Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.

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DEA Finalizes Schedule III Rule for FDA-Approved and State-Legal Medical Marijuana Products

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published a final rule moving FDA-approved marijuana products, along with marijuana covered by state medical marijuana licenses, from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The rule took effect today, April 28. The order applies to FDA-approved products containing delta-9 THC derived from the marijuana plant, …

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Oklahoma Judge Restores License for Major Medical Marijuana Grower

A major Oklahoma medical marijuana grower has regained its license after a state judge rejected regulators’ attempt to keep the business suspended. Cedric Gardens, one of the state’s largest licensed cultivators, was allowed to resume operations Monday after successfully challenging an emergency suspension issued by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority in February. The agency had …

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DEA Medical Marijuana Dispensary Portal Opening April 29, Annual Application Fee Set at $794

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will open its new Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal on Wednesday, April 29, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, giving applicants a formal starting point to register as a medical marijuana dispensary. The portal, hosted through the DEA’s Diversion Control Division, says those looking to register as a medical marijuana dispensary …

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TerrAscend Reports $65.5 Million in Preliminary First Quarter Revenue, 15th Straight Quarter of Positive Operating Cash Flow

TerrAscend reported $65.5 million in preliminary net revenue for the first quarter of 2026, marking a slight increase from the same period last year as the company prepares to release its full quarterly results next week. The North American marijuana operator said the figure compares to $66.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and …

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Marijuana Rescheduling Notice Posted to Federal Register, Hearing Set for June 29

The DEA’s notice setting an official hearing on marijuana rescheduling has been posted for public inspection by the Federal Register, with official publication scheduled for April 28, marking the latest formal step in the effort to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. The move comes after the DOJ signed an …

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Study: CBD Reduces Heroin-Seeking Behavior by Reversing Brain Changes Linked to Relapse

A new study published in Biological Psychiatry found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced heroin-seeking behavior by reversing brain changes linked to relapse, particularly in pathways tied to microglial function. The study was conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Researchers examined how CBD affects the basolateral amygdala, or BLA, a brain …

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Study: CB1 Receptors Found Critical for Myelin Regeneration and Brain Repair

A new study published in Cell Communication and Signaling finds that CB1 cannabinoid receptors play a crucial role in the final stages of brain cell development needed for myelin repair, offering new insight into how the body’s endocannabinoid system influences recovery from neurological damage. Researchers from Complutense University and the Instituto Universitario de Investigación en …

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Cannabinoid Compound Found to Reduce Asthma-Related Airway Inflammation in New Study

A new study published in Recent Advances in Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery found that JWH133, a synthetic compound designed to mimic the effects of natural CB2 receptor agonists such as those found in marijuana, reduced airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness in a mouse model of allergic asthma. The study was conducted by researchers from Ankara …

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Study: Minor Cannabinoids Show Distinct Effects on Pain-Sensing Neurons

New research published in The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics by researchers from the University of California finds that several lesser-known marijuana compounds—including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabichromene (CBC)—interact with pain-sensing neurons in notably different ways, offering insight into how they may contribute to pain relief. The study focused on dorsal …

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Study: Cannabis Seed Feed Boosts Chicken Nutrition Without Impacting Growth

According to a new study published in the Canadian Journal of Animal Science, adding cannabis seeds to poultry feed can improve the nutritional quality of chicken meat without negatively impacting overall growth. The study, conducted by researchers from University Mohammed First, University Chouaib Doukkali, and the Royal Institute of Livestock Fouarat, examined the effects of …

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