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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Pennsylvania House Passes Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill

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

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation to legalize recreational cannabis, nine years after the state legalized medical marijuana. The bill, known as the Cannabis Health and Safety Act (HB 1200), was approved by the House on Wednesday by a vote of 102-101. If approved by the Pennsylvania Senate and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, the bill would legalize the use of cannabis for adults age 21 and older.
Coachella’s Next Big Thing Is Here

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

To many people, the southern California desert may not seem like the best place to build a world-class cannabis cultivation facility. But for Green Horizons, the company’s location in the city of Coachella is an integral part of its plan for success in the Golden State’s competitive regulated cannabis market.
Coachella’s Next Big Thing Is Here

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

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New Bipartisan Bill Calls For Federal Cannabis Legalization Plan

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

A GOP congressman and the House minority leader last week introduced a new bipartisan bill calling on the U.S. attorney general to develop plans to legalize cannabis at the federal level. If passed, the measure would direct the attorney general’s office to form a commission tasked with creating a plan to regulate cannabis like alcohol.
North Carolina Lawmakers File Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.