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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New Mexico Marijuana Sales Near $200 Million in 2026, All-Time Transactions Surpass 50 Million
New Mexico marijuana retailers sold $48.7 million worth of products in April, bringing the state’s 2026 total to nearly $200 million. According to newly released data from the Regulation & Licensing Department, April sales reached $48,723,768.70, with adult-use marijuana accounting for $38,345,172.02 of that total. Medical marijuana sales accounted for $10,378,596.66. There were 1,204,900 marijuana …
New Hampshire Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Operators to Use Greenhouse Cultivation
New Hampshire legislation that would allow medical marijuana alternative treatment centers to operate greenhouse cultivation locations has been given approval by the state’s legislature and will soon be sent to Governor Kelly Ayotte. The House adopted an “ought to pass” motion for Senate Bill 468 by voice vote, moving the measure forward after it previously …
Pakistan Approves Funding to Launch Government-Run Cannabis Regulatory Office in Islamabad
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved funding to help launch the country’s new government-run Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority headquarters in Islamabad. The Economic Coordination Committee approved a Rs. 100 million technical supplementary grant for renovation and operational work tied to the authority’s new headquarters. The amount is equal to roughly $359,000 based on current exchange …
Curaleaf Opens Two New Northeast Florida Marijuana Dispensaries, Bringing Statewide Total to 73, Nationwide Total to 165
Curaleaf has opened two new medical marijuana dispensaries in Northeast Florida, expanding its statewide footprint to 73 locations and bringing its national retail count to 165. The new dispensaries are located in Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach. Curaleaf Jacksonville Beach is located at 13799 Beach Boulevard, along U.S. Route 90, while Curaleaf Fernandina Beach is …
Massachusetts Committee Takes No Action on Initiative to Repeal Legal Marijuana Sales, Supporters Now Face Final Signature Push
A Massachusetts legislative committee has taken no action on an initiative backed by prohibitionists that would repeal the state’s adult-use marijuana market, allowing supporters of the measure to move toward a second round of signature gathering for the November ballot. The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions recommended “no action” on House Bill 5002, titled …
Kentucky Inspector General Review Finds Medical Marijuana Licensing Process Was Fair and Transparent
Kentucky’s Office of Inspector General has released an independent review finding that the state’s medical marijuana licensing process was fair, transparent and free of irregularities. The review, conducted by the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Office of Inspector General, examined the Office of Medical Cannabis’ process for reviewing applications and awarding the state’s first medical marijuana …
New York Approves 32 New Adult-Use Marijuana Licenses, Bringing Statewide Total to 2,259
New York regulators have approved 32 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, bringing the statewide total to 2,259 as the state’s legal market continues to grow. The Cannabis Control Board approved the licenses today during a meeting in Long Island, while also considering dozens of renewals, amendments and other regulatory actions tied to the state’s expanding marijuana …
Colorado House Passes Bill to Allow Temporary Marijuana Hospitality Events
Colorado’s House of Representatives voted 33 to 31 yesterday to pass legislation that would allow licensed marijuana hospitality businesses to host temporary events where adults could legally consume marijuana. House Bill 1117, sponsored by Representative Naquetta Ricks (D), has now been assigned to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. If approved by the Senate and …
Study: Three X-Chromosome Genes May Help Control Sex Determination in Cannabis
A new study published in New Phytologist identifies three closely linked genes on the X chromosome that may help control whether Cannabis sativa plants develop as male, female or monoecious. Researchers from University College Dublin and Université Paris-Saclay used genetic mapping, transcriptomic analysis and X-Y chromosome comparisons to examine the biological basis of sex determination …
TerrAscend Reports $65.5 Million in Q1 Revenue, Posts 15th Straight Quarter of Positive Operating Cash Flow
TerrAscend reported $65.5 million in net revenue for the first quarter of 2026, a 1.9% increase from the same period last year, while posting its 15th consecutive quarter of positive cash flow from continuing operations. The North American cannabis operator, which has operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio and California, said gross profit for …
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