Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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Senate Parliamentarian Rules Amendment to Strip Hemp THC Ban Delay Can Pass With 50 Votes
An amendment that would remove a proposed delay to the federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products has been ruled germane by the Senate parliamentarian, clearing the way for it to pass with a simple majority. It could receive a vote as soon as Friday. The amendment, introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), would …
TerrAscend Reports $67.1 Million in Second-Quarter Revenue, Up 3% From Last Year
TerrAscend reported $67.1 million in net revenue for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 3.3% from the same period last year and 2.4% from the previous quarter. The company reported revenue of $65 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $65.5 million during the first quarter of this year. Gross profit reached …
Utah Medical Cannabis Sales Reach Record $17.4 Million in July, 2026 Total Tops $117 Million
Utah medical cannabis sales reached a record $17.4 million in July, bringing the state’s total for the first seven months of 2026 to approximately $117.8 million, according to the newest monthly report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The July total, $17,413,900, was based on product-category sales listed in the report. The …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Surpass $4 Billion, Including $1.67 Billion in Adult-Use Purchases
Ohio’s combined medical and adult-use marijuana sales have surpassed $4 billion, according to an updated report released August 6 by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. The state has recorded $4,069,854,550 in total marijuana product sales, although the sales figures in the report run through July 11. That includes $1,677,325,528 in adult-use sales since recreational …
New York Governor Signs Bill Expanding Marijuana Microbusiness Role in Showcase Events
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday allowing licensed marijuana microbusinesses to take on a larger role in cannabis showcase events. Senate Bill 10113, now Chapter 207 of the Laws of 2026, took effect immediately after being signed on August 6. The measure passed the Senate 47 to 13 and the Assembly 88 to …
California Tax Agency Has Seized $168 Million in Illicit Cannabis and Tobacco Products
California’s tax agency has seized more than $168 million worth of illicit cannabis and tobacco products since 2019, including nearly $22 million during the first half of 2026. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the figures Thursday, highlighting the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s role in investigating tax evasion and removing illegal products from retail …
Rise Dispensaries Hosting Free Marijuana Expungement Clinic in Patterson, New Jersey on August 8
Rise Dispensaries will host a free expungement clinic in Paterson, New Jersey, on August 8, offering legal assistance to adults with nonviolent marijuana-related convictions. The clinic will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Temple Baptist Church, located at 38 Hopper Street. The event is being presented in partnership with Blaze Responsibly, …
Study: Patients Using THC- and CBD-Rich Cannabis Oil Report Favorable Quality of Life and Sleep Outcomes
Patients receiving full-spectrum cannabis oil rich in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) generally reported favorable quality of life and sleep satisfaction, according to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology. The cross-sectional study included 71 patients receiving medical cannabis oil through the Therapeutic Association of Medical Cannabis Flor da Vida in Brazil. Participants were under …
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $24.79 Million in July, 2026 Total Hits $165 Million
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas reached $24.79 million in July, bringing the state’s total for 2026 to approximately $165 million, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. July sales were up slightly from the $24.2 million reported during the same month in 2025. The year-over-year increase of roughly $590,000 represents growth of about …
Washington State Generated $96.1 Million in Legal Cannabis Sales in July, $650 Million in 2026
Legal marijuana sales in Washington reached $96.11 million in July, bringing sales for the first seven months of 2026 to approximately $650 million, according to data from Headset. The July total represents a 5.4% increase from June, although sales were down 2.4% compared with July 2025. Washington remained among the 10 largest legal cannabis markets …
