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 [email protected].
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Apr 24 2025
Study: THCV Found to Help Regulate Appetite and Glucose in Obesity and Diabetes Models
A study conducted at Namseoul University in South Korea has found that tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana, could offer therapeutic benefits for those with metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Published by AIMS Neuroscience, the study highlights THCV’s unique interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system, including its ability to …
Apr 24 2025
Study: Cannabis Extracts Rich in CBC and THC Found to Kill Bladder Cancer Cells
A new study published in the Asian Journal of Urology has found that certain cannabis strains rich in cannabinoids like CBC and THC may be effective in killing bladder cancer cells and inhibiting their spread. Researchers from Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv University, and the Cleveland Clinic tested three commercial Cannabis sativa strains—PARIS, Dairy Queen …
Apr 24 2025
Illinois: Senate-Backed Bill to End Vehicle Searches Based on Marijuana Smell Scheduled for Public Hearing in House
Legislation that would block police from using the smell of marijuana as the sole reason to search a vehicle is set for a public hearing in the Illinois House of Representatives. Senate Bill 42, which passed the Senate in a 33 to 20 vote earlier this month, is scheduled for a hearing in the House …
Apr 24 2025
British Columbia Marijuana Sales Jump 15.9% Year-Over-Year to $72 Million in March
Legal marijuana sales in British Columbia reached $72.05 million in March 2025, marking a 15.9% increase compared to the $62 million sold in the same month last year. This strong performance brings the province’s total marijuana sales for 2025 to $215 million, according to the research firm Headset. The average price of a gram of …
Apr 23 2025
Washington Legislature Sends Two Cannabis Bills to Governor Ferguson: One Limits Retail Ownership, the Other Expands Advertising
The Washington Legislature delivered two cannabis-related measures to Governor Bob Ferguson today. Senate Bill 5403 was given approval by the Senate in a 39 to 9 vote earlier this month, and it passed the House 57 to 37. Today, the measure was officially delivered to Governor Ferguson. Also sent to Governor Ferguson is Senate Bill …
Apr 23 2025
North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Certain Medical Marijuana Edibles
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong (R) today signed House Bill 1203 into law, formally adding regulated edible products to the state’s medical marijuana program. Introduced in January by Representative Jim Vetter (R) with a bipartisan roster of cosponsors, the bill cruised through the Legislature with a 42 to 3 Senate vote on April 4 and …
Apr 23 2025
New Louisiana Bill Would Impose $5,000 Annual Fee on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Louisiana’s licensed therapeutic-marijuana pharmacies could soon pay a flat $5,000 each year to keep their doors open under House Bill 657, filed today by State Representative Neil Riser (R-Columbia). The measure amends R.S. 40:1046 to direct the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to assess and collect a $5,000 renewal fee from every retail permit holder …
Apr 23 2025
Massachusetts Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Psilocybin
Massachusetts State Representative Patrick Kearney (D) has introduced legislation that would legalize and regulate psilocybin, creating a comprehensive framework to oversee its cultivation, distribution, and use. The proposal, House Bill 4050, was filed yesterday and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue. If enacted, the measure would remove psilocybin and psilocyn from the …
Apr 23 2025
The States With the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices (April 2025)
The average cost of marijuana differs widely across the more than 20 states where recreational sales are underway. This analysis focuses on the states with the lowest prices. Because of major differences in tax structures, regulations, and other factors, cannabis prices can vary significantly between legal markets. Using information from state regulatory agencies—and Headset data …
Apr 23 2025
Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee Approves Omnibus Cannabis Bill, Sends It to Full House
A major marijuana policy bill aimed at reshaping Minnesota’s cannabis landscape is now heading to the full House after receiving approval today from the House Ways and Means Committee. House Bill 1615, sponsored by Representative Zack Stephenson (D), is the House companion to Senate File 2370, which was recently approved by the Senate Commerce and …
