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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Mar 09 2025
Virginia Governor Sent Bill to Update Medical Marijuana Labeling Requirements and Expand Home Delivery for Patients
Legislation that would update medical marijuana product labeling requirements and expand delivery options for patients has been sent to Governor Glenn Youngkin for consideration. House Bill 1989 was given approval last month by the (84 to 14) and Senate (30 to 10). On Friday, the bill was officially sent to the desk of Governor Youngkin, …
Mar 08 2025
New Mexico: Second House Committee Passes Bill to Restrict Workplace Cannabis Testing for Patients
A second committee in the New Mexico House of Representatives has given approval to legislation that would prevent random cannabis testing and to ensure that cannabis metabolites in someone’s system can’t by itself be considered impaired. House Bill 230 states that “An employee shall not be considered to be impaired by cannabis solely because of …
Mar 08 2025
Texas Bill Would Mandate Study of MDMA, Psilocybin and Ketamine for Treating PTSD and Depression
Legislation has been filed in Texas that would direct state health officials to study the potential of psychedelic therapies such as MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine, for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. House Bill 4014, filed yesterday by State Representative John Bucy (R), would require the Department of State Health Services to conduct a …
Mar 08 2025
The States Most Likely to Become the 25th to Legalize Cannabis
Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana continue to gain momentum across the country, with several states on the cusp of becoming the next to join the 24 that have already embraced legalization. Whether through legislative action or ballot initiatives, the states listed below stand out as the most likely to legalize marijuana in the near future. …
Mar 07 2025
Hawaii Senate Resolution Calls on U.S. Congress to Deschedule Cannabis, Ensure Banking Access for Cannabis Businesses
Hawaii State Senator Joy San Buenaventura (D) has introduced Senate Resolution 68, urging the U.S. Congress to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act. Filed today, the resolution also calls for federal action to ensure marijuana-related businesses have access to banking services, and it calls on the government to support state-level efforts to expunge …
Mar 07 2025
New Hampshire Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin
Legislation to decriminalize the possession of psilocybin for those 21 and older has been passed unanimously by a key New Hampshire committee. Today, the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted 16 to 0 to pass an amended version of House Bill 528, filed by State Representative Kevin Verville (R). As filed, House Bill …
Mar 07 2025
Government Data Shows Canadians Consuming Less Alcohol as Marijuana Sales Climb
Canadians are drinking less alcohol while spending more on marijuana, according to a report released today by Statistics Canada. The shift marks a record decline in alcohol consumption and continued growth in the marijuana market, according to government data tracking sales trends for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Liquor authorities and retail outlets recorded a 3.8% drop …
Mar 07 2025
New West Virginia Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Cultivation for Patients
A bill introduced today in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow registered medical marijuana patients and caregivers to cultivate their own plants. House Bill 3230, filed by Delegate Mike Pushkin (D), has been referred to the House Health and Human Resources Committee. The measure would amend the state’s medical cannabis law to allow …
Mar 06 2025
New Jersey Committee Approves Bill to Add Sickle Cell Anemia as Qualifying Medical Cannabis Condition
A New Jersey Assembly committee has approved legislation to include sickle cell anemia as a qualifying medical cannabis condition. Assembly Bill 913 was passed today by the Assembly Health Committee in a 9 to 1 vote. The measure would explicitly authorize medical marijuana as a treatment option for sickle cell anemia, a painful and debilitating …
Mar 06 2025
Kansas Senate Bill Filed to Legalize Medical Cannabis
Legislation to legalize medical cannabis in Kansas was filed today in the state’s Senate. Kansas Senate Bill 294 was introduced today by the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee. The bill, titled the Kansas Medical Cannabis Act, outlines a comprehensive framework for the cultivation, processing, distribution, and use of medical marijuana, establishing licensing requirements and …
