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’s Full Senate Advances Bill Protecting Fire and Rescue Workers Who Use Medical Marijuana
Legislation in Maryland that would protect fire and rescue personnel from workplace penalties over lawful medical marijuana use has been given approval by the state’s full Senate.
Washington Bill to Allow Marijuana Producer Cooperatives Advances to Full Senate
A proposal to allow licensed marijuana producers in Washington to form agricultural cooperatives has been moved to the full Senate by the Rules Committee.
Study: CBD and Bevacizumab Combo Reduces Lung Cancer Cell Growth by Over 50%
A study published today by the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences reports that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the anti-cancer drug bevacizumab significantly enhanced cancer cell death in a laboratory model of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common and deadly form of lung cancer worldwide.
Utah Medical Cannabis Program Surpasses 110,000 Active Patients, February Sales Top $15 Million
Utah’s medical marijuana program continued its steady expansion in February, with active patient counts surpassing 110,000 according to the state’s latest report.
Goldflower Opens 13th Florida Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Summerfield
Goldflower Cannabis has opened its 13th medical marijuana dispensary in Florida, marking its eighth new location in the past eight months as the company continues a rapid statewide expansion.
Safe Harbor Financial Delivers Strong 29% YoY Growth in Emerging US Cannabis Markets
SHF Holdings, Inc., operating as Safe Harbor, says average deposit balances in emerging U.S. marijuana markets climbed 29% in the 12 months ending February 4, 2026, helping push the company’s total average deposit balances up 4.5% year-over-year.
Massachusetts Poll: 63% Oppose Repealing Marijuana Legalization, Only 20% in Support
A new statewide poll finds that Massachusetts voters remain firmly opposed to rolling back the state’s marijuana legalization laws, with nearly two-thirds rejecting a proposal to repeal the sale of recreational marijuana and home cultivation.
Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill Requiring Health Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients
A bill that would require health care facilities in Washington to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while receiving care was just given approval by the Senate Ways & Means Committee.
Virginia Legislature Send Medical Cannabis Access Bill for Terminally Ill Patients to Governor Spanberger
A Virginia measure that would ensure terminally ill patients can use medical cannabis while receiving care in hospitals and other health facilities has been sent to Governor Spanberger.
Colorado Lawmakers File 2026 Ballot Measure to Raise Marijuana and Alcohol Taxes for New Mental Health Institute
Colorado lawmakers have filed House Bill 26-1301, which would ask voters to approve tax increases on retail marijuana and alcoholic beverages to fund a new state-run mental health facility in Aurora.
