Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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 Awards First Round of CAURD Grants to 52 Retail Cannabis Licensees
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), in partnership with Empire State Development (ESD), has awarded the first round of funding through the $5 million Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Grant Program to 52 licensed dispensary owners across the state. This grant initiative helps cover essential startup and operational costs such as commercial …
Colorado Governor Issues Mass Pardons for Psilocybin Possession Following New Law
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a sweeping round of pardons for individuals with past psilocybin-related convictions, marking the state’s first-ever move of this kind for psychedelics. The announcement came Wednesday during the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference, just two weeks after Governor Polis signed legislation granting himself and future governors the authority to issue clemency …
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Issues First Marijuana Business License, Announces Upcoming License Application Opportunities
Today, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that it has issued the first cannabis business license in the state of Minnesota. The first licensee, Herb Quest, LLC, is a microbusiness located in Brook Park in Pine County, Minnesota, whose initial primary business activity will be outdoor cultivation of cannabis plants. “Issuing the first business …
Colorado Marijuana Taxes and Fees Total Over $20 Million in May, Year-to-Date Total Tops $95 Million
Colorado brought in $20,143,978 in marijuana taxes and fees in May, bringing the state’s year-to-date total for 2025 to $95,461,601. That’s according to new data published by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Of the revenue collected in May, $19,284,989 came from marijuana-related taxes, while $858,990 was generated through licensing and other regulatory fees. The single …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Reach $849 Million, Nearly 11 Million Transactions 10 Months After Legal Market Launch
Ohio’s legal marijuana market continues to grow at a steady pace, with new data showing the state has now surpassed $849 million in total marijuana sales since the launch of adult-use sales in August. According to the Division of Cannabis Control, from August 7 through June 14, Ohio retailers brought in $849,695,302 in marijuana sales. …
Michigan Marijuana Industry Now Employs 38,827 Workers, Surpasses $1.3 Billion in 2025 Sales
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan totaled over $272 million in May, according to a report released by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), bringing year-to-date sales to $1,327,428,076.88. May’s sales figure includes $553,000 in medical marijuana sales and $272 million from the adult-use market. Adult-use flower remained the top-selling product, generating nearly $118 million in sales. …
Maine Legislature Passes Bill Creating Separate Licensing System for Sun-Grown Marijuana With Significantly Lower Fees
A bill to establish a distinct regulatory structure for sun-grown marijuana, with lowers costs, has passed both chambers of the Maine Legislature and is now on its way to Governor Janet Mills for consideration. The legislation was approved by the Senate in a 21 to 14 vote, after clearing the House 110 to 35. The …
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Eyes Final Vote on Social Consumption Rules by Late July
The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is moving forward with finalizing regulations that would allow adults to use marijuana in designated social settings, with a vote on the final rules expected by the end of July. Despite the final vote expected to come next month, CCC Acting Chairman Bruce Stebbins emphasized during a Tuesday meeting that …
Alaska: Proponents of Legalizing Psychedelics Begin Signature Drive for 2026 Initiative
A group of Alaska advocates has launched an effort to legalize certain natural psychedelics and establish a regulated system for their supervised use. Organizers with Natural Medicine Alaska began collecting initial signatures this week in Anchorage and Palmer. The move kicks off the state’s ballot initiative process, with the first step requiring just 100 valid …
Study: Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extracts Reduce Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and Insomnia Symptoms in Majority of Patients
A study published in the Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy found that full-spectrum cannabis extracts containing both THC and CBD significantly improved symptoms of chronic pain in most patients, while also reducing anxiety and insomnia. The prospective, open-label study followed 88 patients between the ages of 35 and 88 who were diagnosed with …
