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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D.C. Mayor Bowser Signs Law Extending Conditional Medical Cannabis Licenses to Three Years
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law today the Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2025. The new law amends the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999 to extend the expiration dates of conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses. Instead of being capped at two years, conditional licenses …
Germany Expands Medical Cannabis Import Limit to 192.5 Ton as Government Moves to Restrict Access
Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has raised the maximum cannabis import limit for medical and scientific use to roughly 192.5 tonnes, a sharp increase from its previous cap of 122 tonnes. In 2024, Germany imported about 71.1 tons of medical cannabis, more than double the 32.5 tons brought in during 2023 …
Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program Reaches Milestones as First Dispensary Approved, Over 500 Healthcare Practitioners Registered
Governor Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has crossed several key milestones, bringing patients closer to safe access for the first time in the state’s history. According to the governor, more than 15,000 medical cannabis cards have been approved for Kentuckians with qualifying conditions since the program’s launch. Over 500 health-care practitioners …
Canada Sets New Monthly Marijuana Sales Record in August With CA$498 Million
Canada’s legal marijuana industry set a new monthly record in August, generating CA$498 million in sales, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada. That figure surpasses the previous record of CA$489 million set in December 2024, marking the strongest month of sales since nationwide legalization in 2018.
Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal-State Cannabis Compact With Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the signing of a new Tribal-state cannabis compact authorized under state statute, the second this week. The agreement outlines how the state of Minnesota and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will advance lawful, cooperative, and mutually beneficial relationships …
UCLA Recruiting Participants for Four Marijuana Studies, Offering Up to $1,725 in Compensation
UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids is seeking volunteers for four clinical studies that will test how compounds in marijuana affect mood, pain, appetite, and overall health. Participants can earn between $399 and $1,725. The CanSex Study will look at how cannabis influences mood and pain. Healthy adults ages 21 to 65 who use marijuana …
Systematic Review Finds Cannabidiol (CBD) Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer but Human Trials Are Lacking
A systematic review published by the peer-reviewed journal Cancer Cell International details growing evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) may have anticancer effects against lung cancer, but human trials are lacking. Researchers from Gerash University of Medical Sciences reviewed 19 studies conducted between 2007 and 2025 that examined CBD in relation to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), …
Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Opioid Needs During Surgery, Study Finds
A study published in the Journal of Opioid Management finds that patients who use marijuana require fewer opioids during surgery than nonusers, while showing no differences in other anesthesia-related needs. Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Temple University conducted a retrospective chart review of 570 patients who underwent surgery with general anesthesia. …
Ohio House Votes 87 to 8 to Roll Back Marijuana Protections, Add Hemp Restrictions
Ohio’s full House of Representatives has passed a bill that would repeal key parts of the state’s voter-approved marijuana law while also imposing new restrictions on hemp products. The measure, which passed in an 87 to 8 vote, represents what lawmakers are calling a “compromise” but what advocates argue is an overreach that undermines the …
Wisconsin Public Hearing on Medical Cannabis Bill Draws Overwhelming Support
Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony today on Senate Bill 534, legislation that would establish a regulated medical cannabis program. The public hearing, held by the Senate Committee on Health at the State Capitol, drew a large crowd, with the vast majority voicing strong support for the measure.
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