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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President Trump Names Owner of Detroit Marijuana Dispensary Chain as Special Envoy to Iraq
President Trump has chosen Mark Savaya, who owns a chain of marijuana dispensaries in the Detroit-area, to serve as the administration’s new special envoy to Iraq. The announcement was made Sunday on Trump’s Truth Social page. “Mark’s deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship, and his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of …
Study: New CBD Microemulsion Delivery System Improves Stability
A research team from the University of Florence has published a study in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, detailing a new self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) designed to improve the oral delivery of cannabidiol (CBD). The team constructed a pseudoternary phase diagram to identify optimal components, ultimately formulating a system using Capryol 90 and isopropyl …
Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Generated $1.4 Billion in Sales Between January 1 and October 12
Massachusetts marijuana retailers and medical dispensaries combined to sell over $1.4 billion worth of product in the first 10 months of 2025, according to new data released by the Cannabis Control Commission. The figures show $1.29 billion in adult-use sales through October 12, along with $123.3 million in medical marijuana purchases, combining for a total …
Psilocybin May Help Slow Skin Aging, Study Finds
A new study published in Biochemistry and Cell Biology finds that psilocybin may offer protective effects against skin aging caused by high-glucose and high-lipid diets. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge found that psilocybin helped preserve cellular health in fibroblasts exposed to stress conditions linked to oxidative damage, inflammation, and collagen breakdown.
The Best Selling Cannabis Strain in Every Legal State (as of October 2025)
October brought some shakeups in the marijuana market, with a handful of strains keeping their grip as one of the top-selling strains, and others slipping as buyers shifted to new options (or found their way back to old favorites). Using data compiled by state regulatory agencies and cannabis commissions, and when needed data from the …
Ohio House Republicans Plan Bill to Allow THC Drinks, Direct Marijuana Tax Revenue to Cities
Ohio House Republicans are preparing to introduce legislation that would allow stores and breweries to sell THC-infused beverages while prohibiting nearly all other forms of “intoxicating hemp” products. The proposal, which was shared with News 5 Cleveland, an ABC affiliate, would also ensure that cities receive tax revenue generated by marijuana dispensary sales. The measure …
Study: CBD Reduces Pain and Itching in Children With Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
A study published today by the British Journal of Dermatology has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly reduce pain and itching in children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare genetic disorder that causes fragile skin and chronic wounds. The study followed 10 patients between the ages of 2 and 17, all of whom …
La Crosse County, Wisconsin Lowers Marijuana Possession Fine to Just $1
Lawmakers in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, have drastically reduced its fine for marijuana possession, cutting the penalty down to just $1. The change was approved Thursday night in an 18 to 11 vote by the County Board. Supervisor Monica Kruse supported the measure, arguing that continuing to impose significant penalties for marijuana possession makes little …
THC May Help Protect Against HIV-Related Neuroinflammation, Study Finds
A new study published in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience finds that THC could help reduce chronic neuroinflammation in people living with HIV by protecting brain-supporting cells known as astrocytes. Researchers from the Louisiana Cancer Research Center and Tulane University School of Medicine tested the effects of THC in macaque models exposed to HIV-like proteins. They …
Tilray Celebrates Seven Years of Legal Marijuana in Canada, Maintains Top Market Position
Tilray Brands is marking the seventh anniversary of marijuana legalization in Canada by highlighting its role as the country’s leading cannabis company by revenue. Canada legalized marijuana nationwide on October 17, 2018, becoming the first G7 nation to do so. Since then, Tilray has grown into the market leader with a portfolio that includes Aphria, …
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