Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Apr 02 2025
Planet 13 Announces Opening of 32nd Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of its 32nd Florida dispensary in Orange Park on April 4 and 5, 2025. Located at 921 N Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL, the 4,680-square-foot facility is well positioned to serve the medical cannabis community in and around Jacksonville and …
Apr 02 2025
Study: Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A new pilot study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may offer a safe and potentially effective treatment option for individuals with fibromyalgia. Researchers from the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins University conducted an open-label clinical trial involving five adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Each …
Apr 02 2025
Study Finds Sublingual CBD Improves COVID-19 Outcomes
A new peer-reviewed clinical trial conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Reichman University found that sublingual cannabidiol (CBD) may improve clinical outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19. Published in The Israel Medical Association Journal, the double-blind, placebo-controlled study included 10 participants who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Seven patients received CBD extract administered sublingually, …
Apr 02 2025
Two Hawaii Senate Committees Approve Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana for Any Condition and Telehealth Evaluations
Two Senate committees in Hawaii have approved legislation that would significantly expand access to medical marijuana and tighten regulations on unlicensed dispensaries. House Bill 302 was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 4 to 1 vote and by the Senate Ways and Means Committee in a unanimous 12 to 0 vote. The …
Apr 02 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Truck Driver Fired for Positive THC Test
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Douglas Horn, a former commercial truck driver who was terminated after testing positive for THC following his use of a hemp-based CBD supplement marketed as containing “0% THC.” In a 5-4 decision, the court found that individuals can seek damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt …
Apr 02 2025
Oregon: March Marijuana Sales Reach $78 Million, Pushing Total Past $7.4 Billion and Generating $1.25 Billion in Taxes
Oregon’s marijuana industry generated$78 million in sales in March, a notable increase from the $70 million sold in February. In March, licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries in Oregon sold $78,444,557 worth of marijuana and marijuana products, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Although this is a roughly 5% decrease from the $82 million …
Apr 01 2025
Initiative to Legalize Marijuana Lounges Filed in Oregon, Titled Cannabis Social Lounge Act
A statewide initiative has been filed in Oregon that would legalize cannabis consumption lounges, creating licensed venues where adults could use marijuana in social settings. The Oregon Cannabis Social Lounge Act (OCSLA), submitted by the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition on March 20, would allow the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to license cannabis lounges …
Apr 01 2025
Wisconsin: Liberal Susan Crawford Defeats Conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Most Expensive in U.S. History
Liberal Judge Susan Crawford has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative Judge Brad Schimel in the most expensive supreme court race in U.S. history. Crawford’s win solidifies a liberal majority on the state’s highest court, a shift poised to influence Wisconsin’s legal landscape for years to come. At the time of publication …
Apr 01 2025
New Louisiana Bill Would Regulate Kratom Sales, Establish Health Department Oversight
A bill filed today in the Louisiana House of Representatives would establish statewide regulations on the production and sale of kratom products. Filed by State Representative Chad Boyer (R), House Bill 253 has been referred to the House Committee on Health and Welfare. The measure seeks to prohibit the sale of kratom products that do …
Apr 01 2025
Four Marijuana Bills Approved Today by Washington Committees
Four marijuana-related bills received committee approval today in Washington State. The House Consumer Protection and Business Committee approved Senate Bill 5206 and Senate Bill 5403 today, while the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee gave approval to House Bill 1551 and House Bill 14141. All five measures had previously passed their chamber of origin. Senate Bill …
