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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Report: CBD Skincare Market Projected to Reach $17.67 Billion by 2035
The global market for CBD-infused skincare products is expected to grow sharply over the next decade, reaching $17.67 billion by 2035, according to a new report from SNS Insider. The market is estimated at $2.37 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 22.24% through 2035.
Cannabis Industry 401(k) Plans Surpass $71 Million as First-Ever Retirement Report Signals Market Maturity
A new industry report finds that marijuana businesses are rapidly expanding access to retirement benefits, with more than $71 million now held in cannabis-sector 401(k) plans.
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Reach Nearly 3 Billion mg of THC and 1 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026
Florida medical cannabis dispensaries have sold nearly three billion milligrams of THC and nearly one million ounces of smokable cannabis in less than two months so far in 2026, according to new data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
Washington D.C. Medical Marijuana Patient Count Rises to 99,710, Up Over 5,000 Since December
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana market generated $8,741,275 in total sales in January, according to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s January 2026 Medical Cannabis Program Report.
The Best Selling Cannabis Strain in Every Recreational State for February 2026
In February 2026, legal marijuana markets across the country saw familiar heavyweights maintain their grip on the top spot, even as a handful of fast-rising contenders continued to narrow the gap in several states.
Study: Nearly 30% of North Americans Have Used CBD, More Than Double Europe’s Rate
A new meta-analysis published online by the U.S. National Library of Medicine finds that cannabidiol use is substantially more common in North America than in Europe, with nearly three in 10 people in North America reporting lifetime use.
Study: CBD Shields Female Reproductive Organs From Trauma-Related Damage, Reduces Lung and Hormonal Disruption
New research published in Scientific Reports finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the female reproductive system from secondary damage following severe chest trauma, pointing to a potential new role for CBD in trauma-related multi-organ injury.
Study: CBD Protects Insulin-Producing Cells in Obesity, Boosts Key Metabolic Pathway
New research published in Molecular Biology Reports finds that CBD may help protect insulin-producing pancreatic cells in the context of obesity, potentially pointing to a new avenue for addressing metabolic dysfunction linked to high-fat diets.
Oregon House Approves Medical Marijuana Access Bill for Care Facilities in 39 to 3 Vote
The Oregon House has approved House Bill 4142 in a decisive 39 to 3 vote, advancing legislation that would expand protections and access for medical marijuana patients in certain care settings. The measure now heads to the Senate, where it has been referred to the Health Care Committee for consideration.
Study Finds Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Cognitive Scores in Patients With Psychotic Disorders
A study published in Pathophysiology reports that cannabis use was associated with higher cognitive performance among individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders, challenging common assumptions about marijuana’s impact on cognition in this population.
