which is responsible for testing marijuana seized by the DEA as well as local and state law …
May 14 2024
New Hampshire Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Legislation
Legislation that would have initially place an arbitrary cap on the allowable THC in medical marijuana has been given approval by a key committee in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Senate Bill 419 has been given approval through the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee by a vote of 12 to 8. The …
May 14 2024
47 Cities in Ohio Have Placed a Ban on Marijuana Stores
The Ohio initiative that legalized recreational marijuana, approved by voters last year, allows cities to opt out of allowing marijuana sales. So far, dozens have chosen to do so. According to a new report from Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, 47 cities and townships have chosen to pass temporary or permanent bans …
May 14 2024
Colorado: Over $125 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in March, Resulting in Over $20 Million in Tax Revenue
In March, legal marijuana sales in Colorado topped $125 million for the first time since September. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, there was $126,630,910 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold through legal means in March. This is a considerable increase over the $114 million sold in February and the $115 million sold …
May 13 2024
Study: Cannabis Oil Led to Long-Term Improvements in Chronic Pain Patients
The use of cannabis oil containing both THC and CBD “demonstrated a modest overall long-term improvement in chronic pain and related symptoms and a reasonable safety profile”, according to a new study. The study was published in the journal PAIN Reports, in addition to being published online by the US National Library of Medicine. The …
May 13 2024
President Biden to Receive Double-Digit Jump in Favorability Rating After Marijuana Rescheduling, Poll Finds
Polling shows that President Biden will receive a considerable favorability jump following marijuana being rescheduled. According to nationwide polling around 60% of those likely to vote in the upcoming election support marijuana being moved away from its current Schedule I status. The survey found that among those made aware of the potential for marijuana to …
