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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Study Finds Majority of CBD Users in Germany Report Health Benefits, Minimal Side Effects
A strong majority of CBD users in Germany report health improvements and few adverse effects, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology. Researchers from the University of Freiburg and University of Augsburg conducted an anonymous survey to explore why people are using over-the-counter CBD products and what effects they experience. The survey, …
Massachusetts Senate Committee Advances Bill to Study Cannabis Market Saturation
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy has approved a proposal that would mandate a formal study of the state’s marijuana supply and demand dynamics, moving it to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. Senate Bill 100, sponsored by State Senator Pavel Payano (D), is designed to determine whether the Cannabis …
Minnesota Selects 249 Applicants in First Cannabis Business License Lotteries for Social Equity and General Applicants
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) today held its first-ever lotteries to determine which applicants will advance toward receiving limited cannabis business licenses. The drawings, held separately for social equity applicants and general applicants, covered four license types currently capped under state law: cultivator, manufacturer, mezzobusiness, and retailer. The lotteries mark a major step …
Republicans Push to Outlaw Hemp-Derived THC and Cannabinoid Products Across the United States: What the Proposed Ban Means
A Republican-led proposal in the U.S. House is moving forward with language that would federally ban a wide range of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, setting the stage for a significant nationwide shift in hemp regulation, especially when it comes to hemp-derived THC. The legislation, advanced today by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, includes a provision …
CEO of Jack Daniel’s Parent Company Says Marijuana Use Eating Into Alcohol Profits
The legalization of cannabis and the rise in marijuana use as a substitute for alcohol is putting noticeable pressure on the alcohol industry, according to the head of the company behind major liquor brands like Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve. Lawson Whiting, CEO of Brown-Forman Corporation, said during a Thursday earnings call that a 5% …
Massachusetts Bill to Create Cannabis Career Pathways for Justice-Involved Individuals Approved by Joint Committee
A bill to create career opportunities in the cannabis industry for justice-involved individuals has been approved by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy and is now headed to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. Senate Bill 84, sponsored by State Senator Patricia Jehlen, would establish both a comprehensive study and a …
Colorado: Legislation to Modernize Marijuana Laws Signed Into Law by Governor
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has officially signed House Bill 1209 into law, enacting one of the state’s most comprehensive updates to its marijuana regulations in years. The bill, sponsored by Representative William Lindstedt and Representative Jenny Willford, was signed into law today by Governor POlis. The reforms are now set to take effect on January …
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabidivarin (CBDV) Found to Kill Fungal Pathogens, Including Cryptococcus and Dermatophytes
New research shows that the cannabinoids CBD and CBDV have potent antifungal effects, including the ability to kill Cryptococcus neoformans and prevent biofilm formation. A study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases has found that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) possess significant antifungal properties, particularly against the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Conducted by researchers from …
Arkansas: $121 Million in Medical Cannabis Sold So Far in 2025, On Pace to Break Annual Record
Arkansas brought in more than $121 million in medical marijuana sales through the first five months of 2025, according to new data released by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). That marks a 6.3% increase over the same period last year. Between January and May, Arkansans purchased 32,474 pounds of medical marijuana, up from …
Federal Bill That Would Ban Hemp THC Nationwide Passed by House Committee
The House Appropriations Subcommittee has officially advanced a Republican-backed spending bill that includes a controversial provision to ban most consumable cannabinoid products currently sold nationwide. Approved by the committee during a markup session, the legislation contains language that would redefine hemp under federal law, effectively outlawing any product with a “quantifiable” amount of THC or …
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