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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Wisconsin Medical Cannabis Bill Scheduled for October 22 Public Hearing
Wisconsin lawmakers will hold a public hearing next week on Senate Bill 534, legislation that would establish a regulated medical cannabis program. The hearing, which was scheduled the same day the bill was introduced, is set for October 22 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 330 Southwest of the State Capitol.
Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Filed by Seven Republican Lawmakers, Referred to Senate Health Committee
Legislation to legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin, Senate Bill 534, was officially filed today by a group of seven Republican lawmakers. The legislation, filed by Senators Patrick Testin and Mary Felzkwoski (Senate President), and Representatives Patrick Snyder, Dean Kaufert, Dan Knodl, Paul Melotik and Todd Novak, was immediately referred to the Senate Committee on Health …
Michigan Lawmakers Considers Freeze on Cannabis Business Licenses, Limit Dispensaries by Population, Regulation of Synthetics
Michigan’s Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee is reviewing proposed legislation that would freeze new cannabis business licenses, cap the number of dispensaries by population, and impose stricter regulations on hemp-derived synthetic products. The package of proposals, introduced by State Senator Sam Singh (D), would stop the state from issuing new licenses for testing labs, transport companies, …
Nevada Cannabis Board Chair Adriana Guzman Fralick Enters Attorney General Race
Adriana Guzman Fralick, chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, has launched a campaign for attorney general. Fralick, an attorney with decades of experience in state government and private practice, announced her run with a pledge to bring integrity and transparency to the attorney general’s office. She said her campaign will focus on ensuring that …
FBI Data Shows Marijuana Possession Arrests Make Up Over 20% of All Drug-Related Arrests
Despite 24 states having legalized recreational cannabis and 40 having legalized medical cannabis, state and local law enforcement arrested nearly 190,000 people for marijuana possession in 2024, making up more than 22% of all drug arrests nationwide, according to new FBI data. The FBI’s Crime Data Explorer reports at least 204,036 marijuana-related arrests last year, …
Vermont to Launch Cannabis Business and Cultivation Workshops in December
Vermont State University is teaming up with the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Vermont Cannabis Control Board to provide hands-on training for those looking to enter the state’s regulated cannabis industry. The initiative includes a two-day series of short-term workshops on December 5 and 6 at the VTSU Johnson campus. Designed for …
Study: Mitochondrial Cannabinoid Receptors Play Key Role in Skeletal Muscle Health and Function
A study published recently in the journal Cells details the critical role mitochondrial cannabinoid receptors play in maintaining skeletal muscle energy production and contractile performance. Researchers from the University of Szeged and the University of Debrecen investigated mitochondrial CB1 receptors (mtCB1Rs), a distinct population of cannabinoid receptors located within skeletal muscle mitochondria. Using a novel …
Study: Cannabis Extract Shows Pain-Relieving, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Dysmenorrheal Effects
A new study in Frontiers in Pharmacology finds that cannabis extracts deliver strong pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects across several preclinical models. Researchers prepared a crude ethanolic extract from the aerial parts of the plant, which chemical analysis confirmed contained cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and cannabigerol (CBG), along with flavonoids and alkaloids. The …
Federal Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition and Allow Expungements Gains 57th Sponsor
Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) has signed on as the newest sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, bringing the total number of congressional sponsors to 57. Lawmakers from 26 different states are now backing the measure, underscoring its broadening geographic support across the country. However, no Republican is currently sponsoring the bill.
Michigan Now Has Over 850 Licensed Cannabis Retailers With Over 40,000 Employees
Michigan has over 850 licensed retail outlets now operating across the state, according to a new report released today by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. According to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s September 2025 report, there are currently 851 licensed adult-use retailers, the most ever in the state, in addition to 107 licensed medical provisioning centers.
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