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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Indiana Governor Says Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Speed Up Statewide Legalization
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says a potential federal move to reclassify marijuana could accelerate legalization efforts in Indiana, a state where all forms of the substance remain prohibited. Speaking at an August 12 news conference, Braun said President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III “probably adds a little …
Second Circuit Strikes Down New York’s Marijuana Licensing Preference for In-State Convictions
In a ruling released today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declared that New York’s cannabis licensing system — which gives “extra priority” to applicants or their close relatives with New York marijuana convictions — violates the dormant Commerce Clause and is therefore unconstitutional. The court found that this protectionist carve-out “cannot …
Texas House Committee to Hold Hearing Wednesday (August 13) on Bill to Ban Hemp THC Products
Texas House Bill 5, which would ban hemp-derived THC products statewide, is set for a public hearing tomorrow in the House Health Committee. The hearing will take place at 9am in room E2.030. The proposal is the companion to Senate Bill 5, which has already passed the Senate and is now moving through the House …
Study: Genetic Mapping of Cannabis Reveals Four Distinct Lineages and Offers Breakthrough in Early Sex Identification
A recently published study has provided one of the most detailed looks yet at the genetic diversity of Cannabis sativa, identifying four genetically distinct lineages and confirming the effectiveness of a rapid DNA-based test for determining plant sex long before flowering. For the study, researchers at the Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources in …
Rescheduling Cannabis to Schedule III: What It Would Really Mean
Moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III isn’t legalization, but it would have real, tangible effects—some immediate, others more symbolic. With President Trump saying that his administration will have a decision on rescheduling within “the next few weeks”, it’s left many wondering what the real-world implications would be of such a move. Below is …
Study: CBD May Reduce Social Withdrawal and Cocaine Vulnerability Caused by Stress
A new study published in Neuropharmacology found that cannabidiol (CBD) counteracted some harmful behavioral and brain changes caused by social stress in mice, including heightened sensitivity to cocaine’s rewarding effects. Researchers from the University of Valencia, University of Zaragoza and University of Heidelberg used an intermittent social defeat (ISD) model, where adolescent male mice were …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Sales Top $55 Million in July, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Nearly $400 Million
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program brought in $3,895,089 in excise tax revenue in July, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. With the state’s 7% tax rate, this figure translates to approximately $55.64 million in medical marijuana sales for the month, bringing the year-to-date total to around $392 million.
Illinois Launches $40 Million Round 3 of Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program
Applications for Round 3 of Illinois’ Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program opened today. This round of funding includes $40 million, which will be available through Direct Forgivable Loans fully financed by the State. This round of funding includes $40 million, which will be available through Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) fully financed by the State, according to …
Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts Charged With Extorting Boston Marijuana Company
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of extorting an executive from a Boston-based marijuana company in connection with its efforts to operate a retail store in the city. Federal prosecutors say Tompkins, 67, of Boston, used his position to pressure the executive for a pre-IPO equity stake …
New Jersey Marijuana Market Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales Between June 2024 and June 2025, Exceeds Diversity and Equity Benchmarks
New Jersey’s cannabis market continued to grow in the second quarter of 2025, with regulators reporting increases in sales, strong participation from minority- and woman-owned businesses, and a licensing process that is surpassing state equity benchmarks. According to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Q2 reports (found here and here), total adult-use marijuana sales from …
