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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Jun 14 2025
Maryland Sets New Monthly Marijuana Sales Record With Over $102 Million in May, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Almost $500 Million
Maryland’s legal marijuana market brought in a record-breaking $102,723,690 in sales for May 2025, according to newly released data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. The figure marks the highest single-month total since legal sales began, pushing the state’s year-to-date marijuana revenue to $480.7 million. The previous monthly record was $100.6 million sold in August 2024. …
Jun 14 2025
California Proposes Permanent Ban on Hemp-Derived THC, Projecting Massive Economic Losses
California is moving to make permanent an emergency ban on hemp-derived THC products. On Friday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a proposal to codify the ban, triggering a 45-day public comment period and setting the stage for a public hearing next month. If adopted, the rule would extend beyond the temporary emergency …
Jun 14 2025
Barbados Opens First Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary, Signaling Industry Milestone
Island Therapeutics Inc. has become the first licensed business to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Barbados, a major step forward nearly five years after the nation legalized the industry. The facility, located in Worthing, Christ Church, held its official opening Friday evening. The event drew support from government officials, medical professionals, academics, and members …
Jun 14 2025
Study: THC/CBD Powder More Than Doubles Cannabinoid Bioavailability Compared to Oil-Based Drops
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that a powdered formulation of THC and CBD more than doubles cannabinoid bioavailability compared to traditional oil-based drops. The study involved 14 healthy adults who received two different oral formulations containing 8 mg of THC and 8 mg of CBD: one as standard oil …
Jun 14 2025
Study: CBD and CBDV Show Potent Antifungal Effects, Including Against Drug-Resistant Pathogens
A new study published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases found that the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) display strong antifungal activity, including against the World Health Organization–listed priority pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Researchers from Macquarie University, the University of Sydney, and Monash University in Australia tested five phytocannabinoids and found that CBD and …
Jun 14 2025
Legislation to Support Sun-Grown Cannabis Approved by Maine’s House Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee
The Maine House Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee has voted to approve legislation that would create a distinct regulatory structure for sun-grown marijuana, with lower licensing fees and expanded cultivation limits for outdoor growers. Sponsored by Representative Grayson Osher (D) and backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers, the measure now advances …
Jun 14 2025
Maine Legislature Approves Bill to Streamline Adult Use Marijuana Regulations
The Maine Legislature has approved a bill that would make several changes to how the state regulates its adult-use cannabis industry, sending the measure to the governor for consideration. House Bill 1820, titled An Act to Simplify Regulation of the Adult Use Cannabis Industry, received final passage in both chambers and has been placed …
Jun 13 2025
Study: CBD Reduces Thunderstorm-Related Anxiety in Cats, Including Undesirable Urination
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Animals found that cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce fear-related behaviors in domestic cats exposed to simulated thunderstorms. Researchers from Japan’s Center for Research of Developmental Disorders tested 40 healthy cats in a laboratory setting designed to mimic a thunderstorm. The animals, none of which had prior exposure …
Jun 13 2025
By Choosing to Ban Rather than Regulate Hemp THC, Republicans Are Abandoning Freedom and Risking Their Majorities
By Tom Helland, Attorney For a party that has long claimed to stand for personal liberty, limited government, and free-market principles, many Republicans are now turning their backs on those very ideals. Nowhere is this more evident than in the growing movement within the GOP to ban hemp-derived THC products—particularly delta-8 and other cannabinoids made …
Jun 13 2025
Massachusetts House Bill Would Expand Cannabis Delivery Access, Public Hearing Set for June 17
A bill in the Massachusetts House that would expand access to legal marijuana delivery is set for a public hearing on June 17. Filed by Representative Mike Connolly along with Representatives Samantha Montaño and Manny Cruz, House Bill 145 is scheduled to be discussed by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy from 10:00 a.m. to …
