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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Canada’s Legal Cannabis Industry Reaches $9.2 Billion in GDP Contribution as Illicit Market Shrinks
Canada’s legal cannabis industry added $9.2 billion to the nation’s GDP in April 2025, a steady rise from $9.1 billion in March, according to new government data. Legal cannabis producers alone were responsible for $8.2 billion of that total, representing a 9.8% increase from April 2024. Meanwhile, the contribution from unlicensed producers fell 4% year-over-year …
Poll: Majority of Texas Voters Oppose Legislature’s THC Ban, Support Expanding Medical Marijuana Access
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll finds that most Texas voters oppose a legislative effort to outlaw hemp-derived THC products, with just 31% in support of such a move. According to the poll, 53% of Texans oppose banning the sale of hemp-derived cannabis products, including consumables, while just 31% support the policy. Among …
Study: Cannabis Extract Doesn’t Impact Fertility or Early Pregnancy, Even at High Doses
A new study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology found that cannabis sativa extract did not affect fertility or early embryonic development in an animal model, even at high doses. “Currently, there are reservations regarding the medicinal use of Cannabis sativa extract and its potential to impact fertility”, states the study’s abstract. “Certain cannabinoids, such …
Study: High-Dose CBD May Protect the Brain After Repeated Concussions by Reducing Stress and Cell Death
According to a study published recently by the journal Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao, cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the brain following multiple concussions by reducing endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and preventing neuronal cell death. Researchers from Shuozhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital used a rat model of repeated mild traumatic brain …
Study: Nanofiber System Combining CBD and Levosulpiride Improves Brain Delivery for Anxiety and Depression Treatment
A new preclinical study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics has found that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with levosulpiride in a novel nanofiber-based delivery system significantly enhances brain-targeted therapy for anxiety and depression. Researchers from the School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research in India developed a supramolecular inclusion complex (Levo-CBD-C-P-IC), incorporating CBD and levosulpiride within …
Illinois Marijuana Sales Top $171 Million in May, Pushing 2025 Total Past $778 Million
Illinois marijuana retailers sold a combined $171.1 million worth of product in May, according to new data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Of the total, $149.7 million came from adult-use purchases, while $21.4 million was from medical marijuana patients. Recreational sales climbed slightly from April’s $146.6 million total and marked …
Mike Tyson, Kevin Durant, Ricky Williams and Dozens of Athletes Urge Trump to Reschedule Marijuana, Expand Clemency and Fix Banking Access
Retired boxing champion Mike Tyson is leading a group of athletes, musicians and entertainers in calling on President Trump to make marijuana reform a priority. In a letter sent to Trump, the coalition praised his past clemency actions and urged him to go further by rescheduling marijuana, granting mass pardons, and ending the banking restrictions …
Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says “I’m Dedicating My Life to Fighting for a Psychedelic Drug”
Former Texas governor and U.S. energy secretary Rick Perry says he’s dedicating the rest of his life to advocating for ibogaine, a psychedelic derived from a West African shrub that he believes could revolutionize the treatment of addiction, trauma, and brain injury. In a Washington Post op-ed, Perry called the recent decision by Texas lawmakers …
New York Expands Legal Marijuana Market With 53 New Licenses, Names New Chair and Chief Equity Officer
Today, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) unanimously confirmed the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)’s new Chief Equity Officer. The Board also approved 53 new adult-use license applications, advancing efforts to expand access and opportunity across the state. The New York State Senate recently confirmed Governor Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Jessica C. García to serve …
Study: CBD and THC, Alone and in Combination, May Reduce Seizure Severity and Brain Inflammation
A new peer-reviewed study published in Pharmaceuticals finds that both CBD and THC, alone and in combination, suppressed seizures and reduce brain inflammation in an animal model. Researchers from the Federal University of Ceará and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia tested the effects of oral doses of CBD, THC, and a CBD/THC combination …
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