Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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California: Alien Labs Cannabis Flower Recalled Over Mold Contamination, Sold Across Multiple Counties
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a mandatory recall today for a batch of Alien Labs flower due to contamination with Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger, two mold species known to cause serious health risks when inhaled—especially for individuals with weakened immune systems or respiratory conditions. The recall, announced today, affects a single …
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Military Spending Bill With Provision Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana
The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced the full Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Acts for fiscal year 2025, including a key amendment that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana in states where it’s legal. The amendment, sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), was included in …
Study: Cannabis Use Alone Not Linked to Heart Function Changes in Young Adults—Unless Combined With Nicotine
Exclusive use of combusted cannabis does not appear to impact heart electrical activity in young adults, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers from the University of California examined whether cannabis use affects cardiovascular health, specifically focusing on arrhythmia risk through measures of ventricular repolarization. The study …
Study: CBD Treatment Leads to Sustained Seizure Reduction in Focal Epilepsy Patients, Including Those With TSC
An international team of researchers has found that long-term use of cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizure frequency in patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy, including those with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Published in Epilepsia, the study analyzed data from 140 patients enrolled in the CBD Expanded Access Program. Of these, 33 had TSC, a rare genetic …
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Amendment Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved an amendment to a defense spending bill that would allow doctors with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it’s legal. The amendment, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), was attached to the FY2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related …
Washington D.C.’s National Cannabis Festival Returns This Weekend for 9th Annual Event
The National Cannabis Festival is set to return to Washington, D.C. for its ninth annual celebration on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, bringing together thousands of marijuana advocates, entrepreneurs, and music fans from across the country. Held at the Festival Grounds at RFK Stadium, this year’s two-day event continues the tradition of blending …
A Breakdown of 160 Cannabis Studies Published in 2025, Covering CBD, THC, CBG, CBC and More
In just the first half of 2025, researchers have published over 160 peer-reviewed studies exploring the benefits of cannabis on dozens of health conditions, ranging from neurological disorders and immune diseases to sleep dysfunction and chronic inflammation. These investigations have looked well beyond THC and CBD, delving into the therapeutic potential of lesser-known cannabinoids like …
Massachusetts Bill to Protect Employees Who Consume Cannabis Off-Duty Scheduled for Public Hearing July 29
A proposal to ban employment discrimination based on off-duty marijuana use is officially scheduled for a public hearing in the Massachusetts State Senate later this month. The legislation, Senate Bill 1148, was introduced in February by State Senator Jason Lewis (D–Fifth Middlesex) and is now slated for a public hearing before the Joint Committee on …
Montana Lawmakers Fail to Override Governor’s Veto of Marijuana Tax Revenue Bill
An effort by Montana lawmakers to override Governor Greg Gianforte’s veto of Senate Bill 537 has officially failed, effectively halting a sweeping proposal to restructure how the state allocates its marijuana tax revenue. The bill, sponsored by Senator Daniel Zolnikov, received strong bipartisan support when it initially passed—clearing the Senate in a 42 to 8 …
New York Bill Would Establish Cannabis Container Recycling Program With Mandatory Refund System
Two New York lawmakers introduced legislation today that would add cannabis packaging to the state’s existing bottle deposit system. The bill, filed by Assemblymembers Jo Anne Simon (D) and Rebecca Seawright (D), was referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation. Assembly Bill 8024 would address the growing amount of cannabis packaging waste by requiring that …
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