Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Apr 22 2025
Hawaii Department of Health Issues 25th Medical Marijuana Dispensary License—Here’s Where They’re All Located
Hawaii’s Department of Health (DOH) has licensed the state’s 25th medical cannabis dispensary. Last week the DOG issued a formal notice to proceed for Mānoa Botanicals, LLC dba Noa Botanicals after it passed its final on-site inspection for its fourth retail facility. Noa Botanicals’ new retail site is located at 345 Royal Hawaiian Ave., Honolulu, …
Apr 22 2025
Study: Cannabidiol Found Safe and Effective for Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
A new study published in the journal Indian Pediatrics finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), including those with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes. Researchers from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health reviewed the medical records of 50 children with DRE who had been treated …
Apr 22 2025
Montana Passes $1 Billion in Legal Cannabis Sales Since 2022
Montana’s legal marijuana market has officially surpassed $1 billion in total sales, following more than $26 million in sales in March. According to data released by the Montana Department of Revenue, legal marijuana sales reached $26,582,252 in March. Of March’s total, the vast majority—$23,264,823—came from recreational marijuana, while medical marijuana sales accounted for $3,317,430. The …
Apr 22 2025
Maryland Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Home Production of Cannabis Concentrates and Expanding Resentencing Options
Maryland Governor Wes Moore today signed into law legislation that legalizes the personal production of cannabis concentrates and edibles, while also enabling individuals to seek reduced sentences for certain marijuana-related offenses. The new law (House Bill 413) allows those 21 and older to manufacture a personal use amount of cannabis products or concentrates at a …
Apr 22 2025
Cannabidiol (CBD) Therapy Could Reduce Symptoms In Autistic Children And Teenagers, Finds Study
New research presented at the 2025 European Congress of Psychiatry reveals that the use of cannabidiol (CBD)-heavy cannabis extract can lead to meaningful benefits and improve the behavior of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD affects approximately 1 in 100 children around the world and symptoms can include difficult language, difficulty expressing …
Apr 22 2025
Psilocybin Therapy May Reduce Cancer-Related Depression and Distress, Finds Mayo Clinic Study
According to a new study from Mayo Clinic researchers, psilocybin therapy may help ease psychological suffering in cancer patients. A new systematic review published in the journal Palliative & Supportive Care finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may significantly reduce symptoms of psychological and existential distress in people with life-threatening cancer. The review was conducted by researchers …
Apr 21 2025
Ohio: Legal Marijuana Transactions Surpass 25 Million
Ohio has officially recorded more than 25 million legal marijuana transactions since the launch of its medical cannabis market in 2019. According to new data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, there have been 25,095,944 total transactions in the state’s regulated marijuana system as of April 19. That figure includes both medical …
Apr 21 2025
Nevada Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Expand Cannabis Equity, Ease Rules, and Broaden Delivery Access
The Assembly Judiciary Committee today approved Assembly Bill 203, legislation that would significantly reshape Nevada’s cannabis laws by broadening access for social equity operators, easing delivery and packaging rules, and revising licensing and tax provisions. Filed by Assemblymember Max Carter (D), AB 203 creates a Social Equity Liaison within the Cannabis Compliance Board and allows …
Apr 21 2025
North Dakota Bill to Legalize Certain Medical Marijuana Edibles Sent to Governor
The North Dakota Legislature has officially sent a bill to the governor that would legalize certain edible medical marijuana products. House Bill 1203, introduced by Representative Jim Vetter (R) in January with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, received final passage in the House on April 15 with a 70 to 21 vote. The Senate had …
Apr 21 2025
Iowa Bill to Allow Psilocybin for PTSD Passes House of Representatives in 84 to 6 Vote
The Iowa House of Representatives has passed legislation that would legalize the use of psilocybin for individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). House File 978, sponsored by Representative John Wills (R), was approved today by a vote of 84 to 6. The measure establishes a regulated system for the cultivation, production, testing, and supervised …
