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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New Bipartisan Ohio Bill Would Allow Counties to Impose Marijuana Tax to Fund Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
A new bipartisan bill filed in the Ohio Senate would give counties the option to impose a marijuana excise tax, with revenue directed toward supporting local artistic, cultural, and entertainment initiatives. Senate Bill 240 was introduced yesterday by Senator Kent Smith (D) and is cosponsored by Senators Nickie Antonio (D), Louis Blessing (R), and Hearcel …
Missouri Distributes Over $23.5 Million in Marijuana Revenue to Veterans, Public Defenders and Addiction Services
Missouri officials have transferred $23,555,124 in revenue from the state’s adult-use marijuana program to three key agencies, fulfilling funding mandates established by the voter-approved constitutional amendment that legalized marijuana. According to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), the funds were divided evenly, with $7.85 million each going to the Missouri Veterans Commission, the …
Delaware Governor Tours Cannabis Cultivation Facility Ahead of August 1 Recreational Sales Launch
Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer and Marijuana Commissioner Josh Sanderlin toured First State Compassion, a MariMed-owned cannabis cultivation facility in Milford, to get a firsthand look at how the state’s newest industry is preparing to open its doors. Governor Meyer and the Commissioner also met with students from Delaware Technical Community College who are part of …
Southern Connecticut State University Launches Online Cannabis Certificate Programs
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is now offering fully online cannabis career training programs through its Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning (OWLL), providing students nationwide with the opportunity to become certified cannabis professionals in just nine weeks. Delivered 100% online and available on-demand, the programs are designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing students …
Study: Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures, Improves Quality of Life in Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
A study published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Neurology found that cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce seizure frequency and improve quality of life in children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Researchers from the University of Messina conducted an observational, retrospective study involving 15 pediatric patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy. The children, who had a …
Study: Medical Cannabis Linked to Improved Quality of Life, Reduced Opioid Use in Patients With Substance Use Disorder
According to a study published today by the journal European Addiction Research, medical cannabis can help reduce opioid use while improving sleep, anxiety, and overall quality of life in patients with substance use disorder (SUD). For the study, researchers analyzed data from 34 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, most of whom had …
Study: 90% of CBD Hemp Biomass Becomes Waste, But Anaerobic Digestion Offers a Cleaner Solution
A new study published in Resources, Conservation and Recycling evaluates the environmental impacts of various end-of-life treatments for hemp biomass generated during cannabidiol (CBD) production—and finds anaerobic digestion (AD) offers the most sustainable waste disposal option. CBD extraction leaves behind roughly 90% of the hemp plant as waste, much of which is incinerated, composted, or …
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska to Begin Legal Cannabis Sales to Everyone 21+, Including Non-Tribal Members, in Early 2026
The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is set to become the first jurisdiction in the state to launch legal cannabis sales for both medical patients and all adults 21 and older—including non-Tribal members—starting in 2026. The plan follows the Tribal Council’s unanimous adoption of Title 51, a comprehensive Cannabis Regulatory Code that establishes a fully legal …
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Hemp THC
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 5, a proposal that would ban hemp-derived THC products and impose strict regulations on CBD and CBG. The Senate approved the bill today through its second reading, with a third and final reading expected on Friday. Once advanced through the third reading, the proposal will be sent to …
Clinical Trial: Topical CBD Gel Reduces Migraines and Improves Sleep in People With Bruxism-Related Muscle Pain
A new clinical trial conducted by researchers at the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice found that topical cannabidiol (CBD) gel significantly improved sleep quality and reduced migraine-related disability in individuals suffering from bruxism-associated muscle pain. The randomized, double-blind study involved 60 participants divided into three groups: one received a placebo, while the others received …
