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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Study: Enhanced CBD Formulations Deliver Up to 5.7 Times Greater Absorption Compared to Standard Capsule
Two newly developed CBD products significantly outperformed a standard isolate capsule in terms of absorption and overall bioavailability, according to a new clinical trial published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. The study compared a bioavailability-enhanced CBD capsule and liquid formulation—both using surfactant/acid technology—to an unformulated CBD isolate capsule in 12 healthy male volunteers. Each …
Study: CBD Reduces Parkinson’s Treatment Side Effect Without Hindering Motor Benefits
A new study finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer relief from a common and challenging side effect of Parkinson’s treatment without reducing the therapy’s motor benefits. Published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, the study investigated the effects of CBD and a fluorinated CBD derivative (PECS-101) on L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia (LID)—a frequent complication of prolonged …
13 Minnesota Cities Apply to Open Municipally Run Cannabis Stores
Thirteen cities in Minnesota have applied for licenses to open municipally operated cannabis stores, according to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). While most states with legal marijuana have left retail to private businesses, OCM has created a path for cities to take a more active role—mirroring the state’s long-standing model of municipally run …
Rhode Island Marijuana Industry Sets New Sales Record in July
Rhode Island marijuana stores generated $10.48 million in sales in July, setting a new monthly record and bringing the year-to-date total to $68,774,958. The updated figures, released by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, show a steady rise in both adult-use and medical marijuana sales throughout 2025. July’s total marks a significant jump from …
Hawaii Department of Health Announces Free Medical Cannabis CME/CE Courses for Healthcare Providers
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) announced today that it is now offering free accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) courses on medical cannabis to licensed healthcare providers in the state. These evidence-based courses are designed to give healthcare providers a foundational understanding of the endocannabinoid system, the largest signaling system in …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Total $989 Million in First Seven Months of 2025
Medical marijuana sales in Florida reached nearly $990 million in the first seven months of 2025, according to newly released data from the research firm Headset. Sales peaked in April at $155.47 million, following a steady rise from $145.60 million in January and $139.42 million in February. March brought a jump to $149.70 million before …
Green Thumb Industries Reports $293 Million in Q2 Revenue
Green Thumb Industries brought in $293.3 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The company ended the quarter with $177 million in cash and $250 million in total debt. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $82.7 million, or 28.2% of revenue, with GAAP …
Curaleaf Brings in $315 Million in Q2 Revenue, Sees Strong International Growth
Curaleaf generated $315 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2025, with steady U.S. operations and continued growth in international markets, the company announced today. International revenue reached $41 million for the quarter, a 62% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EBITDA came in at $65.5 million with a 21% margin.
Florida’s Top Marijuana Regulator Resigns
Christopher Kimball has stepped down as director of Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), a position he held for nearly three years. According to his LinkedIn profile, Kimball left the role in July and is now serving as deputy general counsel in the office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Bobbie Smith, a longtime official with …
Los Angeles City Council Approves Major Fee Hikes for Marijuana Businesses
Marijuana businesses in Los Angeles are facing steep new costs after the City Council approved a series of fee increases on Tuesday, impacting everything from license renewals to inspections. The newly approved fee structure is projected to bring in $6 million a year, helping to fund the DCR’s $8.6 million budget. City officials say the …
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