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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Study: Cannabinoids Show Potential to Improve Survival and Reduce Organ Damage in Sepsis
“Cannabinoids are promising therapeutic targets in the treatment of sepsis, as they improved survival, and reduced inflammation and organ injury”, states a new study published by the journal Inflammation Research. Sepsis is responsible for roughly one in five deaths globally, yet treatment options remain limited to supportive care, notes the research team from the Federal …
California’s Cannabis Task Force Seized and Eradicated $222 Million in Illegal Cannabis in Q3 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that California’s cannabis enforcement efforts led to the seizure and destruction of over $222 million worth of illegal cannabis from July to September 2025. Partners across state government, a part of the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) worked together to seize illegal cannabis, plants and firearms from unlawful …
Study Finds CBD Can Improve Sleep in Cancer Patients, Especially at Higher Doses
A study published this week by Clinical and Translational Oncology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can provide meaningful improvements in sleep quality for cancer patients, particularly when taken at higher doses. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison examined data from 1,962 cancer patients enrolled in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) between 2015 and 2023, making …
Massachusetts Campaign to Kill Recreational Marijuana Market “On Track” to Make 2026 Ballot
A campaign attempting to repeal Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana industry says it is on track to qualify its initiative for the November 2026 ballot. Backers of the Act to Restore a Sensible Marijuana Policy must submit around 75,000 valid signatures by December 3. Organizers say they are aiming for 100,000, with spokesperson Wendy Wakeman telling the …
THC Drinks Now Available at Over 900 Circle K Stores Across Florida
Hemp-derived THC beverages are making their way into Circle K stores across Florida, signaling a major step toward mainstream availability of THC drinks in the state. Señorita, a brand of zero-proof cocktails infused with hemp-derived THC, announced that its drinks are now being stocked at Circle K locations throughout the Sunshine State. The company’s store …
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Lower Risk of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
Cannabis use is associated with a lower risk of alcohol-associated liver disease, according to a new study published by the peer-reviewed journal Liver International. For the study, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, University of California San Diego, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile examined whether cannabis use impacts …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Backs Creation of Cannabis Control Board
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has advanced legislation to establish a Cannabis Control Board that would oversee the state’s medical marijuana program. The Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 10 to 1 in favor of the proposal, which was introduced by State Senator Dan Laughlin, a Republican from Erie County and chair of the committee. The …
New Jersey Bill to Expand Labor Protections for Cannabis Workers Advances in Legislature
A New Jersey proposal to expand labor protections for cannabis industry employees has cleared another hurdle in the state Legislature, moving to the Senate Judiciary Committee after passage in the Assembly. Assembly Bill 4182, sponsored by State Representatives Wayne DeAngelo, Reginald Atkins and Annette Quijano, all Democrat, would establish clearer conditions of employment for marijuana …
Minnesota Governor Signs Tribal-State Cannabis Compact With Prairie Island Indian Community
Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the signing of a new Tribal-state cannabis compact. The agreement outlines how the state of Minnesota and the Prairie Island Indian Community will promote lawful, cooperative, and mutually beneficial relationships to regulate cannabis and promote public health and safety.
New York Regulators Charge Omnium Canna With Reverse Licensing Scheme, Seek License Revocation
Today, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued a Notice of Pleading (NOP) against Omnium Health, Inc. (d/b/a Omnium Canna), a processing and distribution licensee. OCM charges Omnium with facilitating a scheme that allowed unlicensed cannabis businesses to hide under Omnium’s license and produce cannabis sold to retailers across the State. The allegations detail actions that violate State law, …
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