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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Eighth Circuit Orders New Review in Marijuana-Related Firearm Conviction
A federal court has given a man another chance to challenge his conviction for unlawfully possessing a firearm due to his marijuana use, ruling that cannabis use in and of itself doesn’t mean he posed a credible threat to the physical safety of others while armed, as required under federal law. The U.S. Court of …
Missouri Supreme Court Strikes Down Stacked Marijuana Sales Taxes
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that cities and counties can’t both levy separate marijuana sales taxes on the same cannabis store. In a 6 to 1 decision issued Tuesday, the court concluded that the constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana in 2022 only allows a single local government to impose a 3% sales tax—either a …
Study: Cannabinoid-Silver Blend Shows No MRSA Resistance After 20 Passages, Marking Major AMR Breakthrough
Andira Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in cannabinoid-based therapeutics, today announced breakthrough results from an independent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) study conducted by Element Materials Technology. The study found that Silvanex™ — Andira’s flagship infection control platform — demonstrated no detectable resistance potential against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a rare achievement in AMR research.
U.S. House Bill Filed to Protect Small Cannabis Farmers and Producers
Today, Congressmember Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced legislation that would enshrine the right for small cannabis producers to ship and sell their products directly to consumers. This bill, the Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act, would enable small farmers and producers to operate their businesses within and across state lines. The legislation is specifically targeted …
US Senate Confirms Terrance Cole as DEA Administrator, Says Cannabis Rescheduling Will Be “One of My First Priorities”
The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Terrance Cole as the next administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), installing a leader who has pledged to prioritize the agency’s ongoing review of marijuana’s federal status. Nominated in February by President Donald Trump, Cole brings over 20 years of DEA experience, including overseas assignments and a stint …
Massachusetts Marijuana Stores Pass $8 Billion in Gross Adult-use Sales
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) announced today that adult-use Marijuana Establishments have surpassed $8 billion in gross sales after a record-breaking first half of 2025, according to sales data published to the agency’s Open Data platform. Adult-use licensees including Marijuana Retailers, Delivery Operators and Couriers, and Microbusinesses with Delivery Endorsements crossed the $8 billion sales …
Study: CBD May Block Addictive Effects of Cocaine and Caffeine, Targeting Brain Matrix Genes
According to a new study published in Addiction Neuroscience, cannabidiol (CBD) could protect against the behavioral effects of cocaine and caffeine when used together, by altering gene expression in a key brain region associated with reward. Researchers from Universidad de la República and the Biological Research Institute Clemente Estable in Uruguay conducted the study on …
Maryland Cannabis Sales Reach $578 Million in 2025, Up 4% From Same Period in 2024
Legal marijuana sales in Maryland reached $97,470,862 in June, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to $578.16 million, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Although slightly below the record-breaking $102.7 million sold in May, June’s total remains one of the highest since adult-use sales began in July 2023. Adult-use purchases continued to …
Texas Senate Committee to Hold Public Hearing July 22 on Bill That Would Ban Most Hemp-Derived THC Products
Senate Bill 5, legislation that would effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC products in Texas, is scheduled for a public hearing Tuesday, July 22 at 9 a.m. in the Senate State Affairs Committee. The measure, filed at the start of the special legislative session by State Senator Charles Perry (R), would outlaw the …
U.S. Senate Advances Nomination of Terrence Cole as DEA Administrator
The U.S. Senate has approved a cloture motion to advance the nomination of Terrance Cole as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), clearing a major procedural hurdle over five months after Cole’s initial nomination. The 44 to 43 vote, held Monday evening, allows the Senate to move toward a final confirmation vote, which has …
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