Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.

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New Jersey Marijuana Sales Pass $96 Million in April, Up 9.1% From Previous Year, Bringing 2025 Total to $380 Million

New Jersey’s legal marijuana market brought in $96.47 million in April, according to new data from the research firm Headset. Sales in April mark a 9.1% increase over April 2024. The figure brings the state’s marijuana sales for 2025 to just under $380 million. In January, sales reached $95,410,714, followed by $89,645,755 in February and $98,297,319 …

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Ohio: New Daily Purchase Limits for Recreational Marijuana Sales Start June 4

The Division of Cannabis Control has issued updated guidance establishing daily purchase limits for non-medical marijuana sales in Ohio, with the rules taking effect June 4. Under the new rules, adults 21 and older will be limited to buying 2.5 ounces of vaporization-ready cannabis flower per day. In addition, consumers will be allowed to purchase …

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Study: Long-Term CBD Treatment Improves Memory and Reduces Brain Inflammation

New research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience finds that daily cannabidiol (CBD) treatment may help slow cognitive decline in aging, without impairing motor skills or causing negative side effects. Researchers from the University of Lethbridge and McGill University studied the impact of CBD in an animal model over a seven-month period. Starting …

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Study: Full Spectrum Cannabis Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain and Prevent Nerve Damage

According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, combining CBD-enriched cannabis oil with omega-3 fatty acids may offer an effective strategy for managing neuropathic pain and promoting nerve recovery. Conducted by researchers in Argentina from the University of La Rioja, the National University of Córdoba, and Dr. Enrique Vera Barros Regional …

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Study: Researchers Identify Major Genetic Markers Driving THC and CBD Production in Cannabis

Researchers from Université Laval in Quebec have mapped key genetic markers responsible for cannabinoid production in marijuana, a discovery they say could revolutionize strain development and genetic selection in the legal cannabis industry. The findings were published in Plant Genome. Using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on 174 marijuana strains from Canada’s legal market, the …

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Washington D.C. Breaks Medical Cannabis Sales Record in April

Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market hit a new milestone in April, with licensed dispensaries generating $5,456,393 in sales—the highest monthly total since the program launched in 2013. The record-setting figure marks a sharp increase from the $3.67 million sold in March and nearly doubles the $2.87 million recorded in April 2024. In total, dispensaries brought …

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Texas Senate Approves Legislation to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products, Sending Bill to Governor Abbott

The Texas Senate voted tonight to approve Senate Bill 3, which would ban hemp-derived THC products, sending the measure to Governor Greg Abbott for consideration. SB 3, which previously passed the Senate in March, was passed this week by the full House. Given the House approved amendments to the bill, it went back to the …

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Study: CBD Nanoemulsion May Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms and Intestinal Damage

A new preclinical study finds that a cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion could protect against both brain and gut damage caused by Parkinson’s disease, while also improving behavior and reducing inflammation. Published in the European Journal of Pharmacology, the study was conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil. It used a rat model …

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Study: 3D-Printed CBD Stent Shows Promise for Localized Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment

According to a new study, researchers have developed a 3D-printed stent designed to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) using cannabidiol (CBD), potentially offering a targeted alternative to conventional antibiotic therapy. The study, published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, was conducted by scientists from the University of Bern in Switzerland and the University of Rome …

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States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Next, Including Florida, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Others

Several states are actively working toward legalizing recreational marijuana, with public support high and lawmakers facing growing pressure to act. While 24 states already allow adult-use marijuana, the race to become the 25th is gaining momentum. Here’s an updated look at the states currently leading the charge. Florida Although Florida voters came close to approving …

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