A.J. Herrington

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

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Texas Legislature Passes Medical Marijuana Program Expansion Bill

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

Texas lawmakers have approved legislation to significantly expand the state's medical marijuana ... More program, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbot for his consideration. gettyTexas lawmakers on Sunday approved legislation to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program. After a conference committee reached a deal over the weekend, lawmakers passed a compromise bill that rectified differences in legislation passed last month by the Texas Senate and the state House of Representatives.
London Mayor Calls For Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession

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

London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday backed the decriminalization of cannabis possession, saying that the current rules governing the drug “cannot be justified.”Khan made his comments following the release of a report from the independent London Drugs Commission that found that the criminalization of cannabis possession and associated policing do more harm than good. In particular, the commission determined that police stop-and-search policies disproportionately harm members of Black communities.
Cannabis Consumers Will Pay More For Fast-Acting Products, Data Shows

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

NowWhy Japan sees President Trump's tariffs as a 'national crisis'Robert Ward is the Japan chair at the London-based think tank the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), where he also directs the geo-economics and strategy program. He is the author of "Evaluating Japan's New Grand Strategy".
Cannabis Consumers Will Pay More For Fast-Acting Products, Data Shows

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

Cannabis consumers are willing to pay more for fast-acting weed edibles, according to a report from cannabis brand Azuca and data firm BDSA. The 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report, which was published online on Tuesday, also found that fast-acting cannabis gummies are outperforming traditional edibles in several key metrics, including customer loyalty and brand ranking.
PA Senator Unveils ‘Keystone Cannabis Act’ Weed Legalization Bill

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

A Pennsylvania senator last week unveiled the highlights of a new plan to legalize cannabis for adults and regulate sales of recreational marijuana in the state. Democratic state Sen. Marty Flynn sent out a memo seeking co-sponsors for the upcoming weed legalization bill, known as the Keystone Cannabis Act, online cannabis news source Marijuana Moment reported on Monday.
Texas House Approves Total Ban On Hemp THC Products

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

The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amended hemp regulation bill that would enact a total ban on hemp products with any amount of THC. The legislation, Senate Bill 3, was passed by House lawmakers late Wednesday night, with a final vote scheduled for Thursday. The legislation is an amended version of a bill passed by the Texas Senate in March. The measure was prompted by calls from Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to ban hemp products with THC.
Minnesota’s White Earth Nation To Open Cannabis Shops Off Tribal Lands

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

The White Earth Band of Chippewa will be the first tribal nation in Minnesota to open cannabis dispensaries outside of tribal lands under a compact with the state government signed by Democratic Gov. Walz this week. The compact, which allows the White Earth Nation to open cannabis dispensaries throughout the state, was signed by Walz on Tuesday.
Minnesota Legislature Passes Cannabis Regulation Bill

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

The Minnesota state legislature approved an omnibus cannabis regulation bill over the weekend, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for consideration. The measure, SF 2370, received the approval of a legislative conference committee made up of state representatives and senators on Saturday.
Texas Senate Panel Considers Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill

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

A Texas Senate committee on Monday considered legislation that would expand the state’s current limited medical cannabis program. The Senate Committee on State Affairs discussed the bill without acting on it, according to a report from online cannabis news outlet Marijuana Moment. The legislation, HB 46, was passed by the Texas House of Representatives last week.
New Alabama Law Bans Smokable Hemp And Regulates Hemp Products

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

Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey this week signed legislation to ban smokable forms of hemp and regulate other consumable hemp products. Ivey signed the bill over objections from representatives of the Alabama hemp industry and some state and local officials, who argue the new law threatens the viability of small businesses. The Alabama House of Representatives approved the measure last month, followed by passage in the state Senate on May 6.