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 18 2025
Zippo Announces 4/20 Collection Featuring Limited-Edition Lighter Insert and New Cannabis-Inspired Designs
Zippo Manufacturing Company, the maker of the iconic Zippo windproof lighter, announced that it’s “celebrating 4/20 with a lineup of lighters and accessories crafted for cannabis enthusiasts.” At the center of the launch is the new Iridescent Green Single Torch Butane Insert, a limited-edition accessory that brings precision flame, high-performance engineering and a vibrant green …
Apr 18 2025
Montana Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Marijuana Warning Posters and High-THC Labels
The Montana Legislature has passed a bill that would overhaul marijuana product labeling and education requirements, with a final vote of concurrence in the House expected later today. Once the House approves the amended version, the legislation will head to Governor Greg Gianforte for consideration. House Bill 792, introduced by Representative Mike Cunningham (R) and …
Apr 18 2025
Oregon Senate Passes Bill Allowing Marijuana Sales and Samples at Industry Events
The Oregon Senate has approved legislation that would allow marijuana businesses to share and sell products at certain events, while also expanding rules around employee access to samples. Senate Bill 558 passed in a 19 to 9 vote yesterday and now heads to the House for consideration. If passed by the House, it will be …
Apr 18 2025
Montana Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Marijuana Agreements With Tribal Governments
The Montana Senate has passed House Bill 952 through its second reading in a 34 to 16 vote, setting the stage for a final vote that would send the measure to Governor Greg Gianforte. The legislation, which previously passed the House 57 to 40 earlier this month, would give the governor authority to enter into …
Apr 17 2025
Bipartisan Maine Bill Would Establish Cannabis Advisory Council to Guide State Policy
A bipartisan group of 10 Maine lawmakers today introduced legislation to create a Cannabis Advisory Council that would provide guidance on marijuana policy and industry oversight. The measure, which has been referred to the House and Senate Veterans and Legal Affairs Committees, is sponsored by Senator Craig Hickman (D) and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group …
Apr 17 2025
New York State Launches “Higher Education” Campaign to “Empower Consumers With Cannabis Knowledge”
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has launched “Higher Education”, a statewide campaign to give New Yorkers easy access to evidence-based cannabis education. The campaign launches on April 17 and features high-visibility media placements and strategically located QR code decals in dispensaries, transit hubs, SUNY and CUNY campuses, and New York State …
Apr 17 2025
North Carolina Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill Gains Three New Sponsors, Bringing Total to Four
A North Carolina bill to legalize medical marijuana, titled the Compassionate Care Act, gained three new sponsors today in the House of Representatives. Representatives Mary Harrison, Zack Forde-Hawkins, and Nasif Majeed have joined Representative Aisha Dew, who filed the legislation earlier this week, bringing the total number of sponsors to four. House Bill 1011 would …
Apr 17 2025
Study: CBD Strengthens Peyer’s Patch Barrier, Suggesting Potential to Help Prevent Gut Inflammation
According to the results of a new study, cannabidiol (CBD) significantly strengthens the epithelial barrier in Peyer’s Patches and may support the prevention of inflammation-related conditions. Conducted by researchers at Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Jordan, the study examined the effects of CBD on intestinal tissues using an ex vivo porcine model. Researchers …
Apr 17 2025
Study: Cannabinerol (CBNR) May Counteract Alzheimer’s-Related RNA Splicing Defects
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences suggests that the cannabinoid cannabinerol (CBNR) may play a role in reversing RNA splicing abnormalities linked to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study focused on how CBNR affects RNA splicing in an in vitro model using SH-SY5Y cells exposed to beta-amyloid (Aβ), a protein commonly …
Apr 17 2025
Bipartisan Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition in Legal States Filed in U.S. House
Federal lawmakers have reintroduced the STATES 2.0 Act, which would end federal cannabis prohibition in states that have legalized it. Filed by Congressmembers Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH), and Dina Titus (D-NV), the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) 2.0 Act was officially reintroduced Thursday. The measure would amend the federal Controlled …
