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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Leafwell Launches First-of-its-Kind Cannabis Care Program, Offering Members Clinical Support and Exclusive Discounts at Hundreds of Dispensaries Nationwide
Today, Leafwell, a mission-driven company harnessing cannabis as medicine to transform healthcare, announced the launch of the first clinically driven cannabis care program in the United States. The program is being described as a “revolutionary solution that gives individuals access to clinical guidance, personalized care plans from knowledgeable providers, and up to 30% off cannabis …
Study: Off-Label CBD Treatment Significantly Reduces Seizures in Epilepsy Patients
A new study published in Neurological Research and Practice finds that off-label use of cannabidiol (CBD) in patients with various forms of refractory epilepsy can significantly reduce seizure frequency and is generally well-tolerated. Researchers from University Hospital Bonn, Philipps-University Marburg, Goethe-University Frankfurt, and University Medicine Frankfurt conducted a retrospective analysis of 108 patients treated with …
Study: Intranasal CBD Nanocarriers May Improve Seizure Control and Brain Targeting
New research suggests that delivering cannabidiol (CBD) through the nasal cavity using nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) may improve its effectiveness in treating epilepsy. Published in Molecular Pharmaceutics and conducted by researchers at Dalian University of Technology, the study aimed to bypass limitations of oral medications—such as first-pass metabolism and poor penetration through the blood-brain barrier—by …
Chicago Police Board Allows Officer to Keep Job After Positive Marijuana Test
A Chicago police officer who tested positive for marijuana will not be fired, following a ruling by the Chicago Police Board that marks its first decision involving cannabis use since legalization in Illinois. The board voted unanimously to suspend Officer Marshall Andrews Jr. for 90 days instead of removing him from the force after he …
Texas Senate Committee Approves Bill to Ban Hemp THC Products, Regulate Hemp-Derived CBD and CBG
Senate Bill 5, a sweeping measure that would criminalize the manufacture, possession and sale of hemp-derived THC products in Texas, has been approved unanimously by the Senate State Affairs Committee. The bill, introduced by State Senator Charles Perry (R), would outlaw consumable hemp items containing cannabinoids other than CBD and CBG, with penalties ranging from …
Eighth Circuit Orders New Review in Marijuana-Related Firearm Conviction
A federal court has given a man another chance to challenge his conviction for unlawfully possessing a firearm due to his marijuana use, ruling that cannabis use in and of itself doesn’t mean he posed a credible threat to the physical safety of others while armed, as required under federal law. The U.S. Court of …
Missouri Supreme Court Strikes Down Stacked Marijuana Sales Taxes
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that cities and counties can’t both levy separate marijuana sales taxes on the same cannabis store. In a 6 to 1 decision issued Tuesday, the court concluded that the constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana in 2022 only allows a single local government to impose a 3% sales tax—either a …
Study: Cannabinoid-Silver Blend Shows No MRSA Resistance After 20 Passages, Marking Major AMR Breakthrough
Andira Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in cannabinoid-based therapeutics, today announced breakthrough results from an independent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) study conducted by Element Materials Technology. The study found that Silvanex™ — Andira’s flagship infection control platform — demonstrated no detectable resistance potential against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a rare achievement in AMR research.
U.S. House Bill Filed to Protect Small Cannabis Farmers and Producers
Today, Congressmember Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced legislation that would enshrine the right for small cannabis producers to ship and sell their products directly to consumers. This bill, the Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act, would enable small farmers and producers to operate their businesses within and across state lines. The legislation is specifically targeted …
US Senate Confirms Terrance Cole as DEA Administrator, Says Cannabis Rescheduling Will Be “One of My First Priorities”
The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Terrance Cole as the next administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), installing a leader who has pledged to prioritize the agency’s ongoing review of marijuana’s federal status. Nominated in February by President Donald Trump, Cole brings over 20 years of DEA experience, including overseas assignments and a stint …
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