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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Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Eyes Final Vote on Social Consumption Rules by Late July
The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is moving forward with finalizing regulations that would allow adults to use marijuana in designated social settings, with a vote on the final rules expected by the end of July. Despite the final vote expected to come next month, CCC Acting Chairman Bruce Stebbins emphasized during a Tuesday meeting that …
Alaska: Proponents of Legalizing Psychedelics Begin Signature Drive for 2026 Initiative
A group of Alaska advocates has launched an effort to legalize certain natural psychedelics and establish a regulated system for their supervised use. Organizers with Natural Medicine Alaska began collecting initial signatures this week in Anchorage and Palmer. The move kicks off the state’s ballot initiative process, with the first step requiring just 100 valid …
Study: Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts Reduce Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and Insomnia Symptoms in Majority of Patients
A study published in the Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy found that full-spectrum cannabis extracts containing both THC and CBD significantly improved symptoms of chronic pain in most patients, while also reducing anxiety and insomnia. The prospective, open-label study followed 88 patients between the ages of 35 and 88 who were diagnosed with …
New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Expand Labor Rights for Cannabis Workers
A New Jersey bill that would provide cannabis workers with the same collective bargaining protections as other private sector employees has been approved by the Assembly Labor Committee and now moves to the full Assembly for consideration. Filed in April by Representatives Warne DeAngelo (D) and Reginald Atkins (D), the legislation would close a gap …
Dallas Police Raid Three Legal Hemp Businesses, Attorney Calls if Law Enforcement Overreach
Officers in Dallas have raided three licensed distribution warehouses in the Harry Hines district: Monster, Frontline Wholesale, and Cannafy Distribution. All three companies distribute fully federally compliant hemp-derived products, sold nationwide and verified by Certificates of Analysis (COAs) from certified laboratories. Each product includes a QR code that links directly to its Certificate of Analysis …
Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Top $800 Million in 2025, Pushing All-Time Total Past $9.3 Billion
Massachusetts has generated over $803 million in legal marijuana sales so far in 2025. Of these sales, $737.7 million came from adult-use purchases and another $66 million from medical marijuana sales, according to data from the Cannabis Control Commission. The updated figures run through June 15. Since retail marijuana sales began in 2018, Massachusetts has …
Study: Thai Researchers Develop New Method to Produce High-Purity, Low-THC Broad-Spectrum CBD Extract
A new study out of Thailand details a novel process for producing broad-spectrum CBD extracts with minimal Δ9-THC, using optimized ethanolic extraction and centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC). Researchers from Naresuan University and the University of Phayao set out to refine cannabis extraction techniques to yield extracts rich in cannabidiol (CBD) but with negligible psychoactive THC …
North Carolina Senate Committee Schedules Tuesday Vote on Hemp THC Restrictions
The North Carolina Senate is moving quickly on legislation that would impose new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, including a ban on the sale of certain drinks and edibles to those under 21. The Senate Standing Committee on Health Care is scheduled to vote on the proposal Tuesday morning, with lawmakers aiming to pass the …
Marijuana Legalization at Center of Pennsylvania Budget Talks as Deadline Nears
With just two weeks left before Pennsylvania’s new fiscal year begins on July 1, the push to legalize marijuana for adult use is emerging as a central issue in ongoing budget negotiations. Governor Josh Shapiro’s $51.5 billion budget plan depends in part on new revenue from legal cannabis sales—part of a broader Democratic effort to …
New York Senate Approves Bill to Extend Marijuana Tax Filing Deadlines, Assembly Companion Advances
The New York Senate has approved a bill that would give marijuana distributors more time to submit their quarterly tax returns, passing the measure 38 to 21 last week. The proposal, Senate Bill 8091 and Assembly Bill 5496, is sponsored by Senator Jeremy Cooney (D) and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D). The legislation would amend Section …
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