Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study Finds CBG Improves Kidney Lipid Metabolism Following a High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet
Cannabigerol (CBG) may help protect the kidneys from early damage caused by diets high in fat and sugar, according to a new study. Researchers examined the effects of CBG on kidney lipid metabolism in male Wistar rats fed a high-fat, high-sucrose diet for six weeks. Such diets are associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and …
Researchers Develop Low-Cost Method for Measuring CBD Without High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Researchers have developed a low-cost method for measuring cannabidiol (CBD) that could provide laboratories with an alternative when more expensive testing equipment is unavailable. The findings are presented in a study that’s published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of Buenos Aires and Argentina’s National Scientific and …
SEC Secures More Than $40 Million in Cannabis Investment Fraud Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has secured more than $40 million in disgorgement, interest and penalties in a case involving a cannabis company and two executives accused of misleading investors and misusing company funds. A federal court in California entered a final judgment against American Patriot Brands, Inc., several affiliated companies, former CEO Robert …
Illinois Cannabis Sales Reach $763 Million in First Half of 2026 as Prices Fall to Record Low
Illinois’ legal cannabis market generated approximately $131 million in combined medical and adult-use sales in June, bringing total sales for the first half of 2026 to roughly $763 million, according to new data released today by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. The state recorded $118 million in adult-use cannabis sales and $13 million in …
DEA Judge Sets August 17 Deadline for Final Briefs Following Conclusion of Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) administrative hearing on the Trump administration’s proposal to move marijuana to Schedule III has officially concluded, with the judge overseeing the case giving participating parties one month to submit their final written arguments before he prepares a recommendation on the proposal. Chief Administrative Law Judge Derek Julius issued an order …
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $140.3 Million in First Half of 2026 as Patient Count Tops 119,000
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas totaled $140.3 million during the first six months of 2026, while the number of registered patients climbed to more than 119,000. According to a report released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, sales from January through June were down slightly from the $144 million generated during the same …
Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Deschedule Cannabis, Expunge Convictions and Establish National Regulations
A federal marijuana legalization bill reintroduced in the U.S. Senate would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, establish a national regulatory framework and expunge certain federal marijuana convictions. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is being led by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with14 other Democratic senators. …
Missouri Hemp Businesses File Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Block HB 2641
A coalition of hemp businesses filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Missouri House Bill 2641 before it takes effect on November 12. The 32-page complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, argues that the law is unconstitutionally vague, discriminates against interstate commerce and conflicts with federal protections …
THC Improves Memory and Reduces Alzheimer’s-Related Brain Changes, Study Finds
Delta-9 THC improved cognitive performance and reduced several brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease in rats, according to a new study published in the Journal of Biosciences. Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia examined the effects of THC in male Wistar rats with chemically induced cognitive decline designed to mimic certain characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. The …
Study Finds No Immediate Increase in Youth Marijuana Use Following Germany’s Partial Legalization
One year after Germany partially legalized marijuana, researchers found no evidence that the policy caused an immediate increase in cannabis use among adolescents and most young adults. The study, published in the Journal of Health Monitoring, analyzed data from 12 representative surveys conducted between 2008 and 2025. Researchers from Germany’s Federal Institute of Public Health …
