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], or via X.com/AMArtinelliWA.
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Mar 12 2024
Bipartisan US Lawmakers “Deeply Troubled” Over Barriers to Marijuana Research, Send Letter to Biden Administration
A pair of bipartisan lawmakers in the US Congress have sent a letter to the Biden Administration saying they are “deeply troubled” with a lack of progress following Biden’s 2022 executive order meant to streamline marijuana research and remove barriers. The letter was signed by Congressmembers Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Andy Harris (R-MD), and sent …
Mar 11 2024
Massachusetts Governor to Pardon Tens of Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession
Following in the footsteps of federal marijuana pardons issued in late 2022 by President Biden, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to issue thousands of pardons for those convicted of marijuana possession. Specific details of the plan will be announced at a Wednesday press conference. What we do know is that the pardons will cover charges …
Mar 11 2024
Virginia Bill to Legalize Marijuana Sales Officially Delivered to Governor, Deadline for Response is April 8
Today, legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales was officially delivered to Governor Glenn Youngkin. In February Virginia lawmakers passed legislation to legalize the licensed distribution of recreational marijuana, with sales beginning May 1, 2025. Today, the measure was delivered to Governor Youngkin, who now faces an April 8 deadline to decide how he’s going to …
Mar 11 2024
President Biden Releases FY 2025 Budget Proposal, Includes Provision Blocking DC Marijuana Sales
President Biden has released to Congress his proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, and it again includes a provision that blocks Washington DC from allowing licensed marijuana sales. The budget does, however, propose keeping a provision that protects state medical marijuana laws. Washington DC legalized recreational marijuana in 2014. However, due to a provision passed …
Mar 11 2024
Connecticut: $23.6 Million in Marijuana Sales in February
There was over $23 million in legal marijuana sold in February in throughout Connecticut. According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, there was $15,049,229 in recreational marijuana sold in February, in addition to $8,627,769 in medical marijuana sales. The combined total of $23,676,998 is lower than the $24,990,207 made in January, although the per …
Mar 11 2024
DEA Reportedly At Odds With Biden Administration Over Marijuana Rescheduling
According to a recent report, officials at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are resisting calls to reschedule marijuana. Despite calls from the Biden Administration to reschedule marijuana, including a recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, officials at the DEA remain opposed to – or are …
Mar 10 2024
Washington Governor Set to Sign At Least Four Marijuana Bills Into Law
Governor Jay Inslee is set to sign a package of marijuana bills into law. Washington’s Legislature approved multiple marijuana-related bills this legislative session, sending them to Governor Inslee for consideration. Inslee has the option of signing them into law, allowing them to become law without a signature, or vetoing them. According to an official with …
Mar 10 2024
Get Paid $70k a Year Plus Bonuses and Travel Expenses to be a Marijuana Content Creator
A job opening for a full-time marijuana content creator has garnered hundreds of applications, but remains open for those interested in applying. Earlier this month Custom Cones USA announced what they call the “Ultimate Stoner Dream Job”. A week later, and the job remains open, although hundreds have applied. “One full-time social media guru and …
Mar 10 2024
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore Opening On Tribal Land to Everyone 21+ On April 20
A marijuana megastore located in a refurbished bingo hall will open April 20 on tribal land, and anyone 21 and older can be a customer. The megastore cost over $50 million to create, and will open at 9am on April 20 on the tribal land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (ECBI). Although it …
Mar 10 2024
New Hampshire House Passes Bills to Double Medical Marijuana Possession Limit, Allow Medical Marijuana for Any Condition
New Hampshire’s full House of Representatives has passed a set of bills meant to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. The House has given approval to House Bill 1350, filed in December by State Representative Heath Howard (D). If approved into law, the possession limit for medical marijuana patients would be increased from two ounces, …
