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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Aug 16 2024
Vermont Recorded Over $66 Million in Marijuana Sales in First Half of 2024, Nearly $10 Million in Taxes
Vermont’s legal marijuana market generated over $66 million in revenue between January and June of this year. In the first half of 2024, Vermont’s licensed marijuana stores sold $66.22 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products, resulting in approximately $8.5 million in tax revenue, according to data compiled and released by the Vermont Department of …
Aug 16 2024
DEA Official: Marijuana Set to be Rescheduled by October, Thousands of Comments Already Analyzed
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains on track to finalize the rescheduling of marijuana by October, according to an agency official. The public comment period for the proposed rescheduling ended on July 22, with over 43,000 comments submitted. The DEA is currently analyzing these comments, with a final ruling anticipated within the coming weeks. The …
Aug 16 2024
Mike Tyson Backs Florida’s Amendment 3 to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has announced his support for Florida’s Amendment 3, which would make recreational marijuana a constitutional right. This week, Tyson released a video supporting Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that would allow those 21+ in Florida to legally purchase, possess, and consume marijuana. Sitting in a boxing gym, Tyson addressed Florida voters …
Aug 16 2024
California Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Allow Growers to Sell Marijuana at Farmers Markets
A key committee in the California Legislature has passed legislation (Assembly Bill 1111) that would enable marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-sanctioned farmers markets and other temporary events. The legislation, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), received unanimous approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday, with the voting being 4 …
Aug 16 2024
Medical Marijuana Now Legal in Ukraine
Legislation legalizing medical marijuana in Ukraine officially takes effect today. In February, President Zelenskyy signed the legislation into law, following approval through the nation’s Verkhovna Rada with 248 of the body’s 450 members voting in favor. Under the new law, which moves marijuana from the most prohibitive Schedule I list of drugs to Schedule II, …
Aug 15 2024
North Carolina’s First-Ever Recreational Marijuana Store Opens in Three Weeks for Everyone 21+
In a historic milestone for North Carolina, the state’s first-ever recreational marijuana store is set to open in just three weeks, welcoming all adults aged 21 and older. Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the marijuana “megastore” is located on tribal lands in the town of Cherokee. The outlet, named the Great Smoky …
Aug 15 2024
Poll: Voters in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan Strongly Favor Legalizing Marijuana and Federal Marijuana Banking Reform
A recent poll conducted by The Tarrance Group shows strong support among likely voters in the key swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin for legalizing marijuana. According to the poll, a significant majority of voters across these states, regardless of political affiliation, are in favor of legalization. Specifically, 64% of voters in Michigan, 58% …
Aug 15 2024
Study: Cannabinoids Show Promise in Treating Periodontal Disease
A study published in the latest issue of the journal Pharmaceutics indicates that cannabinoids may be useful in treating periodontal disease. Titled The Role of Different Types of Cannabinoids in Periodontal Disease: An Integrative Review, the study explores the involvement of cannabinoid receptors in both healthy and inflamed periodontal tissues. In addition to the journal …
Aug 15 2024
North Dakota Voters to Decide on Marijuana Legalization This November with Measure 5
North Dakota voters will have the chance to legalize recreational marijuana this November, as Measure 5 has officially qualified for the ballot. New Economic Frontier, the organization behind the initiative, successfully gathered over 22,000 valid signatures, exceeding the required threshold of 15,582. This gives voters the opportunity to consider the measure this November 5. Measure …
Aug 15 2024
Maryland Achieves Record-Breaking Marijuana Sales in July
There was more legal marijuana sold in July in Maryland than in any previous month. There was a total of $97,917,735 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold through legal means in July, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Around $70 million of these sales were recreational marijuana products, with medical marijuana patients purchasing the …
