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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Maryland Cannabis Sales Reach $92.4 Million in February, Up 5% From Previous Year, Even as Flower Prices Fall 13%
Maryland’s legal cannabis market brought in $92,369,430 in sales in February 2026, with about $75 million coming from the adult-use market and the remaining roughly $17.4 million from medical sales. That total was up from $88.03 million sold in February 2025 and about $89 million sold in February 2024. Through the first two months of …
Pew Poll: Only 23% of Americans Say Marijuana Use Is Morally Wrong
A new Pew Research Center survey of 25 countries found Americans are among the least likely in the world to say using marijuana is morally wrong, underscoring how far public attitudes in the U.S. have shifted as legalization spreads across the country.
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Top 4.18 Billion mg of THC and 1.42 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026
Florida medical marijuana dispensaries sold more than 4.18 billion milligrams of THC and over 1.42 million ounces of smokeable marijuana so far in 2026, according to new data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
Study: CBD and Probiotics May Work Together to Support the Gut-Brain Axis
A study published in CNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets finds that cannabidiol (CBD) and probiotics may have complementary effects on the gut-brain axis, a communication system linking the digestive tract and central nervous system.
Avicanna Sponsors University of Calgary Trial on Oral THC Dosing for Anxiety and Stress
Avicanna says it is sponsoring a new clinical trial at the University of Calgary that will examine how different oral doses of THC affect anxiety, stress and related responses in healthy adults.
Cannabix Begins Commercial Rollout of Marijuana Breath Test
Cannabix Technologies says it has officially begun the commercial rollout of its Marijuana Breath Test, a new breath-based system designed to detect recent marijuana use rather than past consumption.
Vermont Senate Committee Approves Bill to Double Cannabis Purchase Limits and Allow Events and Deliveries
A Vermont Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill that would make changes to the state’s marijuana laws, including expanding possession and purchase limits, and allowing cannabis events and deliveries.
CBD Shows Multi-Target Potential Against Breast Cancer Pathways, Study Finds
The cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) interacts strongly with several proteins tied to breast cancer growth and spread, highlighting its potential as a multi-target treatment candidate, according to a new study published in Current Drug Discovery Technologies.
Study: Delta-8 THC May Dramatically Slow Nicotine Metabolism, Raising Smoking Cessation Potential
A new study published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that delta-8 THC can sharply inhibit the body’s ability to break down nicotine, suggesting it may have potential as a smoking-cessation aid.
Arizona Marijuana Taxes Top $50 Million So Far in 2026, With Sales Estimated at $223 Million
Arizona’s legal marijuana market has generated a combined $50,232,842 in taxes through the first two months of 2026, according to newly released state data, with total sales for January and February estimated at roughly $223 million.
