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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Cannabinoids Discovered in Rhododendron Plant
Researchers have identified two cannabinoids and three other bioactive compounds in Rhododendron, a plant native to Pakistan that has long been used in traditional medicine. In a study published in Natural Product Research, scientists from the University of Swat and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in the UK analyzed the leaves of Rhododendron anthopogon, a …
Portland Marijuana Cafes Can Now Sell Non-Infused Drinks Like Lattes and Teas, Following Unanimous City Council Vote
Cannabis retailers in Portland, Maine can now legally serve freshly prepared drinks like lattes and teas, as long as they don’t contain marijuana. The Portland City Council and mayor voted unanimously on Monday to update city code and allow marijuana retail locations to operate as restaurants in the context of nonalcoholic beverage preparation. This change …
Rwanda Nears Completion of Medical Marijuana Facility, Targets Export Market Despite Banning Domestic Use
Rwanda’s first medical marijuana production facility is 83% complete and poised to be one of the region’s most tightly regulated export-focused operations. Overseen by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in partnership with King Kong Organics (KKOG), the project is part of a state-sanctioned effort to produce cannabis oils exclusively for foreign markets. Located in the …
California Governor Announces Largest Ever Multi-Agency Operation Seizes $123.5 Million in Illicit Cannabis
In its largest operation to date, the state’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force dedicated to eradicating illegal cannabis operations conducted a large-scale, multi-agency operation in the Central Valley, leading to the seizure of 105,700 illicit cannabis plants and 22,057 pounds of processed cannabis worth $123.5 million. Through the Task Force, during the week of May …
Goldflower Cannabis To Open Seventh Florida Location In Miami on June 14
Goldflower Cannabis, one of Florida’s fastest-growing vertically integrated cannabis companies, has announced the grand opening of its seventh retail location, set to open in the heart of Miami on Saturday, June 14th at 7401 Bird Road, Miami. “Known for setting a new standard in cannabis cultivation, product excellence, and customer experience, Goldflower continues its expansion to meet rising patient demand across …
Cannabis Leaders Urge California Legislature to Freeze Excise Tax Increase to Preserve Public Health Gains & Stabilize the Legal Market
Today, cannabis industry leaders met with California legislators, policymakers, and regulators to urge them to freeze the cannabis excise tax at its current 15% rate through a budget trailer bill. Without action, the excise tax will automatically increase to 19% on July 1, 2025, a more than 25% increase that would “further drive consumers to the dangerous …
Washington State Study Finds Cannabis Production Far Outpaces Sales, Raises Concerns About Surplus Product
A new report presented to Washington lawmakers shows the state produced far more marijuana in 2023 than it sold, prompting concerns about where the excess product is ending up. According to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, marijuana production in 2023 was two to three times greater than what was purchased by consumers. Yet …
New York Bill Filed to Allow Marijuana Microbusinesses to Shift to Cultivation or Sell Without Storefront
Senator Michelle Hinchey (D) introduced new legislation today that would expand flexibility for licensed marijuana microbusinesses in New York. The proposal, Senate Bill 8189, would give licensed microbusinesses the ability to convert their license type to an adult-use cannabis cultivation license, with approval from the Office of Cannabis Management. Those choosing to convert would be …
Study: Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extract May Aid Gut and Organ Recovery After Stroke
According to the results of a new study published in Inflammopharmacology, full-spectrum cannabis sativa extract (FSC) may offer significant benefits in protecting the gut and peripheral organs following an ischemic stroke. Researchers from Brazil, Canada, and the United States examined the effects of FSC on male Wistar rats that underwent a 60-minute middle cerebral artery …
Oregon House Passes Bill to Allow Marijuana Sales and Sampling at Events, Sending it to Governor
The Oregon House of Representatives voted 40 to 10 yesterday to pass a bill that would allow marijuana businesses to share and sell products at certain events, while expanding rules around employee access to samples. The measure, Senate Bill 558, has already cleared the Senate and will soon be sent to Governor Tina Kotek. The …
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