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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Study: Researchers Identify Major Genetic Markers Driving THC and CBD Production in Cannabis
Researchers from Université Laval in Quebec have mapped key genetic markers responsible for cannabinoid production in marijuana, a discovery they say could revolutionize strain development and genetic selection in the legal cannabis industry. The findings were published in Plant Genome. Using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on 174 marijuana strains from Canada’s legal market, the …
Washington D.C. Breaks Medical Cannabis Sales Record in April
Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market hit a new milestone in April, with licensed dispensaries generating $5,456,393 in sales—the highest monthly total since the program launched in 2013. The record-setting figure marks a sharp increase from the $3.67 million sold in March and nearly doubles the $2.87 million recorded in April 2024. In total, dispensaries brought …
Texas Senate Approves Legislation to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products, Sending Bill to Governor Abbott
The Texas Senate voted tonight to approve Senate Bill 3, which would ban hemp-derived THC products, sending the measure to Governor Greg Abbott for consideration. SB 3, which previously passed the Senate in March, was passed this week by the full House. Given the House approved amendments to the bill, it went back to the …
Study: CBD Nanoemulsion May Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms and Intestinal Damage
A new preclinical study finds that a cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion could protect against both brain and gut damage caused by Parkinson’s disease, while also improving behavior and reducing inflammation. Published in the European Journal of Pharmacology, the study was conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil. It used a rat model …
Study: 3D-Printed CBD Stent Shows Promise for Localized Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
According to a new study, researchers have developed a 3D-printed stent designed to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) using cannabidiol (CBD), potentially offering a targeted alternative to conventional antibiotic therapy. The study, published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, was conducted by scientists from the University of Bern in Switzerland and the University of Rome …
States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Next, Including Florida, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Others
Several states are actively working toward legalizing recreational marijuana, with public support high and lawmakers facing growing pressure to act. While 24 states already allow adult-use marijuana, the race to become the 25th is gaining momentum. Here’s an updated look at the states currently leading the charge. Florida Although Florida voters came close to approving …
First Recreational Marijuana Store Outside Tribal Land Opens in Minnesota
Minnesota’s first recreational marijuana store not located on tribal land is now open in the city of Moorhead. Operated by the White Earth Nation, the store is part of a broader agreement signed with Governor Tim Walz that allows the tribe to open up to eight marijuana retail locations across the state. The agreement makes …
Texas Senate Committee Drastically Pares Back House-Approved Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill
A Texas Senate committee has quietly approved new language for House Bill 46 that significantly rolls back a proposed expansion of the state’s Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), eliminating chronic pain and traumatic brain injury (TBI) from the list of qualifying conditions and cutting the number of new business licenses by two-thirds. The revised bill, approved …
California Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Delay Marijuana Excise Tax Increase
A bill to delay changes to California’s marijuana excise tax was unanimously approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee yesterday in a 13 to 0 vote, sending it to the full Assembly for consideration. Assembly Bill 564, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, would push back the state’s scheduled adjustment of the marijuana excise tax rate until …
Study: Low Dose of CBD May Reverse Depression-Like Symptoms Caused by Stress by Restoring Brain Synapses
A new study published in Neuropharmacology suggests that even a very low dose of cannabidiol (CBD) may be enough to partially reverse symptoms of depression brought on by chronic stress. Researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona and the University of Greifswald used a well-established mouse model of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to examine the effects …
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