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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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Arizona Dispensary License Dispute
An Arizona judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming state officials improperly awarded a marijuana dispensary license outside the deadlines set in law. The case was filed by Mason Cave, owner of Arizona Wellness Center Springerville, against the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Governor Katie Hobbs, her chief of staff Chad Campbell, and Sherri Dunn, …
Ohio Judge Temporarily Blocks Governor’s Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
A Franklin County judge has temporarily stopped Governor Mike DeWine’s effort to ban intoxicating hemp products in Ohio, granting a two-week restraining order as a lawsuit moves forward. Under DeWine’s order, which was set to take effect Tuesday, retailers would have been required to pull intoxicating hemp products from shelves or face fines. The civil …
Missouri Health Department Releases Draft Rule to Allow Curbside Marijuana Pickup
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has unveiled draft revisions that would authorize curbside pickup at licensed marijuana dispensaries, a move intended to expand access. The proposed amendment to state rule 19 CSR 100-1.180, published by the Division of Cannabis Regulation, would allow dispensaries to serve customers outside the facility in a secure, …
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Humboldt Cannabis Case, Leaving Excessive Fines Challenge Alive
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by Southern Humboldt landowners challenging the county’s cannabis code enforcement system, leaving in place a Ninth Circuit ruling that allowed parts of their lawsuit to proceed. The case, Corrine Morgan Thomas, et al. v. Humboldt County, California, et al., was filed by the Institute …
Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Fatigue and Cognitive Symptoms in MS and Parkinson’s Patients, Finds Study
A new study published in Health Leadership and Quality of Life adds to the growing body of evidence that cannabis can help ease the symptoms of those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers from Anurag University, Chitkara University, and Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, all in India, surveyed 900 participants, comparing cannabis consumers …
Study: Novel Electrochemical Sensor Offers Rapid, Selective Detection of CBD and THC in Cannabis Oil
A new study published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics introduces an electrochemical sensor designed to detect cannabinoids with high precision. For the study, a research team from Thammasat University and the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology in Thailand developed molecular-imprinted mesoporous platinum-iridium (Pt-Ir) alloy electrodes that mimic natural molecular recognition processes. Using both molecular …
These States Have the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices (Per Gram of Dried Flower) as of October 2025
Among the nearly two dozen states that allow licensed recreational cannabis sales, the range in price is drastic. 24 states have legalized recreational cannabis, with 22 having markets that are currently operating. Virginia remains the only legal cannabis states to not allow licensed sales, and Minnesota’s market has yet to launch. With that said, using …
Michigan Tops Per Capita Marijuana Spending in September, Followed by Montana, New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Missouri
The U.S. legal marijuana market continues to accelerate, reaching $20 billion in sales so far in 2025. Per capita data shows Michigan in the lead, while smaller markets such as Montana and New Mexico are outpacing larger states in consumer spending. Using September’s state sales figures and the most recent U.S. Census data, Michigan leads …
Cannabis Company Glass House Brands Listed on Robinhood Trading App
Glass House Brands (GLASF), a California-based marijuana company, has quietly surfaced on the Robinhood trading app, making it one of the only U.S. “plant-touching” cannabis businesses to appear on the platform. The development is significant because most American marijuana operators are barred from major U.S. exchanges and trade instead on the OTC markets or in …
Smart & Safe Florida Raises $25.8 Million for Campaign to Legalize Cannabis in 2026
Smart & Safe Florida has raised $25.8 million in its campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida in 2026, with the overwhelming majority of funding continuing to come from one of the nation’s largest marijuana companies. According to the latest data from the Florida Division of Elections, the political committee has raised $25,817,024.60. Around 99% …
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