Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study: CBD May Protect Against Heart Failure by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant cardioprotective benefits for individuals with heart failure by preserving mitochondrial function, limiting oxidative stress, and reducing inflammation. In an animal model of heart failure (HF), researchers administered subcutaneous doses of CBD every three days for four weeks. The study found that CBD effectively reduced …
Study: CBD Increases Anti-Inflammatory Eicosanoids, While THC Has No Effect
New research from the University of Colorado finds that CBD increases levels of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids in the blood, highlighting its potential for treating inflammation-related conditions. THC had no effect. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine, examined how CBD and THC affect eicosanoids—lipid compounds …
Cannabis Industry Workers Are Happiest Among All Sectors, Says New National Workforce Report
A new report surveying over 1.5 million U.S. shift workers has found that employees at marijuana stores are the happiest in the country, outperforming every other industry when it comes to job satisfaction. The 2025 Shift Pulse Report, released by workforce management platform Deputy, analyzed anonymized end-of-shift surveys submitted between April 2024 and April 2025. …
U.S. House Approves Military Spending Bill With Psychedelic and Medical Marijuana Provisions
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the full Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies spending bill, which includes two amendments addressing medical marijuana and psychedelic therapies. One amendment, introduced by Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) and Representative Dave Joyce (R-OH), would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans …
Maine Legislature Approves Bill Giving Marijuana Cultivators More Time to Pay Excise Taxes
A proposal to give marijuana cultivation facilities more time to pay their excise taxes has passed both chambers of the Maine Legislature and is expected to be sent soon to Governor Janet Mills. The measure, LD 1654, was introduced by Representative David Boyer and backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. It would ease a …
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Marks 10th Anniversary of the Medical Use of Cannabis Program
The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) this week is recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Medical Use of Marijuana Program by highlighting new data about the program, its patients, and growth over time. “The Medical Use of Marijuana program in Massachusetts has evolved in its first ten years, and along the way has helped thousands of residents …
Ohio Lawmakers Pause Effort to Revise State Cannabis Laws Until After Summer Break
Ohio lawmakers are expected to recess for summer break without passing Senate Bill 56, a controversial measure that would overhaul the state’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law. The bill, which passed the Senate in February, was twice scheduled for a vote in the House Judiciary Committee but was removed from the agenda both times. The second …
Report Finds Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers Used Cannabis in Past 30 Days, With 61% Preferring to Smoke It
The New York State Department of Health has released a new report detailing adult cannabis use across the state, providing fresh data on how New Yorkers consume marijuana, their reasons for using it, and what demographic groups are using it most. According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) brief, 14.7% of adults aged …
U.S. House Approves Amendment Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it’s legal. The measure, introduced by Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), was adopted as part of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations …
U.S. House Approves Requiring VA to Prepare for Integration of Psychedelic Therapies
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate how its healthcare system can be adapted to incorporate psychedelic therapies for veterans with PTSD and substance use disorders. Filed by Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the measure was added to the Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, and …
