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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 16 2025
Study: Cannabinoids in Hemp-Infused Breads Remain Stable Despite Baking Temperatures
A new study published in the journal Food Chemistry found that while baking bread containing hemp seeds significantly alters cannabinoid profiles, the overall cannabinoid content remains relatively stable—suggesting hemp can be safely incorporated into baked goods without exceeding regulatory limits for THC. Researchers from multiple German institutions used a validated HPLC-MS/MS method to analyze 19 …
May 16 2025
Michigan Governor’s Proposed 32% Marijuana Tax Sparks Backlash From Cannabis Industry and Local Officials
Marijuana industry leaders and local officials are pushing back against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to implement a 32% wholesale tax on marijuana transactions, warning it could devastate an already strained market. The proposal is part of Whitmer’s “MI Road Ahead” infrastructure plan and is projected to generate nearly $470 million annually for roads and …
May 16 2025
DEA Says Drug Cartels “Hide Behind State-by-State Variations in Laws”
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says that a patchwork of marijuana legalization laws at the state level is creating opportunities for foreign drug cartels to exploit the system, using state-sanctioned business registrations as a front for illicit operations that involve moving cannabis into states where it remains illegal. The agency’s latest report appears to concede …
May 15 2025
New York Senator Files Bill to Extend Deadline for Marijuana Distributors to File Tax Returns
New York Senator Jeremy Cooney (D) introduced legislation today that would give distributors of cannabis products more time to file their tax returns. Assigned to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, Senate Bill 8091 would revise a provision in section 495 of the state’s tax law that currently requires returns to be filed by …
May 15 2025
Michigan: Bipartisan House Bill Would Establish State-Run Marijuana Reference Lab
A new bipartisan proposal filed today in the Michigan House of Representatives would authorize the creation of a state-operated marijuana reference laboratory. The measure, House Bill 4501, has been referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee for consideration. Filed by Representatives Mike Mueller (R) and Tyrone Carter (D), the bill seeks to amend the Michigan …
May 15 2025
South Korea Moves to Expand Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis Treatment
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is reviewing a proposal that would expand insurance coverage for Epidiolex, a cannabis-derived epilepsy medication approved in the country since 2019. The proposed changes would make Epidiolex available under the national health insurance program for a broader group of patients. Currently, only those diagnosed with Dravet syndrome and …
May 15 2025
Nebraska Lawmakers File Resolution to Study Implementation of Medical Marijuana Program
A new legislative resolution introduced today in the Nebraska Legislature would launch a formal study into the state’s medical marijuana framework, approved by voters last year. Legislative Resolution 226, sponsored by Senator John Cavanaugh along with Senators Ben Hansen and Rick Holdcroft, was filed and referred to the Legislative Executive Board. The resolution calls for …
May 15 2025
U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales Reach $2.17 Billion in April, Pushing 2025 Total to Over $8.3 Billion
Legal marijuana sales in the United States totaled approximately $2.17 billion in April, continuing the strong momentum seen throughout the year. April’s total represents a modest increase over the $2.13 billion sold in March 2025. This brings total legal marijuana sales for 2025 to just over $8.35 billion through the first four months of the …
May 15 2025
Vermont House Judiciary Committee Approves Senate-Backed Bill to Expand Criminal Record Sealing
A Vermont bill that would significantly expand eligibility for sealing certain criminal history records was approved today by the House Committee on Judiciary. Senate Bill 12 was originally filed in January by State Senator Nader Hashim (D). The proposal had already cleared the full Senate before today’s advancement in the House. The legislation would transition …
May 15 2025
New York Senate Advances Bill Banning Involuntary Drug Testing of Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals
The New York Senate has passed legislation on second reading that would ban involuntary drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant and postpartum individuals, advancing the bill to a third and final reading. Senate Bill 845, introduced in January by 22 Democratic senators, would make it illegal for healthcare professionals to conduct such tests without …
