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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Canada’s Legal Marijuana Sales Hit Record CA$485 Million in May, Pushing 2025 Total Past CA$2.2 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana market hit a new monthly high in May, generating CA$485.421 million in sales, according to new data released today from Statistics Canada. The figure marks the single largest month for cannabis revenue since legal sales began in 2019, surpassing the previous record of CA$466.7 million set just last month.
Montana Legal Cannabis Sales Top $150 Million in 2025, Bringing in Nearly $30 Million in Tax Revenue
Montana’s legal marijuana market has now exceeded $150 million in sales for 2025, according to new data released by the Department of Revenue. In June alone, legal marijuana sales reached $27,123,762, including $24,054,954 from adult-use sales and $3,068,808 from the state’s medical marijuana program. That brings the total sales for 2025 to $156,136,784, with adult-use …
Newly Confirmed DEA Chief Terrance Cole to Take Over Marijuana Rescheduling Case Following Judge’s Retirement
A day after the U.S. Senate confirmed Terrance Cole as the new head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the agency’s lead administrative judge announced his retirement, effectively handing the stalled marijuana rescheduling case directly to Cole who has said it will be one of his top priorities. Judge John Mulrooney, who has overseen the …
Congressmember Brian Mast (R-FL) Joins Bipartisan Push to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition in Legal States
Congressmember Brian Mast, a Republican from Florida, has officially signed on as a cosponsor of the STATES 2.0 Act, making him the latest lawmaker to support the federal proposal that would end marijuana prohibition in states where it has been legalized. The STATES 2.0 Act was reintroduced earlier this year by Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), …
Study Finds CBD May Combat Obesity and Improve Metabolic Health by Promoting Fat Browning
A new study using an animal model has found that CBD, a compound found in marijuana, may help reduce obesity-related complications by promoting the transformation of white fat into a more metabolically active form. Conducted by researchers at Washington State University and published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, the study examined the effects of …
Leafwell Launches First-of-its-Kind Cannabis Care Program, Offering Members Clinical Support and Exclusive Discounts at Hundreds of Dispensaries Nationwide
Today, Leafwell, a mission-driven company harnessing cannabis as medicine to transform healthcare, announced the launch of the first clinically driven cannabis care program in the United States. The program is being described as a “revolutionary solution that gives individuals access to clinical guidance, personalized care plans from knowledgeable providers, and up to 30% off cannabis …
Study: Off-Label CBD Treatment Significantly Reduces Seizures in Epilepsy Patients
A new study published in Neurological Research and Practice finds that off-label use of cannabidiol (CBD) in patients with various forms of refractory epilepsy can significantly reduce seizure frequency and is generally well-tolerated. Researchers from University Hospital Bonn, Philipps-University Marburg, Goethe-University Frankfurt, and University Medicine Frankfurt conducted a retrospective analysis of 108 patients treated with …
Study: Intranasal CBD Nanocarriers May Improve Seizure Control and Brain Targeting
New research suggests that delivering cannabidiol (CBD) through the nasal cavity using nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) may improve its effectiveness in treating epilepsy. Published in Molecular Pharmaceutics and conducted by researchers at Dalian University of Technology, the study aimed to bypass limitations of oral medications—such as first-pass metabolism and poor penetration through the blood-brain barrier—by …
Chicago Police Board Allows Officer to Keep Job After Positive Marijuana Test
A Chicago police officer who tested positive for marijuana will not be fired, following a ruling by the Chicago Police Board that marks its first decision involving cannabis use since legalization in Illinois. The board voted unanimously to suspend Officer Marshall Andrews Jr. for 90 days instead of removing him from the force after he …
Texas Senate Committee Approves Bill to Ban Hemp THC Products, Regulate Hemp-Derived CBD and CBG
Senate Bill 5, a sweeping measure that would criminalize the manufacture, possession and sale of hemp-derived THC products in Texas, has been approved unanimously by the Senate State Affairs Committee. The bill, introduced by State Senator Charles Perry (R), would outlaw consumable hemp items containing cannabinoids other than CBD and CBG, with penalties ranging from …
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