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 and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Submits Over 660,000 Valid Signatures, 75% of Required Amount
Smart & Safe Florida has now submitted 661,331 signatures to the Florida Division of Elections in support of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. That number, as of August 1, represents 75% of the 880,062 valid signatures required to qualify for the 2026 ballot.
Cannabis Rescheduling Case Transferred from Administrative Law Judge to DEA Administrator
The retirement of the DEA’s chief administrative law judge shifts the marijuana rescheduling case directly to recently sworn-in DEA Administrator Terrance Cole. Judge John Mulrooney has officially stepped down, with his retirement official as of August 1. The retirement comes just days after Cole was sworn in as the new leader of the DEA. Mulrooney …
Study: Most IBD Patients Say Cannabis and CBD Relieve Symptoms; One in Three Report Reduced Opioid Use
A new study published in the journal Academia Medicine finds that a significant number of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are turning to cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) oil to help manage symptoms that conventional medications often fail to fully address. Researchers at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University surveyed 139 …
Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Approved to Open in Fall 2025
Kentucky has officially approved its first medical marijuana dispensary, with plans to open later this year. Governor Andy Beshear announced on social media that The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam is the first in the state to receive operational approval under Kentucky’s new medical marijuana program. An exact opening date has not been given, and …
ScottsMiracle-Gro CEO Says Trump Personally Promised to Reschedule Marijuana, Confirms Multiple Meetings Since Taking Office
ScottsMiracle-Gro CEO Jim Hagedorn says he’s had multiple conversations with President Donald Trump since he took office earlier this year, and in each one, the message has been consistent: rescheduling marijuana is a priority, and Trump intends to follow through. Hagedorn made the comments during an appearance on Fox Business Network’s The Claman Countdown, where …
Filament Health Receives First-Ever Approval for Compassionate Use of Psilocybin in the EU
In a historic move for psychedelic medicine, Germany has granted the first-ever compassionate use approval for psilocybin in the European Union. The authorization allows a patient with treatment-resistant depression to receive Filament Health’s botanical psilocybin drug candidate, PEX010, outside of a clinical trial setting.
New Bipartisan Ohio Bill Would Allow Counties to Impose Marijuana Tax to Fund Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
A new bipartisan bill filed in the Ohio Senate would give counties the option to impose a marijuana excise tax, with revenue directed toward supporting local artistic, cultural, and entertainment initiatives. Senate Bill 240 was introduced yesterday by Senator Kent Smith (D) and is cosponsored by Senators Nickie Antonio (D), Louis Blessing (R), and Hearcel …
Missouri Distributes Over $23.5 Million in Marijuana Revenue to Veterans, Public Defenders and Addiction Services
Missouri officials have transferred $23,555,124 in revenue from the state’s adult-use marijuana program to three key agencies, fulfilling funding mandates established by the voter-approved constitutional amendment that legalized marijuana. According to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), the funds were divided evenly, with $7.85 million each going to the Missouri Veterans Commission, the …
Delaware Governor Tours Cannabis Cultivation Facility Ahead of August 1 Recreational Sales Launch
Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer and Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin toured First State Compassion, a MariMed-owned cannabis cultivation facility in Milford, to get a firsthand look at how the state’s newest industry is preparing to open its doors. Governor Meyer and the Commissioner also met with students from Delaware Technical Community College who are part of …
Southern Connecticut State University Launches Online Cannabis Certificate Programs
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is now offering fully online cannabis career training programs through its Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning (OWLL), providing students nationwide with the opportunity to become certified cannabis professionals in just nine weeks. Delivered 100% online and available on-demand, the programs are designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing students …
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