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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Biostimulants May More Than Double Cannabis Flower Yield, Study Finds
A new study published in Frontiers in Plant Science found that certain biostimulant blends may significantly increase cannabis flower yield while also altering terpene profiles and other quality-related traits. Researchers from Monash University and RMIT University compared two biostimulant complexes in a randomized controlled trial using cannabis grown in an environmentally controlled hydroponic system. The …
Virginia Lawmakers Send Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales to Governor Spanberger
Virginia is one signature away from finally launching a legal recreational marijuana market. The House of Delegates voted today to approve a budget package that includes language authorizing licensed adult-use marijuana sales, sending the measure to Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Senate passed the same package earlier in the day, meaning the proposal has now cleared …
New York Office of Cannabis Management to Launch First-in-the-Nation Cannabis Care and Health Equity Center
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management will hold a launch event Thursday for what it describes as the nation’s first Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity. The event is scheduled for June 25 at 10 a.m. at Albany Medical Center’s Huyck Auditorium. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, the …
Virginia Senate Passes Budget That Would Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Sales
The Virginia Senate just passed a budget package that would legalize licensed adult-use marijuana sales, sending the measure to the House of Delegates which is expected to pass it later today. The vote was 23 to 16. The cannabis language is part of a compromise announced last week by Governor Abigail Spanberger, State Senator Lashrecse …
Study: CBD Shows Potential as Long-Lasting Local Anesthetic
A new study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia suggests cannabidiol may have potential as a long-lasting local anesthetic or as an add-on to existing anesthetics. The study, conducted by researchers at Hannover Medical School, examined how CBD affects voltage-gated sodium channels, known as Nav channels. These channels play a key role in the transmission of …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top 10.3 Billion mg of THC, 3.5 Million Ounces of Smokable Marijuana in 2026, Patient Count Hits New High
Florida’s medical marijuana market has now crossed 10.3 billion milligrams of THC and 3.5 ounces of smokable marijuana sold so far in 2026, according to the newest weekly update from the state’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). The June 19 report shows that medical marijuana treatment centers dispensed 429,878,669 milligrams of THC and 149,108.430 …
Georgia House Passes Resolution Recognizing and Commending Medical Marijuana Therapeutics
The Georgia House of Representatives on Friday approved a resolution recognizing and commending Medical Marijuana Therapeutics, a Georgia-founded medical cannabis practice. House Resolution 24, filed during the 2026 first special session, was introduced by State Representatives Karen Lupton, Shea Roberts, Marvin Lim and Long Tran. According to the state’s legislative tracking page, the resolution was …
Vermont Governor Signs Law Doubling Marijuana Possession and Purchase Limits, Allowing Cannabis Events
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation into law that doubles the state’s adult-use marijuana possession and purchase limits while creating a new authorization process for cannabis events. Senate Bill 278, sponsored by State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D), was signed by Scott on June 18 after receiving final approval from the Vermont Legislature late …
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Regulated Cannabis Cultivation
The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved regulated cannabis cultivation, with officials saying the move could boost farmer income while supporting the textile, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. State minister Jagat Singh Negi announced the decision on June 20, calling it an “important and visionary decision” that followed extensive consultations, including field studies inside and outside the …
Oral CBD May Help Lower Blood Pressure, New Review Finds
A new systematic review published by the Journal of Cannabis Research found that oral cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce blood pressure in adults, particularly during periods of stress and while sleeping. The review, conducted by researchers at University College London, examined randomized controlled trials evaluating oral CBD supplementation in adults with either normal blood pressure …
