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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The 20 Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the United States as of May 2026
Using data from the strain review site Leafly, the research firm Headset, state regulatory commissions and recent market-tracking reports, the following list highlights 20 of the most popular cannabis strains in the United States as of May 2026. Blue Dream Blue Dream remains one of the most widely recognized and commercially resilient strains in the …
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott Says Congress Must Act on Marijuana Banking
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), who chairs the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, says Congress will need to act before marijuana businesses can gain reliable access to the federal banking system, even with the Trump administration moving to reschedule marijuana. Speaking Tuesday during an appearance aired by C-SPAN, Scott said federal lawmakers still …
Marijuana Policy Project Releases Pennsylvania Cannabis Voter Guide Ahead of May 19 Primary
The Marijuana Policy Project has released a Pennsylvania cannabis voter guide ahead of the state’s May 19 primary election, offering voters a district-by-district look at where legislative candidates stand on legalizing marijuana. The guide covers candidates running for the Pennsylvania House and Senate, with every House seat and half of the Senate on the ballot …
Study: Combining CBD With Ketogenic Diet May Reduce Seizures in Patients With Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy
A study published today in Epilepsy Research found that combining CBD with ketogenic diet therapy can reduce seizures in patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy, particularly when the diet is added after CBD treatment has already begun. Researchers from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine conducted a retrospective chart review of 58 people with epilepsy who …
California Cannabis Sales Reach $311 Million in April, Bringing 2026 Total to $1.2 Billion
California’s legal cannabis market generated $311,089,042 in sales in April, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to roughly $1.21 billion, according to data from the research firm Headset. This resulted in around $180 million in tax revenue. The April total follows $310,443,862 in January, $277,545,874 in February and $306,342,409 in March. Combined, licensed cannabis retailers in …
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 115,501
Arkansas now has 115,501 active medical marijuana patients, according to new data released by the state’s Department of Health. According to updated figures from the Arkansas Department of Health, the state had 115,501 active medical marijuana patients as of May 2. That’s an increase of 226 from the roughly 115,275 active patients reported in March, …
Over 100 of the Most Notable Cannabis Studies Published So Far in 2026
Hundreds of peer-reviewed cannabis-related studies have been published already in 2026, highlighting the continued growth of scientific interest in marijuana, cannabinoids, hemp and the endocannabinoid system. The studies cover a wide range of topics, including cancer, chronic pain, inflammation, neurological disorders, addiction, HIV, metabolic health, veterinary medicine, product testing, cultivation and industrial hemp uses. Many …
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammation in Canine Mammary Cancer Cells
Researchers from the University of Messina found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammation in canine mammary carcinoma cells without harming cell viability, suggesting it may have therapeutic potential for one of the most common cancers affecting female dogs. The study was conducted by researchers from the Department of Veterinary Science and the Department of Chemical, Biological, …
Virginia Coalition Urges Governor Spanberger to Allow Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Bills Take Effect July 1
A coalition of marijuana reform organizations, businesses, advocates and law enforcement voices will send a letter tomorrow to Governor Spanberger urging her to allow legislation establishing a regulated adult-use marijuana market to take effect July 1. “We write to urge you to allow SB 542, HB 642, and the related enforcement legislation, SB 543, to …
Utah Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $16.9 Million in April, Patient Count Tops 113,000
Utah’s medical marijuana market continued to grow in April, with sales reaching nearly $17 million and the number of active patients climbing above 113,000, according to the state’s latest monthly report. The report, released, shows Utah had 113,202 patients with active medical cannabis cards as of the end of April. That’s up from 112,093 at …
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