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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Mar 29 2025
Washington: Three Marijuana Bills Scheduled for Committee Vote on April 1
Washington’s Senate Labor and Commerce Committee and the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee have scheduled votes on three marijuana-related bills on April 1. The bills—House Bill 1551, House Bill 1141, and Senate Bill 5206—address several aspects of the state’s recreational cannabis program, including advertising, direct-to-consumer sales, and social equity business restrictions. All three measures …
Mar 28 2025
Texas Senate Committee Schedules Public Hearing on Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
Legislation to expand Texas’ medical cannabis program has been scheduled for a public hearing on April 3. House Bill 46, the companion to Senate Bill 1505, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the House Disease Prevention & Women’s & Children’s Health Subcommittee on April 3 at 8 a.m. in room E1.014. With nearly …
Mar 28 2025
Study Finds “CBD-Coated Pillow Cover May Serve as an Effective Aid in Improving Sleep Quality”
Using a CBD-coated pillow cover “was found to enhance sleep duration in healthy individuals experiencing poor sleep”, according to a new pilot study. The study, published in the journal Healthcare, was conducted by researchers from China Medical University. “Sleep difficulty is common in the current society”, states the study. “Poor sleep has a significant influence …
Mar 28 2025
Cannabigerol Inhibits Growth of Drug-Resistant Streptococcus iniae by Disrupting Cell Membranes
In a new study published by the journal Archives of Microbiology, the cannabis compound cannabigerol “inhibited the growth of S. iniae by disrupting the cell membrane.” Evaluation of the antibacterial activity and mechanism of cannabigerol against drug-resistant Streptococcus iniae in vitro Conducted by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan University, and the Sichuan Aquatic Animal …
Mar 27 2025
Santa Cruz County Officials Approve Allowing Cannabis Lounges, Establish Pilot Program for Consumption and Sales at Local Farms
Santa Cruz County officials have given approval to on-site cannabis consumption at retail outlets, while also approving a 3-year pilot program allowing cannabis consumption and sales at local farms. In a narrow 3 to 2 vote on Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors finalized an ordinance allowing the county’s 11 cannabis retailers to offer dedicated …
Mar 27 2025
Iowa Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for PTSD
A key committee in the Iowa House of Representatives has given approval to a bill that would legalize psilocybin for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The House Ways and Means Committee voted 23 to 0 today to pass House File 620, renumbering it as House File 978. Sponsored by Representative John Wills (R), the …
Mar 27 2025
Maine Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Cannabis Workers’ Access to Credit
A bipartisan coalition of Maine legislators filed Senate Bill 1314 today, titled “An Act to Protect Cannabis Industry Workers’ Access to Personal Credit.” The bill, filed by 10 members of the Maine House and Senate, would prevent financial discrimination against individuals employed in the state’s cannabis sector, ensuring that cannabis industry workers are not denied …
Mar 27 2025
New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Expand Labor Rights for Cannabis Workers
The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee has voted 5 to 1 to advance Assembly Bill 4182, a measure to expand labor rights for cannabis industry workers. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Wayne DeAngelo (D) and Reginald Atkins (D) and filed in April 2024, the legislation would grant cannabis employees protections similar to those enjoyed by other private-sector …
Mar 27 2025
Massachusetts Inspector General Finds “Poor Management” At Cannabis Control Commission Resulted In Failure To Collect Nearly $2 Million in Fees
Massachusetts’ Inspector General is advising the Cannabis Control Commission to conduct an audit after an investigation found that the agency did not collect nearly $2 million in fees over a two-year period. In a letter sent today, Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro advised the Executive Director and the Acting Chair of Cannabis Control Commission to conduct an …
Mar 27 2025
Study Finds CBD May Help Manage Jaw Pain from Temporomandibular Disorders
A new study published in the journal Pharmaceutics suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer relief for people suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)—a group of conditions causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland conducted a comprehensive review of studies from 2007 to 2024, …
