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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Arizona Marijuana Taxes Top $21 Million in September, With $212 Million Collected Year-to-Date
Arizona brought in $21.6 million in marijuana tax revenue in September, generated from about $103 million in sales, according to newly released Department of Revenue figures. Th new figures push the state’s year-to-date total for 2025 to $212,545,285 from January through September. The taxes came from $103 million in September sales, and $902 million year-to-date.
Global Cannabis Growing Market Forecasted to Double in Value by 2033, Currently Valued Above $25 Billion
A new market study projects that the global cannabis growing industry will more than double in value over the next eight years, reflecting rapid growth in both legalization and cultivation practices worldwide. According to HTF Market Intelligence, the industry is expected to expand from $25.6 billion in 2025 to $53.1 billion by 2033, representing a …
Study: Public Support for Medical Cannabis in Poland is Above 80%, but Clinical Integration Still Lags
A new study published in Frontiers in Public Health finds that public support for medical cannabis in Poland remains above 80% seven years after legalization, yet access and clinical integration continue to face major obstacles. Researchers from the Medical University of Warsaw conducted a cross-sectional survey in July 2025 on a nationally representative sample of …
Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Files Lawsuit Over New 24% Marijuana Excise Tax
The same day Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan’s new state budget establishing a 24% wholesale marijuana excise tax, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association filed a lawsuit challenging the measure. The group, which represents roughly 400 licensed businesses across the state, argues that the tax is unconstitutional and threatens the survival of Michigan’s legal marijuana industry.
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Selects First Cultivators Following Delays
Nebraska has named its first two medical marijuana cultivators, a move that comes after weeks of delays. The Medical Cannabis Commission, operating under new leadership following the resignation of two members, used a lottery system to make the selections.
Study: Industrial Hemp Supplementation Reduces Stress and Improves Antioxidant Levels in Angus Cattle
A new study published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition finds that industrial hemp may benefit the health and welfare of Angus cattle by reducing stress and boosting antioxidant activity. Researchers at Alabama A&M University conducted a 35-day trial with 20 black Angus heifers divided into two groups: one received standard commercial …
Nebraska: Omaha Tribe Attorney General Says First Cannabis Store to Open for Everyone 21+ in Early 2026
The Omaha Tribe is moving forward with its plan to establish a regulated marijuana industry, with an official saying the first dispensary is expected to open by the first or second quarter of next year. John Cartier, Attorney General of the Omaha Tribe, told The Marijuana Herald that the next step is for the Council …
Spain Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Spain’s government has officially legalized medical marijuana, a decision patient advocates are calling historic. The Council of Ministers approved the change today, allowing specialists in hospitals to prescribe marijuana to patients. However, the government has not yet outlined which conditions will qualify. That guidance is expected in the coming weeks from the Spanish Agency for …
Michigan Governor Signs Bill Establishing a 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax, Second-Highest Rate in U.S.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new state budget that includes a sharp increase to marijuana taxes, a move that will give Michigan the second-highest cannabis tax rate in the nation. Tucked into the $81 billion budget signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana, set to take effect January 1, …
Study: Fan Leaf Hyperspectral Imaging Accurately Predicts Final Cannabinoid Levels in Cannabis Weeks Before Harvest
A new study being published in the November 2025 issue of the journal Industrial Crops and Products shows that hyperspectral imaging of cannabis fan leaves can accurately predict the cannabinoid content of mature flowers weeks before harvest. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space …
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