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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North Carolina Bill Would Place Marijuana Decriminalization and Medical Marijuana on 2026 Ballot
A North Carolina bill filed today would place two marijuana-related constitutional amendments before voters in the November 2026 election, one to decriminalize possession for all adults and another to legalize possession for medical use. Senate Bill 1072 was filed by State Senators Kandie Smith (D), Caleb Theodros (D) and Paul Lowe (D). Under the proposal, …
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Announces New Board Leadership
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) has elected Harris Laufer as Chair and Jacqueline Ferraro as Vice Chair, who will lead fellow Commissioners Amelia Mapp and Krista Nash. “New Jersey has built a strong foundation for a safe, equitable cannabis market, and I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Reach Record $179.7 Million in April, Tops $659 Million in 2026
Florida’s medical marijuana market reached a new monthly record in April, with licensed dispensaries generating $179,708,279 in sales, according to data from the research firm Headset. April’s total is over $10 million more than the $168,587,745 sold in March, and roughly $30 million more than the $148,435,322 in sales generated in February. In January, sales …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Top $39.6 Million Through April, Outpacing 2025 Total
Rhode Island marijuana retailers sold more than $39.6 million worth of products through the first four months of 2026, putting the state slightly ahead of last year’s pace. This is according to new data released today by the Cannabis Control Commission. According to data from the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission and Metrc, legal marijuana …
Study: CBD Triggers Anti-Cancer Effects in Breast Cancer Cells, Including Drug-Resistant Line
A new study published in Pharmaceuticals found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced breast cancer cell growth, promoted apoptosis and altered the expression of genes tied to several major cancer pathways. Researchers from Recep Tayyip Erdogan University and Yozgat Bozok University examined the effects of CBD on two breast cancer cell lines: MCF-7, which is sensitive to …
Cannabix Delivers Marijuana Breath Test to Workplace Drug Testing Clinic in Canada
Cannabix Technologies has delivered its Marijuana Breath Test products to a drug and alcohol testing clinic serving workplace clients in eastern Canada, marking another step in the company’s push to bring breath-based THC testing into workplace safety programs. The Vancouver-based company said the delivery was completed through an authorized reseller. The clinic provides drug testing …
Green Thumb Files DEA Registration Applications Following Federal Rescheduling of Medical Marijuana
Green Thumb Industries has filed applications with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to register certain state-licensed medical marijuana operations under the new federal pathway created following the rescheduling of medical marijuana to Schedule III. The company announced the move Monday, making it one of the most notable multistate operators to publicly confirm it is pursuing …
New York Opens Applications for Cannabis Showcase Events Statewide
Licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries in New York can now apply to host temporary Cannabis Showcase Events under newly adopted regulations from the New York State Cannabis Control Board. Building on a law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in March 2025, the program now moves into implementation with the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) opening applications …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $562 Million in 2026 as All-Time Total Nears $11 Billion
Massachusetts marijuana retailers have sold more than $562 million worth of products so far in 2026, as the state’s legal market continues to approach $11 billion in all-time sales. Through April 26, adult-use marijuana stores reported approximately $516.8 million in sales, while medical marijuana treatment centers reported $45.8 million in year-to-date sales to patients and …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Near $300 Million Through April as Flower Prices Drop to Record Low
Oregon marijuana stores sold $77,683,452 worth of legal products in April, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to nearly $300 million. According to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, April sales pushed the state’s 2026 total to $297,245,047. The figure includes $74,595,450 in January sales, $69,198,238 in February, $75,766,907 in March and $77,683,452 …
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