Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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U.S. Congress: STATES 2.0 Act Gains Sixth Bipartisan Sponsor, Would End Federal Cannabis Prohibition in Legal States
Congressmember Val Hoyle, a Democrat from Oregon, has joined as the newest cosponsor of the STATES 2.0 Act, bringing the total number of House sponsors to six. Hoyle signed on to the measure yesterday, August 8. The STATES 2.0 Act, reintroduced earlier this year by Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH) and Dina Titus …
Study: Marijuana Legalization and Dispensary Openings Not Linked to Increase in Traffic Accidents
A new study published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and the U.S. National Library of Medicine has found no significant link between Connecticut’s legalization of recreational marijuana and motor vehicle accident (MVA) rates, either statewide or near dispensaries. Researchers from the University of Alberta and Yale University School of Medicine analyzed crash data …
Study: Trichoderma hamatum Treatment Improves Drought Tolerance and Boosts Cannabinoid Production in Hemp
A new peer-reviewed study published in Current Plant Biology finds that Trichoderma hamatum, a beneficial soil fungus, can significantly reduce the harmful effects of drought stress in hemp while simultaneously increasing cannabinoid production. The research was conducted by scientists from the National Academy of Agricultural Science, Kangwon National University, and Colorado State University. Hemp plants …
New York Supreme Court Upholds State’s Right to Seize Marijuana From Unlicensed Dispensaries
The New York Supreme Court has ruled that state cannabis regulators have the authority to search and seize marijuana from unlicensed dispensaries, rejecting arguments that such enforcement actions violate the U.S. Constitution. The decision strengthens the Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) efforts to crack down on illegal marijuana operations through its ongoing inspections program. These …
Oregon Campaign to Legalize Cannabis Cafes Clears Legal Hurdle, Set to Launch Signature Drive Next Month
The campaign to legalize cannabis consumption lounges in Oregon has officially cleared a key legal hurdle, with signature gathering to begin next month in pursuit of the 2026 general election. The legal challenge window for the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition’s (OCCC) initiative that would legalize cannabis cafes has ended as of August 7, meaning the …
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Top $48 Million in July, Pushing Year-to-Date Total Past $335 Million
Licensed marijuana stores in New Mexico sold $48,442,752.91 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in July, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to $335,113,603.91. That’s a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Of the July total, $37,120,310.54 came from adult-use sales, while medical marijuana accounted for $11,322,442.41, according to data released by the …
Federal Court Blocks Utah Psilocybin Prosecution, Upholds Religious Freedom Claims
A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Utah religious group seeking legal protection for its use of psilocybin, denying the state’s motion to dismiss the case and halting a criminal prosecution against one of its members. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Jill N. Parrish, rejects arguments from Utah County, Provo City, …
Massachusetts Ballot Proposals Would Repeal Recreational Marijuana Sales, Impose THC Limits
Two separate proposals that would repeal the commercial marijuana market in Massachusetts are among 47 initiative petitions filed ahead of the 2026 election, according to Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office. The measures, submitted by Caroline Cunningham—an activist who previously opposed a psychedelics legalization initiative—would leave the state’s medical marijuana program intact while eliminating adult-use retail …
Workers at Cannabis Software Firm Dutchie File for Landmark Union Election
Today, Product Support Agents and Product Support Analysts from cannabis software company, Dutchie, filed to form a union with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1445. Dutchie, a cannabis software tech company founded in 2017, provides business software to more than 6,500 dispensaries across the country and is responsible for 1 million transactions daily.
The Daily Green Opens Marijuana Dispensary in Times Square
A new cannabis retailer has officially opened its doors in the heart of New York City’s most iconic neighborhood. The Daily Green, a licensed marijuana dispensary, is now open in Times Square, with its grand opening celebration taking place Friday, August 8. Located at 719 7th Ave., the dispensary blends a bold design with a …
