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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Bipartisan Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition in Legal States Filed in U.S. House
Federal lawmakers have reintroduced the STATES 2.0 Act, which would end federal cannabis prohibition in states that have legalized it. Filed by Congressmembers Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH), and Dina Titus (D-NV), the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) 2.0 Act was officially reintroduced Thursday. The measure would amend the federal Controlled …
Study: Cannabinoids May Help Treat Glaucoma-Related Neurodegeneration Through Multitargeted Effects
A new study published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science finds that cannabinoids may offer a promising multitargeted approach for treating glaucomatous neurodegeneration, especially in patients who experience retinal damage without elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Researchers from Jagran Lakecity University and Truba Institute of Pharmacy in India reviewed current evidence indicating that glaucoma, …
New York Assembly Bill Filed to Allow Marijuana Plant Sales, Senate Companion Already Introduced
A companion bill to Senate Bill 7387 has been filed today in the New York Assembly that would allow licensed marijuana businesses to sell immature cannabis plants directly to consumers for home cultivation. Assembly Bill 7998 was introduced by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) and has been assigned to the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job …
Washington State House Approves Cannabis Advertising Bill, Sends It Back to Senate for Concurrence
The Washington State House of Representatives voted 72 to 23 today to approve Senate Bill 5206, legislation that would revise how marijuana retailers can advertise their businesses. The measure, which previously passed the Senate by a vote of 39 to 9, now returns there for a vote of concurrence due to amendments adopted in the …
Largest-Ever Meta-Analysis of Medical Cannabis Finds “Overwhelming Scientific Consensus” for Treating Cancer Symptoms
On Tuesday, April 15, Frontiers in Oncology published the largest meta-analysis ever conducted on medical cannabis and its effects on cancer-related symptoms—a groundbreaking scientific achievement. Led by Cancer Playbook, powered by Whole Health Oncology Institute (WHOI), this systematic research review aggregated data from over 10,000 peer-reviewed studies—a scale never before achieved in this field, and …
New Poll Reveals that Most Canadians See Cannabis as a Key Pillar of Canada’s Economic Future, 64% Want Government to Support Industry Growth
Organigram Global Inc., Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, today released new public opinion data showing strong national support for growing Canada’s economy through homegrown industries, including the legal cannabis sector. The national survey, commissioned by Organigram Global and conducted by Abacus Data between April 3–8, 2025, arrives at a pivotal moment for Canada’s …
Bipartisan Maine Bill Would Give Licensed Marijuana Cultivators 120-Day Grace Period for Excise Tax Payments
A bill introduced yesterday in the Maine Legislature would give adult-use marijuana cultivation facilities more time to pay excise taxes, easing a key financial burden on growers in the state’s regulated cannabis industry. House Paper 1095 (LD 1654), sponsored by Representative David Boyer of Poland along with a bipartisan group of 11 other lawmakers, has …
Delaware Senate Passes Bill to Curb County Restrictions on Marijuana Stores
The Delaware Senate gave approval today to Senate Bill 75, which would limit the ability of counties to restrict marijuana retail and cultivation businesses. The measure now heads to the House for consideration. SB 75 would prevent counties from prohibiting marijuana retailers from operating in commercial or industrial zones, with exceptions only in specific cases …
North Carolina Lawmaker Files “Compassionate Care Act” to Legalize Medical Cannabis
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, titled the Compassionate Care Act, was officially filed today in the North Carolina House of Representatives. The legislation (House Bill 1011) is sponsored by Representative Aisha Dew and would allow patients with certain debilitating medical conditions to access and use marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. The …
Nevada Assembly Health Committee Approves Bill to Launch Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program
Today, the Nevada Assembly Health Committee approved a bill that would establish a pilot program for the supervised use of psychedelic substances in mental health treatment. Assembly Bill 378 would create the Alternative Therapy Pilot Program, which would allow eligible patients—specifically military veterans and first responders aged 21 and over who have been diagnosed with …
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