Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Jun 26 2025
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Bans Cannabis Flower and Edibles in Approved Regulations
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has given approval to a set of licensing and product regulations for marijuana businesses, following a public meeting held today in Lincoln. The commission, meeting just days ahead of a July 1 deadline mandated by voters, adopted strict guidelines on what forms of medical marijuana will be allowed once sales …
Jun 26 2025
Michigan Lawmaker Files Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin and Psilocyn for PTSD Patients
State Representative Mike McFall (D) has introduced legislation that would allow adults diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to legally possess small amounts of psilocybin and psilocyn, the psychedelic compounds found in magic mushrooms. The bill, filed yesterday with six Democratic cosponsors, has been referred to the House Committee on Families and Veterans. House Bill …
Jun 26 2025
Aurora Cannabis Expands Compassionate Pricing Program, Raising Income Eligibility to CA$60,000
Aurora Cannabis has expanded its compassionate pricing program for medical marijuana patients in Canada, increasing the income eligibility threshold from $40,000 to $60,000 CAD annually. The change is intended to make medical marijuana more accessible to a broader range of patients. “As over half of the country’s adult population fits within this income threshold, our …
Jun 26 2025
California’s Cannabis Excise Tax to Increase to 19% Starting Tuesday, July 1
California’s marijuana excise tax is set to rise from 15% to 19% on Tuesday, July 1. The automatic hike was triggered by a decline in cannabis excise revenue, despite industry warnings that the increase will further burden legal businesses already struggling to compete with the illicit market. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration …
Jun 26 2025
Tilray Publishes Pioneering Research on the Pharmacokinetics of THC and CBD Formulations
Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc., today announced the publication of a study that focuses on comparing the bioavailability of different cannabinoid formulations, “taking a step forward in our understanding of medical cannabis.” The study aimed to assess the pharmacokinetic parameters and relative bioavailability of two D9-tetrahydrocannabinol: cannabidiol (THC:CBD) formulations. (A) An orally …
Jun 26 2025
Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oakland Park, Florida on June 28, Its 233rd Location Nationwide
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced today the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Oakland Park, Florida, its 233rd location in the United States. Trulieve Oakland Park, located at 301 West Oakland Park Boulevard, will be open 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sundays, offering walk-in …
Jun 26 2025
Study: Cannabinol (CBN) May Support Neuronal Health and Reduce Cell Stress
New research finds that cannabinol (CBN), a lesser-known compound found in marijuana, could play a protective role in treating neurodegenerative diseases by reducing cell stress and promoting neuronal survival. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Eastern Piedmont and the University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara and published in the journal Antioxidants, explored the effects …
Jun 26 2025
Study Finds Cannabis Sugar Leaf Extract Kills Multiple Bacterial Pathogens
According to a recently published study, cannabis sugar leaves demonstrate promising antimicrobial effects against several bacterial pathogens, including Bacillus cereus, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. For the study, published by the Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology Isan and Kasetsart University prepared ethanol-based extracts …
Jun 26 2025
67% of Wisconsin Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Finds New Poll
A new Marquette Law School Poll finds that 67% of Wisconsin voters support legalizing marijuana, continuing a trend of broad support that has remained steady above 60% since 2022. According to the survey, there remains a stark partisan divide on the issue. While 88% of Democrats and 79% of independents back legalization, 56% of Republicans …
Jun 26 2025
Maryland Cannabis Tax Rate Increases to 12% Starting July 1
Starting Tuesday, July 1, Maryland will increase the sales tax on recreational marijuana purchases from 9% to 12%, a change expected to generate tens of millions in additional revenue annually. The new rate will apply to all adult-use marijuana transactions. However, those with a valid medical marijuana card will continue to be exempt from the …
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