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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U.S. House Appropriations Committee to Vote June 11 on Bill That Would Ban Most Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, Including Hemp THC
A spending bill that includes a provision that would ban a wide range of hemp-derived cannabinoid products is scheduled for a vote in the full House Appropriations Committee on June 11. The meeting is set to begin at 10 a.m. In 2018, federal lawmakers passed a broad farm bill that included a provision legalizing hemp …
Montana Governor Vetoes Marijuana Tax Distribution Bill, Setting Stage for Possible Override
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has vetoed Senate Bill 537, a proposal that would significantly reshape how the state allocates marijuana tax revenue. The bill, introduced by Senator Daniel Zolnikov, passed with strong bipartisan support in both chambers—approved 42 to 8 in the Senate and 17 to 6 in the House. With a two-thirds vote in …
Despite Being First to Legalize, Washington State’s Cannabis Market Continues to Fall Behind
More than a decade after Washington voters joined Colorado in making history by being the first to legalize recreational marijuana, the state’s cannabis market remains plagued by outdated and restrictive policies that continue to set it apart—unfavorably—from other legal states. Washington was among the first to embrace adult-use legalization with the passage of Initiative 502 …
New Jersey Has Awarded Over 2,300 Cannabis Licenses, Including More Than 1,300 Retail Licenses
New Jersey has issued a total of 2,305 cannabis business licenses as of May 1, according to data released by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. Of the licenses issued, 1,604 are conditional, 444 are conditional-to-annual conversions, and 257 are full annual licenses. These licenses cover a wide range of operations, including cultivation, manufacturing, retail, …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Sales Pass $55 Million in May, Bringing 2025 Total to $280 Million, Generating $20 Million in Taxes
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry brought in over $280 million in sales during the first five months of 2025, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. From January through May, the state collected $19,609,312 in excise tax revenue from medical marijuana sales. With a 7% tax rate, that equates to approximately $280,133,029 …
Oregon, Michigan and Massachusetts Among Cheapest Legal Cannabis States (as of June 2025)
Cannabis prices continue to vary drastically from state to state, based on a variety of factors. Due to substantial differences in tax rates, regulatory structures and market dynamics, the average cost per gram of dried cannabis flower ranges from just above $3 per gram, to well over $10 per gram, depending on the state. In …
Study: CBD Reverses Memory Impairment and Brain Changes Linked to Schizophrenia-Like Symptoms
A new study published in the journal Brain Research found that the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) reversed memory deficits and brain abnormalities caused by schizophrenia-like conditions in an animal model. In the study, researchers from the University of São Paulo and the University of Saarland used the drug MK-801 to simulate schizophrenia symptoms in rats …
Arizona Marijuana Tax Revenue Tops $24.7 Million in May, Bringing 2025 Total to Over $122 Million
Arizona brought in $24,791,091 in marijuana tax revenue in May, pushing the state’s year-to-date revenue past $122 million, according to new data from the Arizona Department of Revenue. May’s total includes $16.1 million from the 16% excise tax on recreational marijuana, $7.2 million from the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) on adult-use sales, and over $1.4 …
Clinical Trial Finds THC:CBD Spray Safe and Feasible for Treating Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients
A new clinical trial has found that a THC:CBD oral spray may be a safe and practical treatment for agitation in patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Conducted across care homes in the United Kingdom, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled STAND trial evaluated the cannabinoid spray nabiximols (Sativex) as a potential therapy for agitation and aggression linked …
Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Rejects Treasurer’s Effort to Keep Cannabis Commission Firing Records Sealed
A Superior Court judge has denied an attempt by Treasurer Deborah Goldberg to keep the majority of records tied to her firing of former Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Chair Shannon O’Brien sealed from public view. O’Brien was first suspended in September 2023 and officially removed in September 2024 following two external investigations and nearly 20 …
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