Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Apr 04 2025
U.S. Congress: Bipartisan Bill Would Require VA to Establish Centers of Excellence to Study Psychedelic Therapies to Treat Veterans’ Invisible Wounds
Bipartisan lawmakers today introduced legislation that would establish a network of VA-designated centers dedicated to researching psychedelic-assisted treatments for Veterans suffering from PTSD, substance use disorder, depression, and other conditions. The Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 was filed by Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), Co-Chairs of the Psychedelics Advancing …
Apr 04 2025
Study: Cannabis Stem Nanoparticles May Help Treat Skin Pigmentation and Protect Against Oxidative Stress
A new study published in Molecular Medicine Reports finds that nanoparticles made from Cannabis sativa stems could have serious potential as a cosmetic ingredient. Conducted by researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and Chungnam National University, the study evaluated the properties of Cannabis sativa stem-derived nanoparticles (CSS-NPs) and their potential use …
Apr 04 2025
Study: Medical Marijuana May Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life for Pediatric Palliative Care Patients
According to a new / published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, medical marijuana leads to improved symptoms, reduced medication use, and lower healthcare costs for children receiving palliative care. Researchers from Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio conducted a retrospective review of 46 pediatric patients who received medical marijuana recommendations between 2019 and 2022. The …
Apr 03 2025
New Massachusetts Bill Would Add Cannabis Beverages to Massachusetts Bottle Redemption Program
A new bill filed today in the Massachusetts Legislature would add cannabis-infused beverages to the state’s bottle redemption program. Filed by State Representative David LeBoeuf (D), House Bill 3982 has been referred to the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy. The proposal would amend current recycling laws to treat cannabis beverages like soda, water, and beer …
Apr 03 2025
Pennsylvania Lawmakers File Bill to Create Adult-Use Cannabis Farmer-Grower Program
A group of six Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced House Bill 1107 today, a measure that would establish a regulated adult-use cannabis farmer-grower program in anticipation of marijuana legalization. Filed by State Representatives Melissa Shusterman, Ben Sanchez, Tarah Probst, Danilo Burgos, Melissa Cerrato and Dan Williams, all Democrats, HB 1107 would create the Adult-use Cannabis Program within …
Apr 03 2025
The Recreational Marijuana Tax Rate for Every Legal State
23 states have legalized the licensed distribution of cannabis, but how they approach taxes and regulations varies substantially. Of these 23 states —21 of which have a currently operating adult-use market, with Delaware’s and Minnesota’s launching later this year— marijuana taxes range from just 6%, all the way to 37%. Below is a list of …
Apr 03 2025
North Carolina Senate Leader Sees No Path for Recreational Marijuana This Session, But Says Medical Bill Possible
North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger says full legalization of marijuana is off the table this session, but medical marijuana legislation could still gain traction—if the House takes the lead. In a recent interview with WXII 12 News, Berger said he sees no realistic chance of North Carolina passing a law to legalize marijuana for …
Apr 03 2025
Florida House Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Make Medical Marijuana Cards Free for Veterans
In a unanimous 16 to 0 vote, Florida’s House Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee today approved a bill that would make medical marijuana cards free for veterans and extend the validity of all cards from one year to two. House Bill 555 is designed to ease access to medical marijuana for veterans, and make the …
Apr 03 2025
New York Launches Cannabis Responsible Workforce Training Program
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced the launch of the Responsible Workforce Training Program, a “critical initiative aimed at providing comprehensive safety education to workers in the cannabis industry.” New York is the first state to require and develop Cannabis Product Safety and Responsibility and Cannabis …
Apr 03 2025
Michigan: Over $750 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold So Far in 2025, Garnering $120 Million in Tax Revenue
Michigan marijuana sales reached $267.7 million in March, pushing the state’s total for 2025 past $750 million in just three months. According to data released by the research firm Headset, the March total marks a 10% increase from February’s $242 million and an 8% rise from January’s $247 million. Adult-use marijuana continues to account for …
