Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Feb 09 2026
Study: CBD May Help Overcome Leukemia Drug Resistance by Targeting microRNAs
A new lab study published in the journal Global Medical Genetics reports that cannabidiol (CBD) could help counter resistance to a key leukemia drug by reshaping tiny genetic regulators carried in exosomes.
Feb 09 2026
West Virginia: GOP Senators Introduce Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana Edibles
A new bill filed in the West Virginia Senate would make a significant change to the state’s medical marijuana program by allowing dispensaries to provide edible forms of medical cannabis to registered patients for the first time.
Feb 09 2026
South Dakota Bill Would Allow Veterans to Use VA Medical Records to Qualify for Medical Marijuana Cards
A bipartisan proposal filed in the South Dakota House would make it significantly easier for military veterans to qualify for the state’s medical marijuana program by allowing them to use their Veterans Affairs medical records in place of a traditional physician certification.
Feb 09 2026
Study: Female Marijuana Plants Contain Nearly 17 Times More CBD Than Males, Researchers Identify the Exact Genes Responsible
A new peer-reviewed 0 published in iScience by researchers from the Institute of Bast Fiber Crops at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences provides one of the clearest molecular explanations yet for why female marijuana plants are dramatically more valuable for cannabinoid production than male plants.
Feb 09 2026
Curaleaf Announces $500 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering to Refinance Debt and Fund Expansion
Curaleaf Holdings says it has secured commitments for a $500 million private placement of senior secured notes that the company will use to refinance existing debt and strengthen its balance sheet while providing additional capital for global growth initiatives.
Feb 06 2026
Kansas Health Committee Introduces Comprehensive Medical Cannabis Bill
A Kansas bill filed by the House Committee on Health and Human Services—requested by State Rep. Fairchild (R)—would establish a comprehensive medical cannabis program.
Feb 06 2026
Virginia Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Develop Policies for Medical Marijuana Use by Terminally Ill Patients
The Virginia Senate has unanimously approved legislation directing state health officials to develop formal policies governing how terminally ill patients can use medical marijuana while receiving care in hospitals, hospice settings, and other medical environments.
Feb 06 2026
Florida Bill to Extend Medical Marijuana Certifications, Double Supply Authorization, and Lengthen Card Renewals Scheduled for Public Hearing
A proposal that would significantly ease several ongoing requirements for Florida’s medical marijuana patients and physicians is scheduled for a public hearing on February 11 before the Senate Health Policy Committee.
Feb 06 2026
Mississippi House Sends Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act to Senate After 104 to 7 Vote
The Mississippi House has approved House Bill 1152, titled the Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act, sending the measure to the Senate on a decisive 104 to 7 vote.
Feb 06 2026
Study: Fungus Found in Marijuana Leaves Produces Antioxidant, Antibacterial Compounds and Cannabinoid Precursors
Researchers from Qiqihar University and the Heilongjiang Industrial Hemp Processing Technology Innovation Center have identified an endophytic fungus living inside marijuana leaves that produces a range of antioxidant and antibacterial compounds, along with metabolites linked to cannabinoid production.
