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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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 100,761
Arkansas now has 110,761 registered medical marijuana patients, according to a recent update by the Department of Health. Voters approved the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, known as Issue 6, in November 2016. The law created a statewide program allowing qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to purchase and use medical marijuana. After a lengthy regulatory …
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Weighs Challenge to California’s Marijuana Union Rules
The National Right to Work Foundation has submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, urging the court to strike down California’s requirement that marijuana businesses enter into labor peace agreements as a condition of licensure. The case, Ctrl Alt Destroy v. Elliott, centers on whether California’s mandate conflicts with the National …
September Cannabis Sales Hit $2.34 Billion in the U.S., Pushing 2025 Total to $20 Billion
Legal cannabis sales in the United States hit a yearly high of $2.34 billion in September, according to data from state regulators, cannabis commissions, and the research firm Headset. The total represents an increase from the $2.27 billion sold in August, pushing 2025’s year-to-date sales to roughly $20 billion. The figure reflects sales from 22 …
Massachusetts Bill Would Limit Self-Checkouts in Grocery Stores, Public Hearing Set for October 20
A proposal that would regulate the number of self-checkout stations in Massachusetts grocery stores is scheduled for a public hearing on October 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room A-2 of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The measure, filed in February by State Senator Paul Feeney (D), would …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Reach $23.5 Million in September, Above Previous Year Despite Prices Down 25%
Connecticut’s legal marijuana market generated $23,518,863 in sales during September, according to new data released by the Department of Consumer Protection. Of the total, $17,876,211 came from adult-use sales and $5,642,652 from medical marijuana purchases. Together, this brings the state’s combined marijuana sales for the year to $209,280,394, marking steady growth as the market heads …
Study: CBD Shows Strong Potential in Soft Tissue Wound Healing, But Delivery and Regulatory Challenges Remain
Researchers from Riga Technical University, the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tomas Bata University have published a comprehensive review in the journal Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B examining cannabidiol’s (CBD) potential in soft tissue wound healing. The analysis highlights how CBD interacts with biological pathways central to healing, while also noting the barriers that stand in …
Massachusetts Bill to Allow Insurers to Offer Discounts for Marijuana Impairment Education Courses Scheduled for October 22 Public Hearing
A proposal that would let insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who complete a marijuana impairment education course is scheduled for a public hearing later this month in Massachusetts. The Joint Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing on October 22, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room A-1 to consider House …
Target Begins Selling THC Beverages at 10 Minnesota Stores
Target has started offering THC-infused beverages at a handful of its Minnesota locations, marking one of the most high-profile entries yet of a major national retailer into the hemp-derived products market. The limited rollout includes a dozen brands, among them Cann, Wynk, Stigma, Wonder, Señorita, Wyld, Trail Magic, Birdie, Surly, Gigli, Hi Seltzer, and Indeed. …
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Plus Mindfulness Training Reduces Depression in Frontline Healthcare Workers
Published in PLoS Medicine, a new clinical trial report that combining psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy with mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) eased depression and burnout symptoms among physicians and nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The randomized controlled trial, conducted by researchers at the University of California and University of Utah, enrolled 25 healthcare workers with signs of …
Study: Psilocybin Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Researchers from St Vincent’s Hospital, the University of New South Wales, Monash University, and other leading Australian institutions have published findings in the journal Addiction showing that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy may be a safe and effective option for people struggling with methamphetamine use disorder. The pilot study was conducted at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney with …
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