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 10 2024
New York Legislature Sends Governor Bill to Permanently Legalize Marijuana Farmers Markets
Legislation to permanently legalize marijuana farmers markets in New York has been passed by the state’s legislature and sent to Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey (D) in the Senate and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) in the Assembly, would establish a permanent licensing process for cannabis showcase event permits. A cannabis showcase …
Jun 10 2024
Marijuana Rescheduling: Over 15,000 Comments Submitted on DEA’s Proposal
It’s been three weeks since the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) filed its plan in the Federal Register to reschedule marijuana. In that time, over 15,000 people have submitted comments. Since the DEA’s proposal was filed on May 21, launching a 60-day public comment period that ends on July 22, there have been over 15,000 comments …
Jun 10 2024
DEA Cancels Hearing on Psychedelics Ban Amid Legal Challenge
The DEA has cancelled a hearing scheduled for today that would have discussed the agency’s proposed plan to prohibit two different psychedelic compounds that scientists are urging them to keep legal. “As the matter before DEA is currently stayed, no hearing will commence on June 10, 2024,” states a notice by the DEA on the …
Jun 09 2024
These 3 States Are Vying to Become the 26th Legal Marijuana State
New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. Meanwhile, three other states are competing to become the 26th, raising the possibility that we could end the year with 28 states having legalized recreational marijuana. Many state legislatures have already adjourned for the year, with …
Jun 09 2024
The 5 Most Popular Sativa-Dominant Marijuana Strains in the US
In the legal marijuana market, there are hundreds of active marijuana strains (there’s 644 in Massachusetts alone), with many being sativa-dominant. Among the numerous options, a few stand out due to their widespread popularity. Today, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, while 38 states permit medical marijuana use. These states generally feature flourishing legal markets …
Jun 08 2024
Connecticut Board of Physicians Unanimously Approves Female Orgasmic Disorder and Autism as Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana
A board of physicians in Connecticut has voted to add both female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as qualifying medical marijuana conditions. Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians has unanimously approved two separate petitions to expand the state’s list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions to include FOD and ASD. Although recreational …
Jun 08 2024
Maine: Over $20 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, Nearly $100 Million for the Year
Maine marijuana sales topped $20 million in May for the first time this year. According to data from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, marijuana sales reached $20,280,736 in May, marking a $1 million increase over the roughly $19 million sold in both March and April. May sales occurred across 381,148 transactions. The average price …
Jun 08 2024
These 5 States Will Vote on Marijuana Initiatives in Just 5 Months
The November 2024 presidential election is just five months away. Here’s a look at the state’s that will be voting on marijuana legalization initiatives. New Hampshire is set to become the 25th legal marijuana state, marking the halfway point for the entire country. This November, several states will be vying to tip the scale and …
Jun 07 2024
Florida Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Delta-8 THC and Other Hemp Compounds
Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have banned hemp compounds such as Delta-8 THC. Governor DeSantis vetoed Senate Bill 1698 today, following sources last week that reported he would. The proposed law would have limited the sale of hemp products containing Delta-9 THC while placing a complete ban on the production and sale …
Jun 07 2024
Dallas Lawmakers to File Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance This Month
Dallas City Council member Chad West says he will soon file an ordinance that would decriminalize the personal possession of marijuana throughout the city. Councilmember West’s ordinance, which will officially be filed during the June 26 meeting of the Dallas City Council, is being cosponsored by Councilmembers Adam Bazaldua, Jaime Resendez and Zarin Gracey. If …
