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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Study: Cannabis-Derived Packaging Helps Preserve Grape Quality by Slowing Anthocyanin Degradation
Researchers in Poland have developed biodegradable packaging films infused with pollen extract from Cannabis sativa L., showing they can extend the shelf life and protect the quality of grapes. The study, published in the journal Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, tested polysaccharide-based films incorporating cannabis pollen extract as an alternative to conventional petroleum plastics. Thompson …
Curaleaf Opens New Dispensaries in Florida and Ohio, Expands to 157 Nationwide
Curaleaf Holdings has announced the opening of two new dispensaries, one in Apopka, Florida, and another in Girard, Ohio, further expanding its footprint to 157 locations across the United States. The Apopka store, located in Central Florida at 1809 E. Semoran Blvd., becomes the company’s 69th location in the state. It will provide medical marijuana …
Signature Gathering Now Underway for Oregon Campaign to Legalize Cannabis Cafes
An effort in Oregon to establish licensed cannabis cafes has officially entered the signature-gathering stage. The Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition is now working to qualify Initiative Petition 40 for the November 2026 ballot, a measure that would legalize “lounges” where adults 21 and older could consume marijuana products in a public setting.
Oklahoma Recreational Cannabis Campaign Now Has Over 500 Signature Locations in Over 150 Cities
Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) has reached a major milestone in its effort to put marijuana legalization on the 2026 ballot, with more than 500 locations now available where residents can sign the initiative. The updated count, compiled from ORCA’s interactive map of active sites, reflects a rapidly growing network of businesses and volunteers …
Discover the Unique Qualities of Jealousy THCA Flower: A Must-Try Hybrid From Black Tie CBD
With the release of the new batch of Jealousy THCA Flower, Black Tie CBD has once again drawn the interest of the cannabis world. Thanks to the cross between Gelato #41 and Sunset Sherbet genetics, this amazing hybrid strain is rapidly gaining popularity among novice and experienced cannabis users alike. Black Tie’s Jealousy THCA Flower …
Maryland Appellate Court Rules Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC Illegal, Upholds Cannabis Licensing System
Maryland’s Appellate Court has upheld the state’s authority to enforce its cannabis licensing system, ruling that hemp businesses must obtain a license to sell intoxicating products. The court also made clear that delta-8 and delta-10 THC have never been legal under state law, rejecting industry claims that the 2018 federal Farm Bill allows it.
Florida Medical Marijuana Patient Count Reaches 923,918, Up Over 40,000 From Last Year
Florida now has 923,918 registered medical marijuana patients, according to data released today by the state’s Department of Health. That figure is more than 40,000 higher than the 883,503 patients reported at this time last year, and nearly 25,000 above the total at the start of 2025.
U.S. Marijuana Sales Top $2.27 Billion in August, Year-to-Date Total Climbs to $17.5 Billion
Legal cannabis sales in the United States reached $2.27 billion in August, according to an analysis of state data conducted by The Marijuana Herald. August sales, which were on par with the $2.3 billion sold in July, bring the year-to-date total to approximately $17.5 billion. The August figures are the first to include Delaware, where …
Utah Medical Cannabis Sales Hit $14.8 Million in August, Year-to-Date Total Reaches $116 Million, Patient Count Passes 100,000
Utah’s medical cannabis market continued its steady growth in August, generating $14.8 million in sales, bringing the year-to-date total to $116 million, according to the state’s latest monthly report. The report shows that cartridges and vape pens led the way, accounting for roughly $7.1 million in sales. Flower followed at $4.8 million, while edibles brought …
Study: Medicinal Cannabis Could Help Reduce Opioid Deaths and Address Global Health Inequities
A comprehensive review published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine examines how medicinal cannabis could address the opioid crisis and global health disparities. The study includes contributions from researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College London, Harvard, and several others.
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