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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Nov 13 2024
Texas Representative Files Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization Bill, Senators File Multiple Medical Marijuana Bills
A sweeping cannabis legalization bill was prefiled in the Texas House of Representatives yesterday by State Representative Jessica Gonzalez, seeking to authorize and regulate the cultivation, sale, and use of cannabis for those 21 and older. House Bill 1208 proposes a legal framework for managing various aspects of the cannabis industry, from licensing and taxation …
Nov 12 2024
Connecticut: $24 Million in Cannabis Sold Legally in October, $250 Million Year-to-Date
Connecticut marijuana sales saw an uptick from September to October, rising to just above $24 million. According to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, there was $24,055,147 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in October, a slight jump from the $23,445,921 sold in September. October’s sales are similar to the $24.8 million sold …
Nov 11 2024
Baltimore Proposal to Establish Cannabis Reparations Fund Passes With 76% Support
In last week’s election, Baltimore voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to establish a city fund aimed at compensating communities disproportionately impacted by past cannabis arrests and prosecutions. The charter amendment, known as Question G, passed with 76% of voters in favor and 24% opposed. Question G allows Baltimore to tap into state funds generated by …
Nov 11 2024
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Says There’s “Will in the House to Move Forward” With Marijuana Legalization
Following last week’s election, Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives retained a one vote majority. Now, Majority Leader Matt Bradford (D) says that he expects the House to see some movement on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. In September, a bipartisan coalition of 17 House members introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan marijuana legalization bill. Under …
Nov 11 2024
If We Care About Veterans, We’ll Legalize Marijuana Nationwide
As the nation honors Veterans Day, a growing number of advocates argue that the best way to honor America’s veterans is to provide them with broader access to cannabis. For years, veterans and advocacy groups have pushed for marijuana reform, pointing to cannabis’ potential to address conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and …
Nov 11 2024
Report: CBD Gummies Market Valued at $1.88 Billion, to Grow to $19 Billion by 2033
The global CBD gummies market was valued at $1.88 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach from $2.44 billion in 2025 to $19.93 billion by 2033, according to a new report. The report from Straits Research predicts that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of an eye-opening 30% during …
Nov 11 2024
The Three States Poised to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2025
With the 2024 election behind us, it’s clear that no new state will be legalizing recreational marijuana this year. But there’s always hope for next year! Currently 24 states have laws allowing for the possession and use of recreational marijuana, with all but Virginia also allowing licensed sales. Below is a look at the three …
Nov 11 2024
The 2024 Election Disappointed Marijuana Legalization Supporters, But Concerns May Be Overstated
The 2024 election didn’t go as planned for marijuana legalization advocates, but the outlook remains positive. The November 2024 election was expected to mark the tipping point, where legal marijuana states would become the majority, with three states considering legalization measures to join the existing 24. However, all three recreational marijuana proposals on the ballot …
Nov 10 2024
Get the Best Marijuana and Dab Vaporizers Online Via Canadian Vaporizers!
There are a lot of options when it comes to purchasing vaporizers, but one stands out among the rest! With warehouses located in Abbotsford and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canadian Vaporizers is a renowed online-based vaporizer store that was started in 2017. Since opening they have shipped over thousands of orders from their warehouses across Canada. …
Nov 10 2024
Arizona Marijuana Tax Revenue Tops $25 Million in October, All-Time Revenue at Nearly $1 Billion
In October, Arizona’s marijuana industry generated $25,496,330 in tax revenue. This brings the state’s year-to-date total to approximately $235 million, with the all-time total nearing $1 billion at $993,703,867 since the state legalized marijuana. October marked the 35th consecutive month of marijuana tax revenue surpassing $20 million. According to the Arizona Department of Revenue, the …
