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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Mar 31 2025
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Recalls Cannabis Cookies
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has issued a product recalls for cannabis edible cookies sold under the name Lissa’s Fresh Baked Cookie Bites that do not list the allergen milk in the “Contains” statement. The recall applies to the Snickerdoodle and Chocolate Chip versions of these cookies, according to a recent press release. …
Mar 31 2025
President Trump’s New White House Drug Czar Says Medical Marijuana is a “Fantastic Way of Handling” Serious Illnesses
President Donald Trump has nominated Sara Carter, a supporter of medical cannabis, as the next Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). “It is my great honor to announce Sara Carter as our next Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)”, said Trump in a social media post. “Sara …
Mar 31 2025
Massachusetts Bill to Triple Marijuana Possession Limit, Among Other Changes, Scheduled for Public Hearing on April 9
Legislation that would triple Massachusetts’ marijuana possession limit, among other regulatory changes, is set for a public hearing in the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on April 9 starting at 10:30 AM in Room B-1. Senate Bill 75, filed last month by Senator William Brownsberger (D), would increase the personal possession limit for marijuana from …
Mar 31 2025
Missouri Allocates $23.3 Million in Cannabis Funds to Veterans and Drug Treatment Programs
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $23,363,968 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program to agencies supporting veterans and addiction recovery programs. This transfer, as outlined in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution, was authorized by the Supplemental Budget (House Bill 14.495) for Fiscal Year 25 passed …
Mar 31 2025
Ten Maine Republicans File Bill to Legalize Cannabis Hospitality Lounges
A coalition of ten Republican lawmakers in Maine has introduced legislation that would expand the state’s adult-use cannabis market by allowing the establishment of cannabis hospitality lounges. The legislation, House Bill 1365, was officially filed on Friday and has been referred to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs for review. It’s titled An Act …
Mar 31 2025
Study: THC/CBD Extract May Reduce Inflammation, Improve Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
According to a new study published in the journal Neuroscience, a cannabis extract containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) could significantly reduce neuroinflammation and improve movement following spinal cord injury. Conducted by researchers from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, the study highlights the therapeutic potential of cannabis in protecting nerve tissue and promoting recovery. …
Mar 30 2025
U.S. Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair Says Rescheduling Is Stalled But Could Still Advance Under President Trump
Congressmember Dina Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, says marijuana rescheduling is ‘”stalled”, but she believes “we can get that moving again” if they can remind President Trump of his support for marijuana reform during his 2024 presidential campaign. During a speech at the Global Cannabis Regulatory Summit on March 27, Rep. Titus said …
Mar 30 2025
States With the Cheapest Cannabis Concentrates as of March 2025: Michigan, Colorado and Arizona Top the List
Cannabis concentrates—such as hash, wax, oil, and live resin—have become increasingly popular among cannabis consumers, especially in legal cannabis states. The cost of these products varies significantly across the United States due to factors like state regulations, taxation, and market dynamics. Utilizing data from state regulatory agencies and the research firm Headset, we’ve compiled a …
Mar 30 2025
The 5 States Most Likely to Decriminalize or Legalize Psilocybin Next
Psilocybin law reform is taking hold across the country, with some states much closer than others to legalizing or decriminalizing the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms. As of March 2025, only two states—Oregon and Colorado—have fully legalized psilocybin for therapeutic or recreational use. In addition, several cities nationwide have decriminalized its possession. However, legislative …
Mar 29 2025
Washington: Three Marijuana Bills Scheduled for Committee Vote on April 1
Washington’s Senate Labor and Commerce Committee and the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee have scheduled votes on three marijuana-related bills on April 1. The bills—House Bill 1551, House Bill 1141, and Senate Bill 5206—address several aspects of the state’s recreational cannabis program, including advertising, direct-to-consumer sales, and social equity business restrictions. All three measures …
