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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Rhode Island Legislature Approves Resolution Directing Cannabis Commission to Draft Rules for Hemp THC Beverages
The Rhode Island Senate on Friday gave approval to a resolution calling on the state’s Cannabis Control Commission to develop recommendations for regulating and licensing intoxicating hemp-derived beverages. The move comes just three days after the measure passed the House, and the resolution will soon be transmitted to Governor Dan McKee. The joint resolution, introduced …
Study: Lipid-Based CBD Nanoemulsion May Reduce Anxiety and Panic Symptoms
A new study published in the journal Brain Research provides evidence that chronic use of a lipid-based cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion may help reduce anxiety and panic-like behavior by targeting brain areas involved in emotional regulation. Conducted by researchers from the Universidade Federal do Ceará and Universidade Federal de São Paulo in Brazil, the study evaluated …
Report: New Jersey’s Cannabis Market Leads Nation in Equity Licenses, But Most Businesses Still Not Open
New Jersey’s cannabis market leads the nation in social equity licensing, but the majority of license holders are still waiting to open their doors. That’s the key takeaway from a new Q1 2025 benchmark report released by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, which shows that nearly half of all cannabis licensees in the state …
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Clears Final Legal Hurdles, Sales Could Begin This Year
After years of delays tied to legal battles and court-ordered pauses, Alabama officials say the state is finally on track to launch its long-awaited medical marijuana program—four years after it was first legalized. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) confirmed this week that investigative hearings for license applicants can now move forward. The hearings are …
Texas Hemp THC Ban and Medical Marijuana Expansion Set to Become Law on Monday
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed more than 300 bills into law Friday but notably did not act on two major cannabis measures—one that would ban most hemp-derived THC products and another that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program. With the deadline for gubernatorial action falling on Sunday, June 22, both bills are now expected …
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Launches $5 Million Cannabis Grant Program to Support Small Businesses
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved a $5 million initiative aimed at supporting early-stage recreational cannabis businesses across the state. The Cannabis Business Development (CBD) Grant Program offers relief for small, locally owned cannabis businesses that are navigating the challenges of compliance and daily operations. Eligible businesses can receive a one-time reimbursement of $75,000 to help …
Canada Sets New Monthly Cannabis Sales Record With CA$466.7 Million in April, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to $1.74 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana market brought in a record-setting CA$466.7 million in sales in April, according to new data from Statistics Canada, marking the highest monthly total since the launch of regulated sales in 2019. The April figure easily surpasses March’s CA$428.4 million, February’s CA$404.7 million, and January’s CA$437 million. Combined, legal cannabis sales through the …
DEA Judge Shuts Down Cannabis Manufacturing Case Without Hearing, Company Plans Legal Challenge
A long-delayed effort to grow federally legal cannabis for medical research was abruptly derailed this week when a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge terminated a key hearing without allowing any testimony or cross-examination. The company behind the application, MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, is now preparing to challenge the ruling in federal court and call for the …
New Jersey Bill to Allow Marijuana Dispensaries to Open Satellite Locations Approved by Second Committee, Advances to Full Assembly
A New Jersey bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to open satellite locations has advanced to the full Assembly after gaining approval today from the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Assembly Bill 4937, sponsored by Representative Reginald Atkins (D), would remove a restriction in current law that prevents medical marijuana dispensaries from operating additional sites beyond …
Aurora Cannabis Denounces AI‑Generated Reports Claiming $215 Million Acquisition and European Deal, Shares Drop 20%
Aurora Cannabis Inc. says a pair of AI‑generated articles that surfaced online this week—one alleging a $215 million takeover of a New Zealand marijuana producer—are entirely false. The stories appeared Wednesday on financial news site Investing.com but were removed by Thursday afternoon after the Edmonton‑based company flagged the inaccuracies. “Neither of these stories are true in any …
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