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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Arizona Recalls Marijuana Prerolls Over Possible Aspergillus Contamination
The Arizona Department of Health Services has issued a recall of marijuana prerolls after testing raised concerns about possible contamination with Aspergillus, a type of fungus that can trigger allergic reactions or infections.
Maryland House Passes Bill to Expand Micro Dispensary Workforce and Revise Marijuana Agent Training
A bill that would expand staffing flexibility for some of Maryland’s marijuana businesses while updating state training rules has cleared the House of Delegates and now heads to the Senate.
U.S. Marijuana Sales Reach $2.12 Billion in February, Up Nearly 10% From a Year Ago
Legal cannabis stores across the United States generated over $2.12 billion in sales in February, a notable increase over the $1.97 billion sold in February 2025.
Tennessee’s Pot for Potholes Act, Which Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Set for March 23 Senate Judiciary Hearing
A Tennessee bill that would legalize recreational marijuana and create a statewide system for cultivation, processing, testing, transportation and retail sales has been placed on the Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for March 23.
Study: Fennel Oil and Yeast Lysate Boost Marijuana Disease Resistance and Cannabinoid Levels
A new study published in Industrial Crops and Products found that a combination of fennel essential oil, yeast lysate and beneficial microbes may help marijuana plants fight off disease and pests while also increasing levels of key cannabinoids.
Michigan Marijuana Sales Top $234.5 Million in February, Price Per Ounce Down 10% From a Year Ago
Michigan brought in $234.5 million in combined marijuana sales in February, according to a new report (PDF) released by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. That included $234,170,098.28 in adult-use sales and $386,903.69 in medical marijuana sales.
Trulieve Sues Florida Over Restrictive Medical Marijuana Marketing Rule
Trulieve, Florida’s largest medical marijuana company with over 160 dispensaries statewide, has filed a lawsuit challenging a state emergency rule that sharply limits how licensed operators can market and advertise their products.
Connecticut Bill Requiring Full Minimum Wage for Marijuana Workers Approved by Key Committee
A Connecticut bill that would require marijuana workers to receive the full state minimum wage, without tips counting toward that total, was approved yesterday by the Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees in a 9 to 4 vote.
DEA Admits Teen Cannabis Use Has Drastically Decreased Since 1995, Despite Dozens of States Legalizing Cannabis
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is acknowledging that teen cannabis use has fallen sharply over the past three decades, despite 40 states legalizing medical cannabis and 24 legalizing adult-use cannabis within that period.
Study: Marijuana Extract Shows Strong Antibacterial Potential Against Fish Pathogens
A study published this month by the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that leaf extracts from marijuana may help fight bacterial infections in fish by limiting bacterial growth, disrupting biofilms and interfering with quorum sensing, a communication process bacteria use to coordinate harmful activity.
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