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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Jun 11 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Superstore to Open for Everyone 21+ by End of August
A marijuana superstore, located in a former bingo hall that cost over $50 million to refurbish, will open to everyone 21 and older on tribal land in North Carolina by the end of August. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council voted last week to legalize recreational marijuana. In September, EBCI members overwhelmingly …
Jun 11 2024
Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Three Felony Counts Related to Purchasing a Gun While Addicted to Drugs
Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018. Prosecutors argued that he lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by stating he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a …
Jun 11 2024
Study: Secondhand Harms From Alcohol Six Times More Common Than Marijuana
A recent study titled reveals that secondhand harms from alcohol are significantly more prevalent than those from marijuana. The study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drygs, aimed to measure the prevalence and overlap of secondhand harms caused by others’ use of alcohol, cannabis, opioids, or other drugs. It also examined sociodemographic and …
Jun 11 2024
Report: Marijuana Testing Market Worth Nearly $2 Billion
The global cannabis testing market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $1.8 billion in 2024 and is poised to reach $4.0 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2024 to 2029. This is according to a new report conducted by the research firm Markets and Markets. The comprehensive research …
Jun 11 2024
Connecticut Reports $24.7 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales for May
May marijuana sales in Connecticut were slightly higher than in April, reflecting a continuing trend of strong consumer demand. The $24,713,887 in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in May surpasses the $23.9 million sold in April and the $22.7 million sold in May 2023. This is according to data released by the Connecticut Department …
Jun 10 2024
California Senate Committee Approves Assembly-Passed Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafés
A key committee in the California Senate has approved legislation to legalize marijuana cafés, following its passage in the full Assembly. The Senate’s Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee has voted 9 to 2 to pass Assembly Bill 1775, roughly three weeks after it passed the Assembly by a vote of 58 to 6. The …
Jun 10 2024
Republican Lawmakers Push to Ban Delta-8 THC Nationwide Via House Appropriations Bill
Republicans are seeking to ban hemp compounds such as Delta-8 THC nationwide through an amendment included in a massive spending bill. Last month, the House Agriculture Committee approved an amendment to a $1.5 trillion Federal Farm Bill that proposes a ban on most hemp products, including all cannabinoids synthesized or manufactured outside of the plant, …
Jun 10 2024
Montana’s Legal Marijuana Market Records $27 Million in Sales for May
In May, Montana continued its robust marijuana market, recording a total of $26.93 million in sales. This figure demonstrates the state’s ongoing strong performance in marijuana sales since legalization. Recreational marijuana sales played a significant role, contributing $22.86 million, while medical marijuana sales accounted for $4.08 million for the month. May’s sales mark the 15th …
Jun 10 2024
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales to Begin by the End of June, Possibly Next Week
Licensed recreational marijuana sales will begin for the first time in Ohio history before the end of June, possibly as soon as next week. On Friday, Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control began accepting applications from currently operating medical marijuana dispensaries seeking licenses to participate in the state’s recreational marijuana industry. This would allow them to …
Jun 10 2024
DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition Seeking People Interested in Getting Paid to Smoke Joints for Science
DaySavers, “the most compliant and tested pre-rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the market”, announced today their partnership with the Cannabis Research Coalition and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP) on a first-of-its-kind study called The Science of Smokeability (SOS), which is looking to pay people to smoke pre-rolls for science. According to a …
