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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Relm Launches Kidnap and Ransom Insurance for Cannabis Executives Amid Rising Security Threats
Relm Insurance today announced the launch of its Kidnap and Ransom (K&R) insurance product which is “specifically designed to protect individuals and organizations in the digital asset and cannabis sectors from a growing spectrum of physical threats, including kidnap, extortion, malicious detention, and other crisis events.” The Bermuda-based specialty insurer said the coverage is designed …
Florida’s 2026 Medical Marijuana Sales Near 6 Billion mg of THC as Dispensary Count Tops 750 for First Time
Florida’s medical marijuana market added another strong week of sales, with new data from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use showing that dispensaries sold 439,815,049 milligrams of THC and 149,389.938 ounces of smokable marijuana during the reporting period covering April 3 through April 9. That brings Florida’s 2026 total to 5,946,524,061 milligrams of THC and …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $131.09 Million in March, With Recreational Purchases Setting a New Monthly Record
Missouri’s legal marijuana market brought in $131.09 million in sales in March, driven by a new monthly record for recreational purchases. According to the latest state figures from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, adult-use marijuana sales totaled $119.15 million during the month, the highest monthly total since legal sales launched in the …
Vireo Growth and Glass House to Merge California Retail Operations Into 23-Store Marijuana Network Through New Joint Venture
Vireo Growth and Glass House Brands announced Monday that they are forming a joint venture that would combine their California dispensary operations into a single retail platform spanning 23 locations, a move the companies say would create one of the largest marijuana retail networks in the state. Under the agreement, each company would contribute its …
Virginia Governor Expected to Request Amendments to Bill Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Sales Ahead of Midnight Deadline
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is expected to request multiple amendments today to legislation that would legalize licensed recreational marijuana sales, with the possibility of a sweeping rewrite still on the table as the midnight deadline approaches. Under state law, the governor has until 11:59 p.m. on April 13 to take action on the measure. Her …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Reach $255 Million in March, All-Time Total Tops $15.7 Billion, Industry Supports 40.7k Jobs
Michigan’s marijuana market generated $255,478,220.79 in combined medical and adult-use sales in March, according to a new monthly report from the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency. That total included $255,064,160.51 from the adult-use market and $414,060.28 from medical marijuana sales. Compared to the $276,946,009 sold in March 2025, overall sales were down by about 7.8%. However, …
White House Schedules Two New CBD Policy Meetings for April 16 and 17
The White House has scheduled two new meetings tied to the FDA’s cannabidiol (CBD) enforcement policy, adding to the five stakeholder discussions that already occurred earlier this month. According to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs calendar, Groff North America Inc., a company involved in hemp genetics and botanical operations, is scheduled to meet …
Study Finds Cannabinoid Compounds Trigger Ferroptosis in Aggressive Brain Cancer Cells
According to a study published by The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. cannabinoid compounds may help kill glioblastoma cells by triggering ferroptosis, a form of iron-dependent cell death. The study was conducted by researchers from Ankara Medipol University. It focused on glioblastoma multiforme, the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor, which is known for its …
Study: Cannabidiol Shows Potential to Target Key Drivers of Diabetic Heart Disease
A study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy reports cannabidiol (CBD) may help address multiple underlying mechanisms involved in diabetic heart disease. Conducted by researchers from Bowen University, North-West University, Nelson Mandela University, and the University of the Western Cape, the review highlights CBD’s potential to impact several pathways linked to cardiovascular complications in people with …
Alabama’s Medical Marijuana Market Set to Launch May 4
After years of delays, court fights and repeated licensing setbacks, Alabama’s medical marijuana industry is now on the verge of opening its first dispensary. State officials say Callie’s Apothecary is expected to begin operations in Montgomery on May 4, making it the first dispensary to launch under Alabama’s medical marijuana law. The opening is expected …
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