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
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 …
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 …
