A.J. Herrington

San Diego

Contributor at Forbes

Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer covering cannabis news, business, and culture for Forbes, High Times, and more.

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North Carolina Lawmakers File Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

6 days ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

A group of North Carolina lawmakers this week introduced legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the state, online news source Marijuana Moment reported on Friday. The measure, House Bill 1011, was filed on Tuesday with primary sponsorship from Democratic Reps. Aisha Dew, Pricey Harrison and Zack Hawkins.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Unveil Recreational Cannabis Legalization Plan

1 week ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

A bipartisan pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers this week unveiled a plan to legalize recreational marijuana, nine years after the Keystone State legalized cannabis for medical use. Democratic Rep. Emily Kinkead and Rep. Abby Major, a Republican, released highlights of the cannabis legalization plan on Monday in a memo seeking cosponsors for an upcoming bill.
Indiana Senate Republicans Reject Cannabis Legalization Bid

1 week ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

Republicans in the Indiana Senate this week rejected a move by a Democratic colleague to legalize cannabis in the Hoosier State. On Monday, the GOP-led Senate considered several amendments to a two-year budget bill. One of the amendments, from Democratic Sen. Rodney Pol, would have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.
Alabama House Passes Bill To Regulate Consumable Hemp Products

1 week ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

The Alabama House of Representative this week passed legislation to regulate consumable hemp goods, with supporters of the bill saying it is needed to keep intoxicating products out of the hands of children. The measure, House Bill 445 (HB 445), was approved by the House without debate on Thursday by a vote of 76-15, according to a report from Al.com. “This is one of the bills that I think you saw wide, bipartisan support,” Republican state Rep.
Cannabis Is A Better Sleep Aid Than OTC And Rx Pills, Study Finds

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

Medical cannabis is a significantly more effective sleep aid than prescription and over-the-counter sleep remedies, according to a survey of medical cannabis patients released on Sunday. The survey of more than 1,000 people who have been using medical cannabis to help them sleep found that nearly 70% of patients reported that cannabis is a better sleep aid than prescription sleeping pills. More than nine out of 10 (91.2%) said medical cannabis was more effective than OTC sleep remedies.
New Hampshire Senate Panel Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

A New Hampshire Senate legislative committee this week voted to recommend that the full chamber reject a cannabis legalization bill approved by the House of Representatives last month. The Senate Judiciary Committee marked the bill as “inexpedient to legislate” (ITL) at a hearing on Tuesday, likely killing the measure in the Senate, according to a report from online cannabis news source Marijuana Moment. The measure, HB 75 from Republican state Rep.
Oklahoma Group Files Cannabis Legalization Initiative For 2026

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

An Oklahoma cannabis policy reform group this week submitted a proposed initiative to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. If approved for the ballot, the proposal could appear before voters in 2026, only three years after voters rejected a different initiative to legalize recreational cannabis possession and sales. On Monday, the group Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) submitted the proposed constitutional amendment to secretary of state’s office.
New Hampshire House Passes Another Cannabis Legalization Bill

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

The New Hampshire House of Representatives last week approved legislation to legalize cannabis, the second time in just over a month the chamber has passed a bill to end the prohibition of marijuana. Lawmakers in the House approved HB 198, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Jared Sullivan, by a vote of 208-125 on March 26. If passed by the New Hampshire Senate and signed into law, the legislation would allow adults aged 21 and older to possess up to two ounces of cannabis flower.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Recreational Cannabis Sales Bill

1 month ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday vetoed a bill to legalize recreational cannabis sales, leaving consumers in the state without a legal way to buy weed. Youngkin vetoed two identical bills to legalize regulated retail sales of marijuana to adults, SB 970 and HB 2485, both of which were passed by the Virginia legislature earlier this year. “The proposed legalization of retail marijuana in the Commonwealth endangers Virginians’ health and safety,” Youngkin said in his veto statement on Monday.
Nebraska Attorney General Ramps Up Delta-8 THC Crackdown

1 month ago | forbes.com | A.J. Herrington

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers last week ramped up the state’s crackdown on businesses selling delta-8 THC products, saying the retailers are breaking state law. The attorney general’s office sent cease-and-desist letters on Thursday to 104 vape shops, dispensaries and gas stations, ordering them to stop selling products containing delta-8 THC and other intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids.