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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Washington, D.C. Medical Marijuana Sales Top $10.3 Million in June, Reach $57.4 Million in First Half of 2026
Washington, D.C.’s medical marijuana market generated more than $10.3 million in sales in June, the second-highest monthly total on record, bringing the total for the first half of 2026 to $57.4 million. The $10,381,484 generated in June represents an increase from $10,021,299 in May and $8,432,503 in June 2025, according to a new report from …
Massachusetts Regulators Approve Cannabis Delivery Bans for 13 Municipalities Under New State Law
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has approved temporary bans on adult-use marijuana delivery in 13 municipalities following the enactment of a law that authorized delivery statewide. The law, signed by Governor Maura Healey on April 19, allows cannabis delivery in every municipality unless a city or town receives a waiver from the commission. Municipalities that …
Review of Nearly 1,000 Products Finds Just 31% of CBD Products Accurately Labeled
Fewer than one-third of consumer CBD products contained an amount of cannabidiol within 10% of what was listed on their labels, according to a new review published in Phytochemistry Letters. Researchers from L-Università ta’ Malta reviewed 28 peer-reviewed analytical studies published between 2017 and 2025, covering CBD oils, tinctures, edibles, vape products and topicals sold …
Cannabis Banking Needs a Law, Not More Guidance
By Terry Mendez, CEO of Safe Harbor Financial When I read the American Bankers Association’s July 1 letter to Congress, I saw the country’s largest banking trade group making the same argument cannabis operators have been making for a decade: cash-only businesses are a public safety problem and it’s the surrounding communities that carry that …
CBD and Diclofenac Combination Kills Certain Staph Bacteria in Lab Study
A combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac killed certain types of bacteria more effectively than either compound alone, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest and the University of Bucharest evaluated the antibacterial activity and …
CBD Protects Brain Cells From Methamphetamine-Induced Damage, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) helps protect brain cells from damage caused by methamphetamine, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from Kunming Medical University examined the effects of CBD on primary hippocampal neurons exposed to methamphetamine. The hippocampus is a region of the brain involved in memory, learning and emotional regulation. …
CBD May Improve Cognition, Behavior and Sleep in People With Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy, Review Finds
CBD can improve cognition, behavior, communication, sleep and other nonseizure outcomes in people with severe forms of treatment-resistant epilepsy, according to a systematic review published in the journal Epilepsy Research. Researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Federico II University examined studies involving patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies and other complex …
Cannabis-Infused Tea Increased Happiness Scores in Human Study
Drinking cannabis-infused tea before bed was associated with increased happiness scores among adults participating in a human study published by the Journal of Health Science and Medical Research. Researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology Isan in Thailand recruited 30 adults between the ages of 20 and 59 who were interested in cannabis-based health care. Participants …
Curaleaf to Open 74th Florida Dispensary, Bringing Nationwide Total to 166
Curaleaf Holdings will open its 74th Florida medical marijuana dispensary Friday, expanding the company’s nationwide retail footprint to 166 locations. The new dispensary, located at 2115 S. Ridgewood Ave. in Edgewater, will be Curaleaf’s second location in Volusia County. The store will offer several of the company’s marijuana brands and products, including Reef flower, Anthem …
THC Slowed Weight Loss and Prolonged Survival in Animal Model of Anorexia, Study Finds
THC reduced further weight loss and prolonged survival in an animal model of anorexia nervosa, according to a study published this week in the journal Physiology & Behavior. Researchers from Florida State University examined the effects of THC in female rats subjected to an activity-based anorexia model, which combines restricted access to food with unrestricted …
