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 18 2025
Ohio Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Roll Back Voter-Approved Recreational Marijuana Law, Nearly All Oppose
Ohio’s Senate General Government Committee held a hearing today on a bill that would significantly alter the state’s recreational marijuana law. The committee held the hearing today on Senate Bill 56, which would roll back some of the state’s recreational marijuana law, which was approved by voters in 2023. Over 40 people provided testimony in …
Feb 18 2025
New Poll Finds 67% of Florida Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including 55% of Republicans
A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) shows that 67% of Florida voters support legalizing marijuana for adult use. The survey, conducted among 871 active registered voters, indicates strong bipartisan backing, with 83% of Democrats, 66% of independents, and 55% of Republicans in favor. The results come months …
Feb 18 2025
Ohio Marijuana Sales Reach $509 Million Since August, Resulting in $62 Million in Tax Revenue
Ohio’s recreational marijuana market has surpassed $500 million in sales since launching on August 7. According to data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, adult-use marijuana sales have reached $333,124,769 across 4,508,842 transactions. Meanwhile, medical marijuana sales totaled $176,177,276 from 1,873,160 transactions, bringing combined sales to $509,302,045 across 6,382,002 transactions, averaging $80 …
Feb 18 2025
Rick Williams’ Highsman Releases “HIT STICKS”, an “Entirely New Single-Use Cannabis Product Category”
Former NFL running back Ricky Williams’ cannabis and lifestyle brand Highsman has announced the release of its newest product, HIT STICKS, in Massachusetts. According to a press release sent today, “HIT STICKS will shake up the fastest-growing product category in cannabis, the pre-roll market.” Headset data suggests that connoisseur and infused pre-rolls could represent 50% or …
Feb 18 2025
States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices as of February 2025
The average price of cannabis varies substantially across the over 20 states with operating recreational marijuana markets. Here, we look at the states with the lowest average costs. Due to substantial variations in tax rates, regulations, etc., the cost of cannabis can be drastically different from one legal marijuana state to the next. Using data …
Feb 18 2025
Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill to Revise Marijuana Advertising Laws
Senate Bill 5206, introduced last month by Senators Drew MacEwen (R), Chris Gildon (R), and Derek Stanford (D), was approved today by the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce. The bill proposes updates to Washington’s regulations on marijuana advertising, expanding allowable signage for licensed retailers while imposing new restrictions on content and placement. If enacted, …
Feb 18 2025
Over $108 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Anchorage, Alaska in 2024
Legal marijuana sales in Anchorage, Alaska, surpassed $108 million in 2024, generating over $5.4 million in local tax revenue, according to newly released data from the Anchorage Finance Department’s Treasury Division. The data shows that total taxable marijuana and marijuana product sales in Anchorage for the year reached $108,484,831. The municipal retail sales tax on …
Feb 18 2025
Receive Thousands Each Month to Smoke Cannabis and Write Reviews: 30 Positions Remain Open Across the U.S. Including in Florida, Maryland and Virginia
Toker’s Guide is seeking cannabis enthusiasts to fill 30 remaining positions for marijuana reviewers across Florida, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C. The company, which operates an online dispensary directory, is offering these roles to individuals who can evaluate legal cannabis products, provide detailed reviews, and capture high-quality photos. Initially 35 roles were available …
Feb 18 2025
Report: U.S. Cannabis Industry Projected to Employ Over 800,000 by 2029
Despite the cannabis job market experiencing a 3% and 8% drop in average salary in 2024, wages in the sector remain higher than those in many established industries, and the market is expected to grow substantially between now and 2029. This is according to CannabizTeam’s 2025 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide, released today. “People employed in …
Feb 17 2025
New Minnesota Bill Would Increase Cannabis Microbusiness Loans, Speeds Up Approval Process
A bill introduced today in the Minnesota Senate would expand financial support for cannabis microbusinesses by increasing state-backed loan amounts and streamlining approval processes. Senate File 1449, sponsored by State Senators Aric Putnam and Lindsey Port, was referred to the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee upon introduction. The bill proposes raising the maximum state …
