Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Brown University Seeks Participants for Six Cannabis-Related Studies
Researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health are actively recruiting volunteers for six distinct cannabis-related studies through the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies. Each study focuses on specific age groups and patterns of cannabis or substance use, with compensation offered for participation. Below is a look at all six.
Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Campaign Faces One-Week Deadline to Submit Signatures
Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action has one week left to gather signatures to qualify its marijuana legalization initiative for the 2026 ballot. A total of 172,993 is needed by November 3, with the petition available for signing in 500+ locations. Speaking with The Marijuana Herald, ORCA organizers said they do not yet have an official …
39 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Close Hemp “Loophole” Allowing Sale of Intoxicating THC Products
The National Association of Attorneys General has sent, on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general, a formal letter to congressional leaders urging them to clarify the Federal definition of “hemp”. “[B]ad actors have exploited due to a perceived loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill”, states the letter sent to …
Ohio Legal Marijuana Sales Top $3.1 Billion Across 32.7 Million Transactions, With Nearly Half a Million Pounds of Flower Sold
Ohio’s marijuana market has generated more than $3.16 billion in total sales, according to new data released by the Division of Cannabis Control. As of October 27, licensed retailers have sold 479,688 pounds of marijuana flower and 46.8 million manufactured products. That includes $905.9 million in non-medical sales and $2.25 billion in medical marijuana sales, …
Montana’s Cannabis Industry Generated $87 Million in Sales in Q3 2025, Including a Record-Breaking $30 Million in August
Montana’s legal marijuana market brought in nearly $87 million during the third quarter of 2025, according to new data from the Department of Revenue. August stood out as a historic month for the state, with retailers surpassing $30 million in sales for the first time since legalization began in 2022.
U.S. Congress: Rep. Jennifer McClellan Becomes 58th Sponsor of Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition, First from Virginia
Congresswomen Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) has joined as a sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, which would put an end to federal cannabis prohibition. McClellan’s endorsement makes her the bill’s 58th cosponsor and the first member of Congress from Virginia to officially support it. The addition underscores the growing momentum behind the …
Study: Cannabis Use Leads to Longer Sleep, But Effects Vanish With Alcohol
Adults who use marijuana sleep longer on days they consume it, but that benefit disappears if alcohol is also involved, according to research published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. The study, conducted by researchers at Notre Dame University, the University of Missouri, and the University of Colorado, tracked 48 adults over a 60-day period using …
Medical Marijuana Use in Louisiana Linked to Reduced Reliance on Prescription Painkillers, Study Finds
A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse details how medical marijuana is serving as a substitute for prescription painkillers in Louisiana. Researchers from the University of Louisiana surveyed more than 2,000 medical marijuana patients, examining patterns of use, reasons for treatment, and the impact on prescription medication habits.
Study: Greater Access to Marijuana Stores in Oregon Linked to More Frequent Use, Lower Heavy Alcohol Consumption
A study published this week by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that Oregon adults living near marijuana retailers were more likely to use cannabis regularly, while also showing lower rates of heavy alcohol use. For the study, researchers at Oregon State University analyzed Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey data over an eight-year …
Georgia Lawmakers Conclude Hearings on Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
Georgia’s Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Georgia’s Medical Marijuana and Hemp Policies concluded their final public hearing today on legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program. The committee, which consists of 13 members including eight lawmakers and members of the Department of Agriculture, has been meeting since July. Today’s hearing was the committee’s fourth and final.
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