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 [email protected].
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May 22 2025
New York Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Bill
The New York Senate has advanced legislation that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program by allowing out-of-state patients to access dispensaries and by allowing the sale of pre-rolled marijuana products. Senate Bill 3105, sponsored by State Senator Jeremy Cooney, received passage today through its second reading in the full Senate. The measure amends the …
May 22 2025
Nanoencapsulated CBD May Reduce Panic-Like Responses, Finds Study
A study published today by the International Journal of Pharmaceutics finds that nanoencapsulated cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce panic-like behaviors. Researchers from the University of São Paulo, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, and the University of Poonch Rawalakot explored how nanoencapsulation—specifically, polymeric lipid core-based technology—affects CBD’s impact on defensive behaviors triggered by exposure …
May 22 2025
Study: Low-Dose CBD Reverses Depression-Like Effects of Chronic Stress in Animal Model
A new study published in Neuropharmacology has found that an ultra-low dose of cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively reverse some of the behavioral and molecular effects of chronic stress, a major factor contributing to depression. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Greifswald administered a low dose of CBD (1 mg/kg) to mice …
May 22 2025
Study: CBD and Green Tea Compound EGCG Show Synergistic Inhibition of COVID-19 Virus in Lab Tests
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Virology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) and a green tea-derived compound may work together to inhibit the virus responsible for COVID-19. Conducted by researchers at Harbin Medical University in China and the University of Calgary in Canada, the study examined the effects of several natural polyphenolic compounds—CBD, green …
May 22 2025
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Packaging Law Takes Effect Without Governor’s Signature
A measure to tighten Oklahoma’s medical marijuana packaging and labeling rules has become law without the signature of Governor Kevin Stitt. Senate Bill 518 passed the Senate in March with a 36 to 7 vote, followed by overwhelming approval in the House in April by a vote of 81 to 2. After being sent to …
May 22 2025
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Votes in Favor of Terrance Cole as DEA Administrator, Cole Says Marijuana Rescheduling Will Be a Top Priority
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 12 to 10 to advance the nomination of Terrance Cole as the next administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), approving a nominee who has pledged to prioritize the agency’s ongoing review of marijuana’s federal status. Cole, a former high-ranking DEA official with more than two decades of …
May 21 2025
Texas House of Representatives Approves Ban on Hemp-Derived THC
The Texas House of Representatives has passed an amended version of Senate Bill 3, reversing course from a committee-approved proposal to regulate hemp-derived THC products, instead reinstating a near-total ban similar to the version that passed the Senate in March. As passed by the House, the legislation would outlaw nearly all consumable products containing THC …
May 21 2025
Recreational Cannabis Sales Pass $500 Million in Ohio
Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio have officially surpassed half a billion dollars, according to the latest figures released by the state’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). As of May 10, the state recorded over $509 million in adult-use marijuana sales. This milestone comes just nine months after recreational sales began, marking a major moment for …
May 21 2025
NY Cannabis Control Board Approves 52 New Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total to 1,726, and Launches New Buy Legal Mapping System
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has given approval to 50 new adult-use licenses, bringing the total to 1,726. The approvals were given at the Board’s monthly meeting yesterday. During the meeting, the Board also relayed pivotal information regarding its emerging Seed-to-Sale (STS) program and the soft launch of a consumer-focused Buy Legal mapping …
May 21 2025
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to Sign Major Marijuana Policy Bill Passed by Legislature
Governor Tim Walz has confirmed he will sign Senate File 2370 into law, finalizing a wide-ranging overhaul of Minnesota’s marijuana and hemp regulations. Senate File 2370 received final passage last week after both the House and Senate adopted a conference committee report and held final votes—80 to 50 in the House and 34 to 33 …
