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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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 …
New Hampshire: Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Guarantee Those 21+ the Right to Possess Marijuana
A bipartisan coalition of 10 New Hampshire lawmakers has introduced a constitutional amendment that would give those 21 and older the explicit right to possess marijuana for personal use. The proposal, filed yesterday as CACR 19, would enshrine simple possession protections directly into the state Constitution.
Cannabix Technologies’ Marijuana Breath Test Device Clears Key U.S. and Canadian Regulatory Hurdle
Cannabix Technologies says its handheld Marijuana Breath Test system has moved a step closer to market, announcing that its Breath Collection Unit has officially passed electronic emissions testing required for devices sold in both the United States and Canada. The approval, issued under FCC Part 15 rules in the U.S. and ICES-003 standards in Canada, …
Cronos Group to Acquire Europe’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Company in $67 Million Deal
Cronos Group announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CanAdelaar B.V., the largest licensed producer participating in the Netherlands’ adult-use cannabis pilot program. The $67 million cash deal gives Cronos full ownership of a company that now supplies nearly every coffee shop operating under the Wietexperiment, the country’s tightly regulated adult-use …
Minnesota’s “Open Package” Marijuana Law Has Fueled Thousands of New Charges Since Legalization
Despite Minnesota legalizing recreational cannabis in 2023, an analysis shows there have been thousands of prosecutions tied to a little-known rule requiring opened cannabis products in vehicles to be stored in a trunk or sealed in original packaging. An analysis by Minnesota Reformer found that prosecutors have filed more than 3,500 charges, and secured over …
Montana Cannabis Sales Top $26 Million in November, Pushing Year-to-Date Total to $300 Million
Montana’s marijuana industry closed out November with another strong showing, continuing the steady pace that has defined the market throughout 2025. The state recorded $26,639,158 in combined marijuana sales for the month, marking the ninth consecutive month in which total revenue exceeded $25 million.
Safe Harbor Financial Announces “Major Banking Win” With Canopy HR, Launches New Cashflow Tool for Cannabis Businesses
Safe Harbor Financial has secured a deal with Canopy HR that will expand its footprint in the cannabis banking sector, while also announcing a new cashflow tool for cannabis businesses. The Denver-based financial-services provider announced that Canopy HR, one of the largest payroll processors serving marijuana businesses, has selected Safe Harbor to handle nearly all …
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill Overhauling Cannabis Commission Rules and Expanding Dispensary Licensing
A proposal that would restructure how New Jersey regulates medical and adult-use marijuana was given approval today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee in a vote of 9 to 1 vote (with three abstentions). The bill, introduced last month by Senator Nicholas Scutari’s (D), would redraw several internal rules for the Cannabis Regulatory Commission …
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