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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New Poll Finds Majority of Utah Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows a growing shift in public opinion around marijuana policy in Utah, with a majority of registered voters now expressing support for legalizing recreational cannabis. The survey, conducted last month among 805 registered voters, found that 53% support some form of legalization for adult use—a notable increase …
70% of U.S. Voters Support Federal Cannabis Reform, New National Survey Finds
A strong majority of U.S. voters support ending federal cannabis prohibition and allowing states to set their own laws, according to a new nationwide poll conducted by Forbes Tate Partners on behalf of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR). The survey of 2,051 registered voters aged 21 and older found that 70% …
Compass Pathways’ Psilocybin Drug Hits Primary Goal in Landmark Phase 3 Depression Trial
Compass Pathways says a single dose of its synthetic psilocybin significantly reduced depression symptoms in patients who haven’t responded to standard treatments, marking a key milestone in what could become the first FDA-approved psychedelic therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The company announced that its lead candidate, COMP360, met the primary endpoint in its Phase 3 COMP005 …
Jones Soda Sells Mary Jones Cannabis Beverage Line for $3 Million to Privately Held Company
Jones Soda Co., a craft beverage company known for its premium sodas and unique consumer engagement, today announced that it has sold its cannabis beverage business, including all related cannabis-specific assets under the Mary Jones™ brand, to MJ Reg Disrupters LLC (“MJ Reg”), a privately held company. The transaction is part of Jones’ previously announced …
Texas Hemp Business Council Praises Governor’s Decision to Veto Hemp THC Ban
The Texas Hemp Business Council, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the hemp-based cannabinoid industry in Texas, sent out a press release this morning praising Governor Abbott’s decision to veto Senate Bill 3. “Governor Greg Abbott’s veto of SB 3 reinforces Texas’ reputation as a leader in business innovation and practical policymaking”, said the Council. …
Texas Bill to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Vetoed by Governor Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed legislation that would have outlawed most hemp-derived THC products, including popular items like delta-8 and THCA, which are widely sold in smoke shops, wellness stores, and online. The proposal, Senate Bill 3, would have prohibited the sale of hemp-based THC products intended for ingestion, inhalation, or topical use, effectively …
The 50 Most Impactful Cannabis Studies Published in the First Half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, researchers around the world have published a wave of peer-reviewed studies examining the effects of cannabis and its various compounds on dozens of health conditions. Scientists have looked at CBD, THC, CBG, THCV, and other cannabis components in studies related to cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, gut health, and …
Anchorage Cannabis Sales Top $25 Million in First Three Months of 2025
According to data released by city officials, Anchorage’s legal cannabis market generated over $25 million in sales between January 1 and March 31 of this year. The data from the Anchorage Finance Department’s Treasury Division shows that in the first three months of 2025, licensed outlets sold $25,655,639 worth of cannabis and cannabis products, resulting …
CBD Treatment Associated With Seizure Reduction in Rett Syndrome and CDKL5 Deficiency, Study Finds
In a new study conducted by researchers from 19 universities and research hospitals in Italy, highly purified CBD reduced seizures in two-thirds of patients with Rett Syndrome (RTT) or CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD), two rare genetic conditions often marked by severe drug-resistant epilepsy. Published in the journal Epilepsia Open, the study involved 27 patients—26 of them female—with …
Texas Governor Signs Bill Expanding State’s Medical Marijuana Program
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation expanding the state’s limited medical marijuana program, broadening access for patients and increasing the number of licensed dispensaries. House Bill 46, approved with strong bipartisan support, adds several new qualifying conditions to the state’s compassionate use program, including chronic pain, terminal illness, and traumatic brain injury. Until now, …
