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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Maryland Cannabis Tax Rate Increases to 12% Starting July 1
Starting Tuesday, July 1, Maryland will increase the sales tax on recreational marijuana purchases from 9% to 12%, a change expected to generate tens of millions in additional revenue annually. The new rate will apply to all adult-use marijuana transactions. However, those with a valid medical marijuana card will continue to be exempt from the …
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to Unveil and Consider Draft Rules Today Ahead of July Deadline
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission is meeting today to review and approve licensing rules for marijuana businesses, ahead of a July 1 deadline. The meeting, which will include a public comment period, will begin at 10 a.m. in the Nebraska State Office Building at 301 Centennial Mall South in Lincoln. This comes roughly three weeks …
Delaware Legislature Passes Bill Limiting County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses, Sending It to Governor
The Delaware House of Representatives has passed a bill that limits the ability of counties to restrict marijuana businesses, advancing the legislation to Governor Matt Meyer for consideration. The measure, Senate Bill 75, was approved by the House yesterday in a 25 to 13 vote. The Senate previously passed the bill in April by a …
Study: CBD May Protect Against Heart Failure by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant cardioprotective benefits for individuals with heart failure by preserving mitochondrial function, limiting oxidative stress, and reducing inflammation. In an animal model of heart failure (HF), researchers administered subcutaneous doses of CBD every three days for four weeks. The study found that CBD effectively reduced …
Study: CBD Increases Anti-Inflammatory Eicosanoids, While THC Has No Effect
New research from the University of Colorado finds that CBD increases levels of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids in the blood, highlighting its potential for treating inflammation-related conditions. THC had no effect. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine, examined how CBD and THC affect eicosanoids—lipid compounds …
Cannabis Industry Workers Are Happiest Among All Sectors, Says New National Workforce Report
A new report surveying over 1.5 million U.S. shift workers has found that employees at marijuana stores are the happiest in the country, outperforming every other industry when it comes to job satisfaction. The 2025 Shift Pulse Report, released by workforce management platform Deputy, analyzed anonymized end-of-shift surveys submitted between April 2024 and April 2025. …
U.S. House Approves Military Spending Bill With Psychedelic and Medical Marijuana Provisions
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the full Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies spending bill, which includes two amendments addressing medical marijuana and psychedelic therapies. One amendment, introduced by Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) and Representative Dave Joyce (R-OH), would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medical marijuana to veterans …
Maine Legislature Approves Bill Giving Marijuana Cultivators More Time to Pay Excise Taxes
A proposal to give marijuana cultivation facilities more time to pay their excise taxes has passed both chambers of the Maine Legislature and is expected to be sent soon to Governor Janet Mills. The measure, LD 1654, was introduced by Representative David Boyer and backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. It would ease a …
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Marks 10th Anniversary of the Medical Use of Cannabis Program
The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) this week is recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Medical Use of Marijuana Program by highlighting new data about the program, its patients, and growth over time. “The Medical Use of Marijuana program in Massachusetts has evolved in its first ten years, and along the way has helped thousands of residents …
Ohio Lawmakers Pause Effort to Revise State Cannabis Laws Until After Summer Break
Ohio lawmakers are expected to recess for summer break without passing Senate Bill 56, a controversial measure that would overhaul the state’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law. The bill, which passed the Senate in February, was twice scheduled for a vote in the House Judiciary Committee but was removed from the agenda both times. The second …
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