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: Aesthetic Elements of Psychedelic Experiences Strongly Linked to Psychological Benefits
A new study finds that the aesthetic quality of psychedelic experiences—such as vivid visual imagery and emotional beauty—may be a key factor in promoting therapeutic benefits. Researchers at the University of Colorado surveyed 96 individuals who had used classic psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, DMT, or mescaline within the past year. Participants completed several psychological assessments, …
Study: Strong Majority of Psychiatric Patients Open to Psilocybin Therapy, Including Non-Hallucinogenic Options
A majority of psychiatric patients support the idea of psilocybin therapy, with many showing a willingness to try non-hallucinogenic forms, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. The study, conducted by researchers at Wright State University, surveyed patients aged 18 to 65 at a community mental health center to assess their …
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to Vote Next Week on Marijuana Legalization
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is just days away from voting on a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana on tribal land for everyone 21 and older. Scheduled for a special election on June 10, Referendum No. 2025-01 would allow adults to possess, produce, and distribute marijuana within the tribe’s jurisdiction. Although the referendum would …
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Reach $157 Million in May, Pushing 2025 Total to $750 Million
Florida’s medical marijuana market generated $157,368,038 in sales during May, according to figures released today by the research firm Headset. With May’s numbers now in, Florida’s 2025 marijuana sales total $748,497,423. This includes revised totals of $155,307,418 for April, $150,896,110 for March, $139,346,318 for February, and $145,579,539 for January. Dried marijuana flower once again accounted …
Ohio House Committee Sets June 4 Hearing on Bill to Roll Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Law
The House Judiciary Committee in Ohio has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, June 4 on Senate Bill 56, a proposal to roll-back portions of the state’s voter-approved cannabis legalization law. The hearing is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on June 4 in Room 313 of the State House, with SB 56 listed second on the …
The Cannabis Bills Currently Being Considered in U.S. Congress As of June 2025
As of June 2025, the U.S. Congress is actively considering several cannabis-related bills that address issues ranging from state autonomy and veterans’ access to medical marijuana, to banking reforms and federal research policies. These legislative efforts include: STATES 2.0 Act (H.R. 2934) Introduced by Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH), and Dina Titus (D-NV), …
Federal Judge Rejects Oregon’s Attempt to Dismiss Psilocybin ADA Lawsuit
A federal judge has denied the Oregon Health Authority’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges the state’s refusal to allow home-based psilocybin services for people with disabilities. Filed by four trained or licensed psilocybin facilitators, the lawsuit claims Oregon’s psilocybin regulations violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to accommodate clients who …
Texas Set to Simultaneously Expand Medical Cannabis Program and Ban Hemp-Derived THC
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign two contrasting marijuana-related bills into law—one that would dramatically expand the state’s medical cannabis program, and another that would effectively ban most hemp-derived THC products. The first measure, House Bill 46, would broaden the state’s limited Compassionate Use Program by adding several new qualifying conditions, including chronic …
Tennessee Governor Signs Law Banning THCA and Most Hemp-Derived THC Products Starting in 2026
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed into law a bill that will impose sweeping restrictions on the state’s hemp-derived cannabinoid industry beginning in 2026. The legislation, House Bill 1376, bans the production and sale of THCA products and other hemp-derived cannabinoids above 0.3% concentration unless they are Delta-9 THC. It also prohibits direct-to-consumer sales and …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Hit $79.4 Million in May, Highest So Far in 2025
Licensed marijuana retailers in Oregon sold $79,452,604 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in May, marking the highest monthly total so far in 2025. This brings the state’s total for 2025 to around $383 million, with all-time marijuana sales now standing at approximately $7.57 billion since October 2016. According to data released by the Oregon …
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