Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 13 2025
North Carolina Cannabis Superstore, Nation’s Largest Marijuana Outlet, Celebrates 250 Days Open to Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina is marking a major milestone this week: 250 days of continuous operation since opening its doors to everyone 21 and older on September 7, 2024. Operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the superstore is the only legal marijuana outlet in the state—and it’s …
May 13 2025
Texas House Approves Medical Cannabis Bill, Officially Sending It to Senate
The Texas House of Representatives has given final approval to House Bill 46, voting 121 to 22 to pass the legislation through its third and final reading and send it to the Senate for consideration. HB 46, which was passed today through its final reading a day after it passed its second reading, would significantly …
May 13 2025
Oregon Legislature Approves Psilocybin Bill Protecting Licensed Health Providers, Sending it to Governor Kotek
The Oregon Senate has voted 24 to 5 in favor of legislation that would allow licensed health care providers to discuss and offer psilocybin services without risking disciplinary action. House Bill 2387, which cleared the House unanimously in a 55 to 0 vote last month, now heads to Governor Tina Kotek for consideration. If signed …
May 13 2025
New York Bill Proposes New Standards for Conditional Marijuana Retail Licenses
New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney (D) introduced legislation today that would establish new eligibility requirements for conditional adult-use marijuana retail dispensary licenses. The measure, Senate Bill 7890, has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. Proponents say it’s designed to ensure that licenses are granted to individuals or organizations with strong ties …
May 13 2025
Former Uruguay President José Mujica, Who Led Nation to Become First-Ever to Legalize Cannabis, Dies at 89
José “Pepe” Mujica, the former president of Uruguay who championed marijuana legalization and led his nation to become the first in the world to officially legalize recreational cannabis, has died at the age of 89. Mujica served as president from 2010 to 2015, during which time he oversaw a bold and historic shift in drug …
May 13 2025
Delaware Committee Approves Bill to Regulate Hemp-Derived THC-Infused Beverages
The Delaware House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee has approved a bill to create a regulatory framework for the production and sale of hemp-derived THC-infused beverages. House Bill 98 was filed on May 7 and cleared committee today, just six days later. The proposal would allow licensed marijuana product manufacturers and licensed alcohol manufacturers to …
May 13 2025
Study: Cannabichromene (CBC) Demonstrates Antidepressant Effects in Animal and Computer Model
A new study published in Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology found that cannabichromene (CBC), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may have significant antidepressant effects through its interaction with cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptors. The study was conducted by researchers from four Indian institutions, including G D Goenka University and Amity University. Using a combination of computer modeling and animal …
May 13 2025
Missouri Supreme Court Hears Case on Stacked Marijuana Taxes Impacting Dozens of Cities and Counties
The Missouri Supreme Court is considering whether cities and counties can both impose a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana, a decision that could affect more than 70 jurisdictions statewide. The case centers on Robust Missouri 3 LLC, a dispensary in Florissant that says customers are currently paying a combined marijuana sales tax of 6%—3% …
May 13 2025
Study: Full-Spectrum CBD With Small Amounts of THC Reduces Alcohol Cravings Without Adverse Effects
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) containing trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may reduce alcohol cravings in individuals with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), without causing significant side effects. Researchers from the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado conducted a randomized, eight-week trial with 44 …
May 13 2025
Michigan Marijuana Sales Total $270.2 Million in April, Over $1 Billion Year-to-Date, Cost Per Ounce Reaches New Low
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan totaled $270,167,826.22 in April, bringing the year-to-date total to above $1 billion, according to a new report released by the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. This includes $269,652,599.29 in adult-use sales and $515,226.93 in medical marijuana sales in April. The combined total represents a slight dip from March’s $276.9 million, though …
