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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Study: Cannabinoids Show Promise in Treating Immune System Disorders
A new review published in the Chinese Medical Journal provides one of the most detailed examinations to date of how cannabinoids interact with the immune system. The review outlines how cannabinoids, whether derived from marijuana (phytocannabinoids like THC and CBD), produced naturally in the body (endocannabinoids such as anandamide and 2-AG), or synthesized in laboratories, …
Kansas Poll Finds 59% of Adults Support Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, 70% Support Medical
A new statewide poll in Kansas shows overwhelming support legalizing both medical and recreational cannabis. According to the 2025 Kansas Speaks Survey, released by Fort Hays State University’s Docking Institute of Public Affairs, 70% of adults in the state say they support legalizing medical marijuana. Just 14% are opposed. When it comes to recreational marijuana, …
Cannabis Use Not Tied to Post-Surgery Complications After Hip Replacement, Unlike Tobacco, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has found that patients who used marijuana before undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) did not face a higher risk of complications, unlike those who used tobacco. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine analyzed data from more than 494,000 THA patients between …
Mike Tyson Talks Cannabis Reform, Tyson 2.0, and His Upcoming Fight With Floyd Mayweather
Mike Tyson isn’t just preparing for a historic bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr., he’s also focused on the future of marijuana reform and the growth of his global brand, Tyson 2.0. In an exclusive interview with The Marijuana Herald, Tyson spoke candidly about cannabis rescheduling, his vision for federal legalization, and why his company stands …
Brown University Seeks Participants for Six Cannabis-Related Studies
Researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health are actively recruiting volunteers for six distinct cannabis-related studies through the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies. Each study focuses on specific age groups and patterns of cannabis or substance use, with compensation offered for participation. Below is a look at all six.
Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Campaign Faces One-Week Deadline to Submit Signatures
Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action has one week left to gather signatures to qualify its marijuana legalization initiative for the 2026 ballot. A total of 172,993 is needed by November 3, with the petition available for signing in 500+ locations. Speaking with The Marijuana Herald, ORCA organizers said they do not yet have an official …
39 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Close Hemp “Loophole” Allowing Sale of Intoxicating THC Products
The National Association of Attorneys General has sent, on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general, a formal letter to congressional leaders urging them to clarify the Federal definition of “hemp”. “[B]ad actors have exploited due to a perceived loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill”, states the letter sent to …
Ohio Legal Marijuana Sales Top $3.1 Billion Across 32.7 Million Transactions, With Nearly Half a Million Pounds of Flower Sold
Ohio’s marijuana market has generated more than $3.16 billion in total sales, according to new data released by the Division of Cannabis Control. As of October 27, licensed retailers have sold 479,688 pounds of marijuana flower and 46.8 million manufactured products. That includes $905.9 million in non-medical sales and $2.25 billion in medical marijuana sales, …
Montana’s Cannabis Industry Generated $87 Million in Sales in Q3 2025, Including a Record-Breaking $30 Million in August
Montana’s legal marijuana market brought in nearly $87 million during the third quarter of 2025, according to new data from the Department of Revenue. August stood out as a historic month for the state, with retailers surpassing $30 million in sales for the first time since legalization began in 2022.
U.S. Congress: Rep. Jennifer McClellan Becomes 58th Sponsor of Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition, First from Virginia
Congresswomen Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) has joined as a sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, which would put an end to federal cannabis prohibition. McClellan’s endorsement makes her the bill’s 58th cosponsor and the first member of Congress from Virginia to officially support it. The addition underscores the growing momentum behind the …
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