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: CBDA Reduces Neurological Symptoms and Spinal Cord Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis
New research published in the journal Molecules found that cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) reduced neurological symptoms and key markers of inflammation in an animal model of multiple sclerosis, adding to growing evidence that compounds derived from marijuana have therapeutic potential for neuroinflammatory diseases. The study was conducted by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and …
Virginia Governor Proposes Sweeping Rewrite of Marijuana Sales Bill, Delaying Launch and Raising Taxes
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has proposed a full rewrite of legislation that would establish a legal retail marijuana market, introducing a series of significant changes that slow the timeline, tighten limits, and increase future taxes. The legislation—HB 642 and SB 542—was originally passed by lawmakers as a framework to launch licensed recreational marijuana sales in …
Virginia Governor Requests Amendments to Marijuana Sales Bill, Proposes July 2027 Launch Date
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has formally requested amendments to legislation that would establish a regulated market for licensed recreational marijuana sales, sending the measure back to the General Assembly ahead of the state’s April 13 deadline. The amendments were announced in a press release sent at 12:45 a.m. EDT. The move confirms earlier expectations from …
CBD May Help Reverse Cognitive Decline Linked to Olanzapine and High-Fat Diet, Finds New Study
New research published in Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help counteract cognitive decline associated with antipsychotic use and a high-fat diet, with effects comparable to a commonly prescribed metabolic drug. The study, conducted by researchers from Babcock University and the University of Rwanda, examined the impact of CBD on adult …
U.S. Marijuana Sales Top $2.3 Billion in March, Over $6.5 Billion for Q1 2026
Legal cannabis markets in the United States generated over $2.3 billion in total sales in March, and nearly $6.6 billion for the first quarter of the year. This is according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald of state-level cannabis sales figures. The data was provided by state regulatory agencies, and when that wasn’t possible …
Pennsylvania Poll: Marijuana Legalization Support at 69% Among Voters, Rising to 72% With Safety Measures Included
A new poll conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research shows that the vast majority of Pennsylvania voters support creating a legal system to regulate and tax marijuana. According to the survey, 69% of likely voters support regulating and taxing marijuana for adults 21 and older. That support rises to 72% when the proposal is paired …
Relm Launches Kidnap and Ransom Insurance for Cannabis Executives Amid Rising Security Threats
Relm Insurance today announced the launch of its Kidnap and Ransom (K&R) insurance product which is “specifically designed to protect individuals and organizations in the digital asset and cannabis sectors from a growing spectrum of physical threats, including kidnap, extortion, malicious detention, and other crisis events.” The Bermuda-based specialty insurer said the coverage is designed …
Florida’s 2026 Medical Marijuana Sales Near 6 Billion mg of THC as Dispensary Count Tops 750 for First Time
Florida’s medical marijuana market added another strong week of sales, with new data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use showing that dispensaries sold 439,815,049 milligrams of THC and 149,389.938 ounces of smokable marijuana during the reporting period covering April 3 through April 9. That brings Florida’s 2026 total to 5,946,524,061 milligrams of THC and …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $131.09 Million in March, With Recreational Purchases Setting a New Monthly Record
Missouri’s legal marijuana market brought in $131.09 million in sales in March, driven by a new monthly record for recreational purchases. According to the latest state figures from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, adult-use marijuana sales totaled $119.15 million during the month, the highest monthly total since legal sales launched in the …
Vireo Growth and Glass House to Merge California Retail Operations Into 23-Store Marijuana Network Through New Joint Venture
Vireo Growth and Glass House Brands announced Monday that they are forming a joint venture that would combine their California dispensary operations into a single retail platform spanning 23 locations, a move the companies say would create one of the largest marijuana retail networks in the state. Under the agreement, each company would contribute its …
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