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: CBD and Green Tea Compound EGCG Show Synergistic Inhibition of COVID-19 Virus in Lab Tests
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Virology finds that cannabidiol (CBD) and a green tea-derived compound may work together to inhibit the virus responsible for COVID-19. Conducted by researchers at Harbin Medical University in China and the University of Calgary in Canada, the study examined the effects of several natural polyphenolic compounds—CBD, green …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Packaging Law Takes Effect Without Governor’s Signature
A measure to tighten Oklahoma’s medical marijuana packaging and labeling rules has become law without the signature of Governor Kevin Stitt. Senate Bill 518 passed the Senate in March with a 36 to 7 vote, followed by overwhelming approval in the House in April by a vote of 81 to 2. After being sent to …
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Votes in Favor of Terrance Cole as DEA Administrator, Cole Says Marijuana Rescheduling Will Be a Top Priority
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 12 to 10 to advance the nomination of Terrance Cole as the next administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), approving a nominee who has pledged to prioritize the agency’s ongoing review of marijuana’s federal status. Cole, a former high-ranking DEA official with more than two decades of …
Texas House of Representatives Approves Ban on Hemp-Derived THC
The Texas House of Representatives has passed an amended version of Senate Bill 3, reversing course from a committee-approved proposal to regulate hemp-derived THC products, instead reinstating a near-total ban similar to the version that passed the Senate in March. As passed by the House, the legislation would outlaw nearly all consumable products containing THC …
Recreational Cannabis Sales Pass $500 Million in Ohio
Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio have officially surpassed half a billion dollars, according to the latest figures released by the state’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). As of May 10, the state recorded over $509 million in adult-use marijuana sales. This milestone comes just nine months after recreational sales began, marking a major moment for …
NY Cannabis Control Board Approves 52 New Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total to 1,726, and Launches New Buy Legal Mapping System
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has given approval to 50 new adult-use licenses, bringing the total to 1,726. The approvals were given at the Board’s monthly meeting yesterday. During the meeting, the Board also relayed pivotal information regarding its emerging Seed-to-Sale (STS) program and the soft launch of a consumer-focused Buy Legal mapping …
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to Sign Major Marijuana Policy Bill Passed by Legislature
Governor Tim Walz has confirmed he will sign Senate File 2370 into law, finalizing a wide-ranging overhaul of Minnesota’s marijuana and hemp regulations. Senate File 2370 received final passage last week after both the House and Senate adopted a conference committee report and held final votes—80 to 50 in the House and 34 to 33 …
DEA Approval Given to Red Light Holland and Irvine Labs to Import Psilocybin Truffles for Microdosing Research
Red Light Holland has announced that its U.S.-based research partner, Irvine Labs, has received a Controlled Substances Import Permit from the DEA, clearing the way for the importation of psilocybin truffles from the Netherlands to California. The permit, granted after the DEA released its 2025 psilocybin quota in April, allows the companies to move forward …
Study: Legal Cannabis Linked to Lower Prescription Drug Costs in Small Group Insurance Plans
A new study published in Health Economics has found that recreational marijuana laws are associated with lower prescription drug expenditures among working-age adults covered by small group insurance plans. Researchers from Illinois State University, Bowling Green State University, and the University of Texas analyzed data from 2010 to 2019 using prescription drug claims from the …
Study: End-of-Day Far-Red Light Boosts THC Levels in Cannabis, Reduces Energy Use
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that adding far-red light at the end of the day can significantly boost THC levels in some cannabis strains while reducing overall energy consumption. For the study, researchers from Australia compared six lighting treatments across three popular genotypes—Cannatonic, Hindu Kush, and Northern Lights—exploring whether a …
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