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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Bipartisan House Lawmakers Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act to Expand Financial Services for Marijuana Businesses
A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers has reintroduced legislation that would allow banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to provide services to state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal punishment. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2026, commonly known as the SAFE Banking Act, was filed by Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), …
Full-Spectrum Cannabis Oil Reduced Anesthetic Needs in Dogs Undergoing Cancer-Related Surgery
A study published today by Veterinary Research Communications found that a full-spectrum cannabis oil containing CBD and THC reduced anesthetic requirements in female dogs undergoing mastectomy and ovariohysterectomy. The study was conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil. The study included 20 female dogs with mammary neoplasia, a type of tumor affecting …
Sacramento City Council Approves Five-Year Cannabis Consumption Lounge Pilot Program
The Sacramento City Council has approved a five-year pilot program allowing cannabis consumption lounges at licensed marijuana retailers. The council voted Tuesday to authorize the program, which is expected to begin accepting applications next month. The approval comes as cities across the country continue to take uneven approaches to marijuana consumption lounges, with some jurisdictions …
Jersey City Council Advances Ordinance to Use Cannabis Tax Revenue to Help Fix Budget Deficit
The Jersey City Council has voted to advance an ordinance that would redirect more than $1 million in cannabis tax revenue to the city’s general operating budget as officials look for ways to address a sizable budget shortfall. The ordinance, introduced by At-Large Councilmember Rolando Lavarro, was approved unanimously on first reading by a 9 …
Campaign Launches to Oppose Massachusetts Initiative to Repeal Recreational Marijuana Sales
A new campaign has launched in Massachusetts to oppose a proposed ballot initiative that would shut down the state’s regulated adult-use marijuana market. The Stop the Repeal campaign announced its launch Thursday, with supporters urging voters to reject the measure in November. The coalition includes people from the marijuana industry, public health, local government and …
President Trump Continues to Support Cannabis Banking Reform, Says Advisor
An advisor to President Trump tells The Marijuana Herald that the president continues to support federal cannabis banking reform, including newly filed legislation in the U.S. Senate. The longtime senior advisor said Trump “continues to support cannabis banking, including legislation filed today in the Senate.” The advisor also said Trump plans to publicly back the …
SEC Dismisses Case Against Marijuana Company Grown Rogue
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed an enforcement proceeding against Grown Rogue International, allowing the marijuana company to avoid the potential revocation of its securities registration after catching up on years of missed reports. In an opinion issued June 22, the SEC found that Grown Rogue violated federal reporting requirements by failing to …
U.S. Congress: Bipartisan Senators Refile SAFE Banking Act to Protect Financial Services for Marijuana Businesses
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has refiled legislation (Senate Bill 4942) to protect banks, credit unions and other financial institutions that provide services to state-legal marijuana businesses. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, commonly known as the SAFE Banking Act, was filed by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and is cosponsored by Senators …
Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Opioid Use Among People Managing Withdrawal, Study Finds
A study published today in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that people who used cannabis to manage opioid withdrawal were more likely to reduce their opioid use, especially among those with moderate to severe pain. The study, also available through the National Library of Medicine, was conducted by researchers from the British Columbia Centre …
Study: CBD-Rich Nanoemulsion Reduced Testicular and Hormonal Damage From Prenatal Valproic Acid Exposure
A new study published in Reproductive Toxicology found that a CBD-rich nanoemulsion was able to reduce several long-term testicular and hormonal problems caused by prenatal exposure to valproic acid. The study was conducted by researchers from Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco and the Federal University of São João Del Rei, and used an animal model. …
