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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Tulsa Community College Launches Cannabis Certificate Programs for Oklahoma’s Marijuana Industry
Tulsa Community College has launched a new set of cannabis certificate programs designed to help students prepare for jobs in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry, with online courses that can be completed in as little as eight to 16 weeks.
Study Finds Powder-Based CBD Formulation Dramatically Improves Stability Over Oil
According to a study being published in the August issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, and published online ahead of print by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, how cannabidiol (CBD) is formulated plays a major role in how well it holds up over time, with powder-based systems significantly outperforming traditional oil …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $231 Million in 2026 as Dispensary Count Reaches 204
Ohio’s legal marijuana market has generated $231,349,582 in total sales so far in 2026 (as of March 14), according to new data from the Division of Cannabis Control.
South Carolina Senate Advances Compromise Bill Regulating Hemp THC Drinks and Gummies
South Carolina’s full Senate has approved a rewritten version of House Bill 3924 on a 35 to 4 vote. The legislation would allow hemp beverages containing up to 5 milligrams of THC to be sold in convenience stores and grocery stores, but only if they are kept behind the counter alongside nicotine products.
CBG Found to Trigger Multiple Cancer Cell Death Pathways in Pancreatic Tumor Cells
New research published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine found that cannabigerol (CBG) may have strong anti-cancer effects against pancreatic cancer cells, with researchers saying the compound slowed cell growth and triggered multiple forms of programmed cell death.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases New Details on CBD Pilot Program, Starting April 1
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has posted new details about its forthcoming hemp products pilot, confirming that certain Medicare beneficiaries may receive eligible hemp-derived products through participating organizations beginning April 1.
Colorado Marijuana Taxes Reach $19.3 Million in January, Top $3.12 Billion All-Time
Colorado brought in nearly $20 million in marijuana tax revenue in January, and the state recorded over $1.31 billion in marijuana sales during calendar year 2025, according to new data released this week by the Department of Revenue.
Idaho Medical Cannabis Initiative Surpasses Signature Requirement, Campaign to Keep Collecting to Offset Any Invalid Signatures
A campaign to place medical marijuana legalization before Idaho voters in November has now collected more than 73,000 signatures, topping the roughly 70,000 needed to qualify for the ballot. Even so, organizers say the work is far from over.
Maryland Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Protecting Veterinarians Who Discuss Cananbis for Animals
Maryland’s Senate Bill 54, which would protect veterinarians from professional discipline solely for discussing or recommending cananbis products for animals, has now passed the full Senate in a unanimous 45 to 0 vote.
Vermont Bill to Double Marijuana Purchase Limits, Allow Events and Deliveries Advances to Full Senate After Clearing Three Committees
A Vermont bill that would expand marijuana purchase and possession limits while allowing cannabis events and deliveries has advanced further in the legislature and is now headed to the full Senate.
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