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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New York State Office of Cannabis Management Releases 2024 Market Report Analyzing First Two Years of Legal Sales
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has published its comprehensive 2024 Market Report, providing critical insights into the growth and development of the adult-use cannabis market over its first two years since sales commenced. The report provides the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) with the data and insights necessary to evaluate market outcomes and determine whether …
New Pennsylvania Poll Finds Support for Marijuana Legalization at Highest Level Ever, Just 21% Oppose
Support for legal marijuana in Pennsylvania has climbed to its highest level since Muhlenberg College first began tracking the issue in 2013. According to the latest Muhlenberg College Public Health Survey, 52% of adult Pennsylvanians say they favor legalizing marijuana for any purpose. This marks a three-point increase from last year and continues a broader …
Over 60 U.S. Senators Now Support SAFER Banking Act to Establish Nationwide Cannabis Banking
Around two-thirds of U.S. senators now support the SAFER Banking Act, a measure that would allow marijuana businesses nationwide to access traditional banking services. According to a detailed analysis of each senator’s stance (using publicly available information such as committee votes, social media posts, etc.), 66 senators are in favor of the legislation, or at …
Oklahoma Governor Calls for Coordinated Action to “Protect Oklahomans from Psychoactive Marijuana Byproducts”
Today, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a coordinated statewide effort “for enforcement against the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, and sale of psychoactive marijuana byproducts that pose a growing risk to public health and safety across Oklahoma. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Director …
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Updating Background Check Rules for Marijuana Industry, 2025 Launch of Adult-Use Market Still Possible
On Friday, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help run a licensed marijuana business. “Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry is going to create good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state to help pay for schools, housing, and healthcare. …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $98 Million in March, Bringing 2025 Total to Over $280 Million
Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $98,001,029 in total sales for March 2025, according to new data released by the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Of that amount, $56.3 million came from dried marijuana flower, $29 million from concentrates, and $12 million from edibles. The average price per gram in March was $8.72, a drop from the $9 average …
Green Thumb Opening 22nd RISE Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Florida, Their 104th Nationwide
RISE Dispensaries, a cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced today that RISE Dispensary Ocala, the company’s 22nd retail location in Florida and 104th nationwide, will open on April 29. Located at 3873 SW College Road, the dispensary will offer medical patients a diverse collection of cannabis products from brands including RYTHM, …
Montana Senate Approves Resolution for Study on Marijuana’s Public Health and Safety Impacts
The Montana Senate has approved Senate Joint Resolution 48 in a decisive 42 to 4 vote during its second reading on Friday, advancing the measure closer to final passage. Sponsored by State Senators Mallerie Yakawich (R), Greg Hertz (R), and Tom McGillvray (R), the resolution calls for an interim study of the public health and …
CBD Found to Significantly Reduce Seizures Across Multiple Forms of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in New Study
A new study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior found that cannabidiol (CBD) may be a highly effective adjunct treatment for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), helping to significantly lower seizure frequency across a variety of epilepsy types. Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, the …
70% of New Hampshire Residents Support Legalizing Marijuana, New Poll Finds
Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in New Hampshire, according to a new Granite State Poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. The poll found that 70% of New Hampshire residents strongly or somewhat support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Support has increased slightly since …
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