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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Maine House Committee Approves Bill Requiring Electrical Permits to Curb Illegal Marijuana Grows
A House committee in Maine has advanced legislation proponents say would crack down on illicit marijuana cultivation by requiring permits for high-powered electrical upgrades in residential buildings. The bill, titled An Act to Reduce Illegal Cannabis Operations by Requiring Permits for High Electrical Usage, was approved by the Joint Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology …
Johns Hopkins Launches First-Ever Psilocybin Trial for Stroke Recovery
Johns Hopkins University is launching a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help stroke survivors regain motor function—even years after their injury. The study is part of a new agreement between Johns Hopkins and Rose Hill Life Sciences, a company that holds exclusive rights to intellectual property surrounding psilocybin-based treatments for neurological damage. …
NORML Encourages People to Tell Congress: Don’t Strip Medical Marijuana Protections From the Federal Budget
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the nation’s oldest cannabis policy group, has issued a call to action to encourage Congress to oppose any removal of federal provisions protecting state medical cannabis laws. “The White House’s 2026 fiscal year budget request calls for the repeal of a long-standing federal budget rider …
U.S. Congress: House GOP Bill Would Ban Most Hemp-Derived THC Products Nationwide
A newly released House spending bill spearheaded by Republicans includes language that would ban most cannabinoid-based products currently sold nationwide. The legislation, introduced by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, includes a provision that would federally ban consumable cannabis products containing any measurable amount of THC—or …
Study: CBD-Enriched Oil Found Effective in Treating Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children Over 12-Month Period
A large-scale study conducted across 19 universities and hospitals in Thailand, along with the Ministry of Public Health, found that medical-grade cannabidiol (CBD)-enriched oil significantly reduced seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, with most patients tolerating the treatment for over a year. The prospective observational study followed 101 pediatric patients between 2021 and 2023. Participants …
The 8 States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Next (as of June 2025)
Several states are making notable progress toward legalizing marijuana for adult use, with strong public backing and rising legislative interest. While 24 states have already enacted recreational legalization, the following eight are among the most likely to join them next.
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $239 Million in 2025, With $49.8 Million in May Alone
Licensed marijuana stores in New Mexico sold $49,822,238 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in May, according to data released by the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department. This included 1,226,990 individual transactions. Of the May total, $37,947,948.06 came from adult-use purchases. The new numbers push New Mexico’s marijuana sales total for 2025 to $239,646,337.38. Since …
Maine Senate Passes Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill, Sending It to Governor
The Maine Senate has narrowly approved legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, passing the measure 17 to 16 and setting it up for consideration by the governor. House Bill 1034 removes criminal penalties for adults 21 and older who possess up to one gram of psilocybin or one ounce of psilocybin-containing …
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Forms Council to Explore Cannabis Expungements and Legalization
Governor Josh Stein has announced the formation of a new advisory council tasked with examining North Carolina’s approach to cannabis policy, including the potential for expunging past marijuana convictions and legalizing adult-use marijuana. The move comes as Stein pushes for stricter regulations on intoxicating cannabis products and calls for a balanced system that protects public …
New Hampshire Senate to Vote on Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill Thursday, June 5
The New Hampshire Senate is set to vote Thursday, June 5, on legislation that would decriminalize the possession of psilocybin (the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms). House Bill 528, sponsored by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), passed the House with strong bipartisan support in May. While the original version of the bill would have …
