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 01 2025
Minnesota House Committee Approves Marijuana Expungement and Resentencing Bill
Today, the Minnesota House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee approved House File 1094, a bill that would expand and clarify eligibility for expungement and resentencing for individuals with prior marijuana-related convictions. This legislation, introduced in February by State Representatives Athena Hollins (D) and Zack Stephenson (D), is designed to address the legal consequences faced …
Apr 01 2025
Florida Fines Marijuana Legalization Campaign $121,850
Florida’s Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS) has issued a $121,850 fine against Smart & Safe Florida, a campaign seeking to legalize recreational cannabis, citing multiple alleged violations of state election law—including forgery. Smart & Safe Florida was the proponents of 2024’s Amendment 3, which received over 50% support in the November election but …
Apr 01 2025
Study: CBD Reduces Stress-Induced Liver Damage by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the liver from stress-induced injury by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage, according to a new study published by the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. A team of researchers from Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine explored CBD’s impact on liver injury …
Apr 01 2025
Yale Law Journal Essay Urges Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana, Calls Rescheduling “Legally and Logically Indefensible”
An essay published Friday in The Yale Law Journal sharply criticizes the Biden Administration’s plan to reschedule marijuana, calling it “legally and logically indefensible” and urging full federal decriminalization instead. The piece, written by Jennifer D. Oliva, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, argues that rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule …
Apr 01 2025
Illinois: $150 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in February, Price of Flower and Concentrates Reach Record Lows
There was $150 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Illinois in February. According to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, there was $130.6 million in adult-use cannabis sold in February, with $103 million purchased by residents and $27 million by those living outside of Illinois. In addition, there was $19.7 million in …
Apr 01 2025
Grön Handcrafted Cannabis-Infused Edibles Announce Their Debut Across Illinois
Grön (pronounced grewn), the “Mother of All Edibles”, founded by Christine Apple, the acclaimed woman-led producer of innovative, handcrafted cannabis-infused edibles, today announced its debut across the state of Illinois, now exclusively available at Curaleaf dispensaries. Beginning in April 2025, Grön products will be available across most dispensaries in Illinois. “We are thrilled to finally bring our products to …
Apr 01 2025
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. As of April 2025
The dynamic landscape of the U.S. cannabis market continues to evolve, including which strains are the most popular among consumers. Using data from state regulatory agencies, the strain review site Leafly, and opinions provided to us by our readers, below is a list of the most popular cannabis strains in the United States, as of …
Mar 31 2025
Ohio: $230 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales Across 3 Million Transactions So Far in 2025, Generating $29 Million in Tax Revenue
Data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) shows that the state’s legal marijuana industry has generated over $230 million in sales so far in 2025. According to the DCC, licensed marijuana stores sold $230,383,626 in marijuana and marijuana products between January 4 and March 29 of this year, including $164,263,499 in …
Mar 31 2025
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Extending Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Commission Until 2029
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed into law a bill extending the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission until June 30, 2029, ensuring continued discussions on medical cannabis policy. House Bill 255, which overwhelmingly passed the legislature, officially extends the commission, which was originally set to expire this July. The commission was created to study medical cannabis …
Mar 31 2025
CBD-Loaded Niosomes Show Promise for Retinal Protection in Groundbreaking New Study
A study published today by the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) encapsulated in niosomes could serve as an effective neuroprotective treatment for retinal ischemia, a condition that can lead to significant vision loss. Titled Intravitreal CBD-Loaded Niosomes Enhance Retinal Neuroprotection in Ischemic Injury, the study highlights the potential of this …
