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 05 2025
Colorado: Legislation to Modernize Marijuana Laws Signed Into Law by Governor
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has officially signed House Bill 1209 into law, enacting one of the state’s most comprehensive updates to its marijuana regulations in years. The bill, sponsored by Representative William Lindstedt and Representative Jenny Willford, was signed into law today by Governor POlis. The reforms are now set to take effect on January …
Jun 05 2025
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabidivarin (CBDV) Found to Kill Fungal Pathogens, Including Cryptococcus and Dermatophytes
New research shows that the cannabinoids CBD and CBDV have potent antifungal effects, including the ability to kill Cryptococcus neoformans and prevent biofilm formation. A study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases has found that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) possess significant antifungal properties, particularly against the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Conducted by researchers from …
Jun 05 2025
Arkansas: $121 Million in Medical Cannabis Sold So Far in 2025, On Pace to Break Annual Record
Arkansas brought in more than $121 million in medical marijuana sales through the first five months of 2025, according to new data released by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). That marks a 6.3% increase over the same period last year. Between January and May, Arkansans purchased 32,474 pounds of medical marijuana, up from …
Jun 05 2025
Federal Bill That Would Ban Hemp THC Nationwide Passed by House Committee
The House Appropriations Subcommittee has officially advanced a Republican-backed spending bill that includes a controversial provision to ban most consumable cannabinoid products currently sold nationwide. Approved by the committee during a markup session, the legislation contains language that would redefine hemp under federal law, effectively outlawing any product with a “quantifiable” amount of THC or …
Jun 05 2025
Free Kentucky Webinar on Medical Cannabis Program, Patient Access, and Community Support Set for June 13
A free upcoming webinar will explore Kentucky’s new medical marijuana program and ways communities can help patients access treatment. Titled Medical Cannabis & Community Partnership Opportunities, the event is part of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s (FHK) Health for a Change series. It takes place on June 13 at 11 a.m. ET and will …
Jun 04 2025
Ohio Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Bill That Would Restrict Voter-Approved Cannabis Law, Vast Majority Express Opposition
Lawmakers in Ohio are considering significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law, sparking pushback from advocates and concerns over efforts to override the will of the people. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on Senate Bill 56, a proposal that would alter multiple provisions of the legalization initiative that was passed by …
Jun 04 2025
New York Senate Advances Bill Extending Deadline for Marijuana Distributors to File Tax Returns
Legislation that would give marijuana distributors more time to file their quarterly tax returns has been advanced by the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee and sent to the full Senate, where it’s expected to receive a vote as soon as this week. Sponsored by Senator Jeremy Cooney (D), Senate Bill 8091 would amend Section …
Jun 04 2025
Louisiana Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill Banning Sale and Possession of Consumable Hemp for Those Under 21
A bill to restrict the sale and possession of consumable hemp products in Louisiana has been unanimously approved by both chambers of the state legislature, and now awaits a final vote of concurrence in the House before heading to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. House Bill 12, filed in April by State Representative Lauri Schlegel (R), …
Jun 04 2025
Illinois Pauses New Marijuana Store Licenses to Prioritize Social Equity Businesses
Illinois officials have paused the licensing process for new adult-use marijuana stores in an effort to give social equity businesses a better chance to succeed, according to State Representative La Shawn Ford (D). State law currently allows up to 500 licensed marijuana retailers, and 260 are already in operation. Another 103 conditional licenses have been …
Jun 04 2025
Florida Validates 43% of Signatures Needed for Cannabis Legalization Initiative to Make 2026 Ballot
The State of Florida has now validated 379,345 signatures in support of a marijuana legalization initiative, representing 43% of the 880,062 signatures required to qualify the measure for the 2026 general election ballot. The proposal, backed by the group Smart & Safe Florida which has already raised over $20 million, would legalize the possession, purchase, …
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