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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Study: Cannabis Essential Oil Reduces Pain and Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis Model
A study published recently by the journal Phytomedicine found that a non-psychotropic cannabis essential oil reduced pain, improved mobility and eased anxiety- and depression-like symptoms in an animal model of multiple sclerosis, with researchers saying the effects appear to be driven by the CB2 receptor.
Kentucky Bill to Expand List of Medical Cannabis Conditions Advances in House
A Kentucky bill that would broaden the state’s medical marijuana program by adding several new qualifying conditions has been advanced to the House Health Services Committee.
Hawaii Lawmakers File Resolution Urging Congress to Deschedule Marijuana, Expand Expungements and Allow Banking Access
Hawaii lawmakers filed resolutions today urging the U.S. Congress to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act, support states working to clear records for marijuana offenses, and allow marijuana-related businesses access to the full range of banking services.
Over 70 Cannabis-Related Studies Published in 2026 Highlight the Diverse Medical Potential of Cannabis
Below is a breakdown of more than 70 studies published in 2026 covering cannabis and compounds such as CBD, THC and CBG. The findings span pain relief, cancer, brain injury, sleep, metabolism, inflammation, wound healing and industrial hemp applications, underscoring just how broad the field has become. The title of each section below links to …
Minnesota: Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Place Strict THC Limits on Cannabis Products
A bipartisan group of Minnesota senators filed legislation today that would impose strict THC potency caps on recreational marijuana products while mandating a wide range of new warning notices and labeling requirements.
Study: Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Opioid Need After Wrist Fracture Surgery
New research published in the Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances found that patients who used marijuana required significantly fewer opioids after surgery for a distal radius fracture, while reporting pain control comparable to patients who did not use marijuana.
Texas Ban on Smokable Hemp Product Sales Starts March 31
Texas is set to implement a major change to its hemp market at the end of the month, with new state rules prohibiting the sale and manufacture of smokable hemp products beginning March 31.
Trulieve to Open Lake Wales Dispensary, Marking 165th Florida Store and 236th Nationwide
Trulieve announced today that it will hold a grand opening this Friday for a new medical marijuana dispensary in Lake Wales, marking the company’s 165th location in Florida and its 236th nationwide.
Study: Marijuana Flower Shows Neuroprotective and Pain-Relieving Effects in Alzheimer’s Model
A study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology found that marijuana flower produced strong pain-relieving and neuroprotective effects in an animal model designed to mimic both Alzheimer’s-related cognitive impairment and chronic neuropathic pain.
Washington Cannabis Stores Posted a Far Higher Youth Compliance Rate Than Liquor and Tobacco Stores Over Past Decade
Washington’s licensed cannabis industry has posted a significantly higher youth access compliance rate over the past decade than both the liquor and tobacco/vapor industries, according to data from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
