Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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U.S. Congress: RESPECT Resolution Gains Three New Sponsors, Bringing Total to 11
The RESPECT Resolution picked up three additional backers this week, marking the first notable expansion of support since its introduction last week, bringing the total number of sponsors to 11. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jared Huffman (D-WI), and LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) signed onto the measure Tuesday, joining the growing coalition pushing for federal action to …
Ohio Governor DeWine Says He Will Sign Bill Overhauling Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Law
Governor Mike DeWine said today that he intends to sign Senate Bill 56, a sweeping rewrite of Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana system that cleared the Legislature after months of negotiations. His announcement comes just two days after lawmakers finalized the measure and sent it to his desk.
Massachusetts Approves Final Rules for Cannabis Lounges and On-Site Consumption
Massachusetts regulators just voted to finalize rules governing social cannabis consumption, approving a comprehensive regulatory package that paves the way for cannabis lounges, on-site consumption at retailers, and licensed consumption at events. The unanimous 4 to 0 vote, taken Wednesday by the Cannabis Control Commission, moves forward an element of the state’s adult-use law that …
Ohio Now Has 186 Licensed Marijuana Stores, With 95 More in Provisional Status
Ohio’s marijuana retail landscape continues to expand, with newly released licensing data showing the state now has 186 dispensaries that hold active certificates of operation. This marks the largest number of licensed outlets since adult-use sales began, and it reflects a steady pace of approvals from the Division of Cannabis Control throughout 2025, including 27 …
Florida Representative Files Bill to Tighten Medical Marijuana Rules and Expand Health Programs
Florida Representative Anne Gerwig (R) introduced a wide-ranging health policy bill today that updates several state programs while imposing new restrictions on where medical marijuana businesses can operate. The 16-page measure makes targeted changes across multiple statutes, with some of the most notable updates focused on Florida’s medical marijuana system.
U.S. Senate Bill Would Create National Framework for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, Limit Products to 5mg THC Per Serving
A new Senate Bill would establish national standards for hemp-derived cannabinoids while preserving the authority of states to decide how products like CBD are regulated. Sponsored by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act it set to be formally introduced tomorrow, December 11, with details of the proposal …
Florida GOP Lawmaker Files Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Access, Increase Supply Limits, and Loosen Key Restrictions
Florida State Representative Bill Partington (R) filed legislation today that would significantly revise Florida’s medical marijuana framework, including expanded eligibility, longer ID card durations, and major changes to physician requirements and supply limits. House Bill 719 would allow patients who have been prescribed certain Schedule II opioid medications to qualify for medical marijuana.
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $257 Million in 2025, Price Per Gram in November Drops Below $8 for First Time
Connecticut’s marijuana market posted another strong month of sales in November, with state regulators reporting $18,425,649 in adult-use sales and $5,496,565 in medical purchases. Combined, retailers took in $23,922,214 for the month. The new total pushes Connecticut’s year-to-date marijuana revenue to $257,872,131.
New Jersey Cannabis Commission to Hold Virtual Meetings on How Social Equity Excise Fee Dollars Should Be Spent
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) announced today it will host a series of virtual meetings to gather community input on the allocation of funds raised from the Social Equity Excise Fee (SEEF) on recreational cannabis sales. “Input collected from public comments at the meetings and from written submissions will inform the Commission’s recommendations …
Ohio Senate Approves Bill to Overhaul State’s Marijuana Laws, Including Criminalizing Public Use and Establishing Hemp Restrictions
Ohio lawmakers have approved a far-reaching overhaul of the state’s voter-approved marijuana system, with the Senate giving final passage today to Senate Bill 56 and sending it to Governor Mike DeWine for his consideration. The legislation represents a substantial rewrite of Ohio’s adult-use law, which was approved by 57% of voters in 2023, with the …
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