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
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Rejects House-Backed Marijuana Legalization Bill
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has rejected legislation passed by the House that would legalize marijuana sales through a state-run retail system. The Senate Law and Justice Committee voted 7 to 3 today to reject House Bill 1200, with one Democrat joining Republicans in opposition. State Senator Dan Laughlin (R), who chairs the committee, said the …
May 12 2025
Texas House Bill 46 to Expand Medical Cannabis Program Approved by Full House
House Bill 46, which would significantly expand Texas’ medical cannabis program, was given approval by the full Texas House today. The vote was 118 to 16. The measure, which mirrors Senate Bill 1505, would broaden access to low-THC cannabis for patients across the state. It was passed by the House through its second reading, with …
May 12 2025
Anchorage, Alaska Using Millions in Marijuana Tax Revenue to Strengthen Local Child Care System
Anchorage is turning to its marijuana tax revenue to help fix one of the city’s biggest challenges: child care. In a move long in the making, officials are preparing to roll out between $5 to $6 million annually — all from cannabis tax dollars — to improve affordability, accessibility, and sustainability in the city’s child …
May 12 2025
Connecticut House Passes Cannabis Labor Protections Bill in 131 to 12 Vote
A bill that would strengthen labor protections and wage standards for workers in the cannabis industry has cleared the Connecticut House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. House Bill 6842, which mandates labor peace agreements for cannabis establishments and prohibits the inclusion of tips in minimum wage calculations for cannabis workers, passed by a vote …
May 12 2025
Study Finds Hemp Seed Oil May Help Speed Wound Healing
Hemp seed oil may offer a natural and effective alternative for wound care, outperforming conventional antibiotic ointments, according to new research published in the Narra J journal. Scientists from Universitas Syiah Kuala in Indonesia found that hemp seed oil significantly accelerated wound healing in mice compared to both untreated wounds and those treated with chloramphenicol, …
May 12 2025
Massachusetts Cannabis Commissioner Nurys Camargo to Step Down May 23
Nurys Camargo, a commissioner at the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, announced she will step down from her role later this month after more than four years of service. Camargo, who was appointed to the agency’s social justice seat in December 2020, began her tenure in January 2021. She was selected by then-Governor Charlie Baker, Treasurer …
May 12 2025
Oregon Bill to Allow Marijuana Sales and Samples at Events Passed by House Committee, Already Passed Senate
Oregon’s House Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade Committee has given approval to legislation that would allow marijuana businesses to share and sell products at certain events, while also expanding rules around employee access to samples. Senate Bill 558, which has already passed the Oregon Senate in a 19 to 9 vote, was sent to …
May 12 2025
Albuquerque, New Mexico to Fund Universal Basic Income with Cannabis Tax Revenue
The City of Albuquerque, New Mexico has approved a new Universal Basic Income (UBI) initiative aimed at supporting low-income residents, funded by tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales. Spearheaded by Councillor Klarissa Peña, the program is an expansion of the Marijuana Equity and Community Reinvestment Fund, established in 2023 to aid communities adversely affected by …
May 12 2025
Injectable CBD Implant Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Breast Cancer, Study Finds
A novel injectable implant delivering cannabidiol (CBD) directly to tumors has demonstrated promising results in slowing the progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), according to a study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics. Researchers at the University of Madrid developed an in situ forming implant (ISFI) designed to release CBD—a non-psychoactive component of cannabis—over …
May 10 2025
California Department of Cannabis Control Proposes THC Limits, Regulations for Cannabis Products Intended for Animals
The California Department of Cannabis Control has proposed new regulations that would establish statewide standards for cannabis products intended for animals. The proposed rules, announced May 9, would clarify that animal cannabis products are subject to the same core requirements as adult-use cannabis products, but with added restrictions specific to animals. Under the draft regulations, …
