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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A State-by-State Breakdown of Cannabis Laws Across the United States
This comprehensive guide reviews the cannabis policies in each U.S. state, listed alphabetically. For each state, we note whether medical cannabis is legal, whether recreational (adult-use) cannabis is legal, and key details of the law – including possession limits, home cultivation rules, and penalties for violations. All information is current as of mid-2025, reflecting the …
Study: Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Can Contaminate Hair With Detectable THC and CBD Levels
A new study published in Forensic Science International found that even brief, passive exposure to cannabis smoke can lead to detectable levels of THC and CBD in human hair—potentially complicating forensic drug testing. For the study, researchers from the University of Bologna exposed four volunteers to controlled cannabis smoke inside a car for 15 minutes …
Delaware: Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Less than a Week
Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is set to launch on August 1, marking a historic step as the state joins over 20 others with licensed recreational cannabis stores in operation. To start, recreational sales will be handled exclusively by Delaware’s seven existing medical marijuana providers, each of which has received the green light to begin serving …
Study: Hemp Infructescences Found to Be Viable Source of Essential Oils
A new study highlights the potential of hemp infructescences—typically discarded after seed harvesting—as a valuable and sustainable source of essential oils. Published in Industrial Crops and Products, the research analyzed the morphology and chemical profile of mature hemp infructescences to evaluate their suitability as raw material for essential oil (EO) extraction. Two types of material …
Study: Sustainable Hemp/Cotton Blended Yarn Successfully Produced for Knitwear Using Vortex Spinning
Researchers from the Bangladesh University of Textiles have successfully produced hemp/cotton blended yarns using the vortex spinning system, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cotton textiles. The study focused on overcoming hemp’s natural limitations—its stiffness and coarseness—which typically reduce its spinnability. By blending hemp with cotton and using vortex spinning, the team was able to …
New York Approves 52 More Marijuana Licenses, Total Now at 1,851
The New York State Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, bringing the total to 1,851. The new licenses include 17 for retail dispensaries, 23 for processors, six for microbusinesses, five for distributors, and one for a cultivator. Two new Registered Organizations were also approved, supporting growth in the state’s medical marijuana …
Study: High-CBD Extract Found to Reduce Inflammation and Immune Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Models
High-CBD cannabis extract may significantly reduce inflammation and regulate immune activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Immunology. The research, conducted by scientists from the Shanti Center for Medical Cannabis Research and the Clinical Research Institute at Rambam in Israel, assessed the impact of a CBD extract called …
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Case Challenging Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
The U.S. Supreme Court will meet in private next month to decide whether to take up a case that could have major implications for gun rights and marijuana laws. Justices are scheduled to review U.S. v. Cooper during a closed-door conference on September 29, according to the court’s docket. The case involves a man whose …
Kentucky Governor Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Him to Oppose Move To Block Rescheduling of Cannabis
Governor Andy Beshear has sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to oppose congressional appropriations language that would block the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. If rescheduling is seen through, marijuana would be reclassified from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, officially recognizing …
Study: California Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Heavy Alcohol Use Among Middle-Aged Adults
A study published this week by the journal Addiction found that marijuana legalization in California may have contributed to a reduction in alcohol consumption, particularly among middle-aged adults. For the study, researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the University of California examined over 8 million alcohol screening results collected from more than 3.5 million patients at …
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