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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Alabama Senator Tim Melson (R) Pens Op-Ed on Why Cannabis Rescheduling is “Urgent”
Alabama State Senator Tim Melson, a Republican and practicing anesthesiologist, is urging federal officials to reschedule marijuana, calling the move “urgent” in a new op-ed published by the Alabama Daily News. Melson, who sponsored Alabama’s medical marijuana law—the 2021 Compassion Act—used the piece to advocate for reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under …
Study: Single Dose of Psilocybin Reduced Depression and Anxiety in Cancer Patients, With Benefits Lasting Two Years
A single dose of psilocybin paired with psychotherapy significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety in cancer patients, with many maintaining improvements for two years, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. The phase 2 trial followed 30 cancer patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder who received a 25 mg dose of …
Arkansas Now Has Over 110,000 Registered Medical Cannabis Patients
Arkansas now has over 110,000 registered medical marijuana patients, according to data provided by the state’s Department of Health. The figure reflects steady growth in the program, with nearly 10,000 new patients added since the start of 2025. In total, there is now 110,554 medical cannabis patients in Arkansas. Medical marijuana was legalized in Arkansas …
Study: Majority of CBD Tinctures Sold Online Are Inaccurately Labeled
A new study from Texas A&M University has found that two-thirds of CBD tinctures sold online in the United States are inaccurately labeled. Researchers tested 18 tinctures marketed as either full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD and discovered that two-thirds—12 of the 18—had CBD levels that deviated by more than 10% from what was stated on the …
Study: Most Chronic Pain Patients Report Daily Marijuana Use With High Efficacy and Minimal Cognitive Side Effects
A large majority of chronic pain patients certified to use medical marijuana report using it daily and experiencing strong symptom relief, with few side effects, according to a new study published in Cureus. Researchers from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Penn State College of Medicine, and Thomas Jefferson University conducted a prospective study of 129 patients certified …
Global Cannabis Cultivation Market Expected to Hit $652 Billion by 2034, Finds Report
The global cannabis cultivation industry is projected to grow from $180.7 billion in 2025 to $651.8 billion by 2034, according to a new report released by Research and Markets. The report anticipates a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%, driven by expanding legalization, increasing demand for premium cannabis, and continued advances in cultivation technology. The …
Study: Low-Dose CBD Produces Antidepressant Effects in Adolescent Rats Without Long-Term Cognitive Impact
According to a new study published in the journal Pharmacological Reports, cannabidiol (CBD) provided antidepressant-like effects in adolescent rats, with no apparent long-term consequences on cognition or emotional behavior. For the study, researchers administered CBD at varying doses (10, 30, and 60 mg/kg) to adolescent male and female rats over the course of seven days. …
Smart & Safe Florida Submits 386,637 Valid Signatures for Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Smart & Safe Florida has now submitted 386,637 valid signatures to the Florida Division of Elections in support of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, with the group hoping to put the proposal to a vote in 2026. The total, confirmed as of June 16, brings the campaign to nearly 44% of the …
Governor Abbott Has Less Than a Week to Decide on Hemp THC Ban and Expansion of Medical Cannabis Program
Texas Governor Greg Abbott now has less than a week left to decide the fate of a bill that would ban hemp-derived THC, and one that would expand the state’s compassionate use program. Abott has until June 22 to either sign or veto the measures. If he takes no action, both bills will automatically become …
Montana: $129 Million in Legal Cannabis Sold So Far in 2025, Bringing All-Time Total to $1.07 Billion
Montana’s legal marijuana market has generated over $129 million in sales through the first five months of 2025, according to new data released by the Montana Department of Revenue. Of the $129,013,022 sold this year, adult-use sales accounted for the majority, with over $119.6 million in revenue. Medical marijuana sales brought in an additional $9.4 …
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