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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Feb 05 2025
Arkansas Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Purchases With Health Savings Accounts
Legislation to allow qualifying patients and designated caregivers to purchase medical marijuana using a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) has been filed in the Arkansas Legislature. House Bill 1408 was filed today by State Representatives Aaron Pilkington (R) and Joshua Bryant (R). The measure would amend state law to explicitly …
Feb 05 2025
US Senators Discuss Marijuana Banking Access at Committee Hearing
Today, lawmakers in the Senate addressed the financial struggles of marijuana businesses, with bipartisan remarks underscoring the industry’s banking challenges and a need for reform. While some senators framed the issue within a broader federal policy discussion, others focused on the immediate need for financial access. During the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban …
Feb 05 2025
Illinois: December Breaks Monthly Marijuana Sales Record With $176 Million, Bringing 2024 Total to $2 Billion
There was more than $176 million in legal marijuana sold in Illinois in December, bringing the total for 2024 to $2 billion. Data released today by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer shows that there was $153.2 million in recreational marijuana sold in December. When you combine this with the $23.5 million in medical marijuana …
Feb 05 2025
California: $327 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in January
In California, there was $327 million in licensed marijuana sales in January. These sales mark a slight decrease from the $332 million sold in December, and the roughly $340 million sold in January 2024. In 2024, sales reached $4.2 billion. According to the research firm Headset, dried marijuana flower remained the top-selling category in January, …
Feb 05 2025
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. As of February 2025
The landscape of popular marijuana strains continues to evolve throughout the United States, with some classics holding strong while new contenders gain traction. Using data supplied by state cannabis commissions and Leafly, here are the ten most popular strains in the U.S. as of February 2025.
Feb 05 2025
U.S. Congress: Republican Lawmaker Files First Marijuana Bill of 2025
Congressmember Greg Steube (R-Florida) has introduced the first marijuana-related bill of the 119th Congress, a measure to safeguard military veterans who use medical marijuana in compliance with state laws from losing their federal benefits. The proposed legislation, titled the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act, would also ensure that doctors within the Department of …
Feb 05 2025
Lockhart, Texas City Council Overturns Voter-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
The city council for Lockhart, a Texas city with a population of around 15,000, has voted to overturn a voter-approved ordinance that would have decriminalized marijuana possession. In November, voters in Lockhart approved an ordinance to decriminalize marijuana with 68% support. The proposal would have prevented arrests and criminal charges for possessing up to four …
Feb 05 2025
Aurora Cannabis Reports Record-Breaking Q3 Revenue and Profit Growth
Aurora Cannabis Inc., a leading Canadian-based global medical cannabis company, has reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending December 31, 2024. The company achieved “record-breaking” figures in several key areas, underscoring its strong position in the global cannabis industry.
Feb 05 2025
Hawaii: Two House Committees Approve Bill to Legalize Marijuana
Hawaii House Bill 1246 has advanced through two key House committees, marking a significant step toward potential marijuana legalization in the state. The bill was approved by the House Committee on Judiciary with a 6 to 4 vote and unanimously passed by the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems with a 5 to 0 …
Feb 04 2025
Minnesota to Begin Accepting Cannabis Business License Applications on February 18
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will accept applications for cannabis business licenses from February 18 through March 14. Beginning February 18, those interested can apply for various marijuana license types, including microbusiness, mezzobusiness, cultivator, manufacturer, retailer, wholesaler, transporter, testing facility, and delivery service. Certain licenses have statutory caps until July 1, 2026, after …
