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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North Carolina Cannabis Advisory Council Wants Public Input on Cannabis Policy Issues
With its first meeting set for Tuesday, the North Carolina Cannabis Advisory Council is now asking residents to weigh in on the marijuana policy issues that matter most to them. Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order in June establishing the council, which brings together lawmakers, public health officials, law enforcement, agriculture leaders, tribal representatives, …
Oklahoma Cannabis Legalization Campaign Begins Signature Gathering August 6, Sets Goal of 300,000 Signatures
A campaign to legalize marijuana in Oklahoma will begin gathering signatures on August 6, with a goal of 300,000 to ensure placement on the November 2026 ballot. Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA), the group behind State Question 837, says the initiative will need 172,993 valid signatures by 5 p.m. on November 4 to qualify. …
Texas Senate to Vote Monday on Bill Banning Hemp-Derived THC Products
The full Texas Senate is set to vote tomorrow, July 28, on Senate Bill 5, which would ban hemp-derived THC products statewide while heavily regulating CBD and CBG. Filed by State Senator Charles Perry (R), SB 5 passed the Senate State Affairs Committee unanimously earlier this week. The Senate has placed the proposal as the …
Medical Cannabis Market Projected to Nearly Double by 2033, Finds Report
The global medical cannabis market is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, expanding from $37 billion in 2024 to $68.6 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Research and Markets. This 7.1% compound annual growth rate reflects rising global acceptance of marijuana as a legitimate medical treatment, as well as increasing …
Maker of Oreo, Ritz, and Clif Lists Cannabis Edibles in Lobbying Disclosures for Q2 2025
Snack food giant Mondelēz Global LLC, the company behind Oreo, Ritz, Wheat Thins and other household brands, reported lobbying on “issues related to cannabis edibles” during the second quarter of 2025. The disclosure, first spotted by Cannabis Wire, marks a notable development as large consumer packaged goods companies continue to monitor and engage with emerging …
A State-by-State Breakdown of Cannabis Laws Across the United States
This comprehensive guide reviews the cannabis policies in each U.S. state, listed alphabetically. For each state, we note whether medical cannabis is legal, whether recreational (adult-use) cannabis is legal, and key details of the law – including possession limits, home cultivation rules, and penalties for violations. All information is current as of mid-2025, reflecting the …
Study: Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Can Contaminate Hair With Detectable THC and CBD Levels
A new study published in Forensic Science International found that even brief, passive exposure to cannabis smoke can lead to detectable levels of THC and CBD in human hair—potentially complicating forensic drug testing. For the study, researchers from the University of Bologna exposed four volunteers to controlled cannabis smoke inside a car for 15 minutes …
Delaware: Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin in Less than a Week
Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is set to launch on August 1, marking a historic step as the state joins over 20 others with licensed recreational cannabis stores in operation. To start, recreational sales will be handled exclusively by Delaware’s seven existing medical marijuana providers, each of which has received the green light to begin serving …
Study: Hemp Infructescences Found to Be Viable Source of Essential Oils
A new study highlights the potential of hemp infructescences—typically discarded after seed harvesting—as a valuable and sustainable source of essential oils. Published in Industrial Crops and Products, the research analyzed the morphology and chemical profile of mature hemp infructescences to evaluate their suitability as raw material for essential oil (EO) extraction. Two types of material …
Study: Sustainable Hemp/Cotton Blended Yarn Successfully Produced for Knitwear Using Vortex Spinning
Researchers from the Bangladesh University of Textiles have successfully produced hemp/cotton blended yarns using the vortex spinning system, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cotton textiles. The study focused on overcoming hemp’s natural limitations—its stiffness and coarseness—which typically reduce its spinnability. By blending hemp with cotton and using vortex spinning, the team was able to …
