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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These States Are the Most Likely to Become the 25th to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
As of April, 24 states have legalized recreational cannabis, with the race to become the 25th heating up. Currently several states are making significant strides toward legalization. Based on recent legislative activity and political momentum, the states listed below are among the most likely to make the leap. New Hampshire New Hampshire stands out as …
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Announces Final Cannabis Rules Published in State Register, Now in Effect
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced yesterday that the rules governing Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market have been published in the State Register – the final step in making them officially adopted and in effect. The rules were approved by an administrative law judge (ALJ) without changes on April 2. Publishing the rules allows …
Metrc Announces In-Person Events in Illinois to Prepare Cannabis Licensees for Track-and-Trace Transition
Metrc, the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., announced it will host in-person roadshows throughout Illinois to help licensed businesses prepare for the state’s transition to Metrc as the track-and-trace system of record. The Illinois events will include important information to help licensees get up and running quickly while making the …
Florida House Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Waive Medical Marijuana Card Fees for Veterans, Extend Validity to Two Years
In a unanimous vote today, the Florida House Health and Human Services Committee approved a bill that would waive medical marijuana card fees for veterans and extend the validity of all cards from one year to two. House Bill 555 would eliminate the state’s fee for issuing, renewing, or replacing medical marijuana identification cards for …
Red Light Holland Cleared to Begin U.S. Psilocybin Imports Through DEA-Approved Partner
Red Light Holland has announced that its U.S.-based partner, Irvine Labs, has secured a 2025 psilocybin quota from the Drug Enforcement Administration, a necessary step toward importing naturally derived psilocybin from the Netherlands into the United States. With this DEA quota in hand, Irvine Labs is now preparing to apply for an import permit that …
Lawmakers in Chile Introduce Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cultivation and Possession for Everyone 18+
A group of lawmakers in Chile has introduced legislation that would legalize the use and cultivation of marijuana for those 18 and older, marking a significant step toward reforming the country’s cannabis laws. The measure, filed Wednesday by the Regulation for Peace group, proposes a legal framework for personal possession, cultivation, and private use of …
Oregon House Unanimously Approves Bill Expanding Psilocybin Access and Oversight
The Oregon House of Representatives has unanimously approved House Bill 2387, advancing legislation that would expands access to psilocybin services while strengthening regulatory oversight and transparency. HB 2387 allows licensed health care providers regulated by certain state boards to discuss and provide psilocybin services if they are also licensed psilocybin facilitators. The bill clarifies that …
Psilocin May Help Relieve Itching, Finds Study
A study from researchers at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences has found that psilocin significantly reduced scratching behavior in an animal model of pruritus, suggesting it may have potential as a treatment for chronic itch conditions. The study, published in Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, tested varying doses of psilocin (which is the main active …
U.S. Cannabis Market Projected to Reach $76 Billion by 2030, Driven by Legalization, Health Demand and Industry Expansion
The U.S. cannabis industry is on track to reach a market value of $76.39 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Research and Markets. This would represent an 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 through the end of the decade, fueled by expanding legalization, increased consumer demand, and innovations in cultivation …
Study: Cannabis Leaves Improve Taste and Quality of Kombucha by Enhancing Fermentation
Researchers from Thailand’s Kasetsart University have found that cannabis leaves can significantly improve the taste and quality of kombucha by boosting beneficial bacteria and reducing harsh acidity. The study, published by the journal Foods, examined the use of Thai cannabis leaves in kombucha brewed with assam green tea. The cannabis leaves were found to be …
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