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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California Reports $237.4 Million in Cannabis Tax Revenue for First Quarter of 2025
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue today for the first quarter of 2025. As of May 16, total cannabis tax revenue from first quarter returns is $237.4 million. This figure includes $140.6 million in cannabis excise tax and $96.8 million in sales tax collected from cannabis businesses. These …
New York Senator Files “Small Cannabis Farmer Relief Act”
A new bill filed today in the New York Senate would provide significant regulatory relief for small marijuana farmers, with the goal of making the legal cannabis market more accessible and sustainable for independent growers. Senator Christopher Ryan (D) introduced the legislation, known as the “Small Cannabis Farmer Relief Act,” and it has been formally …
Governor Shapiro Optimistic Pennsylvania Legislature Will Approve Cannabis Legalization Bill by End of June
With Pennsylvania’s budget deadline looming, Governor Josh Shapiro says he’s optimistic that lawmakers can still come together on a marijuana legalization plan. In a press conference held today, Shapiro called on Senate Republicans to bring forward their own version after the chamber rejected a legalization bill passed by the House. “We’ve had really good, honest …
Maine House Approves Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) Decriminalization Bill in 70 to 69 Vote
The Maine House of Representatives has narrowly approved legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, passing the measure by a single vote, 70 to 69. House Bill 1034, backed by a bipartisan coalition of nine lawmakers, would eliminate criminal penalties for adults 21 and older who possess up to one gram …
Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Bill Approved by House Ways and Means Committee, Full House Vote Set for Wednesday
Legislation to reform Massachusetts’ cannabis laws cleared a key hurdle today in the Massachusetts Legislature, gaining approval from the House Ways and Means Committee. The measure, House Bill 4160—titled An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws—is now scheduled for a full vote on the House floor tomorrow, June 4. The legislation represents one of the …
DEA Faces Accusations of Corruption, Constitutional Violations, and Cannabis Bias
The Drug Enforcement Administration is under growing scrutiny for alleged ethical violations, constitutional defiance, and obstruction of marijuana research, prompting calls for mass terminations, agency reform, and congressional intervention. At the center of the controversy is DEA attorney Aarathi Haig, who is spearheading the agency’s case against MMJ BioPharma Cultivation despite being listed as ineligible …
Ohio’s Recreational Cannabis Purchase Limits to Increase Starting Tomorrow, June 4
Starting tomorrow, June 4, Ohio will officially raise the daily purchase limits for recreational marijuana products, according to the state’s Division of Cannabis Control. Under the new rules, those 21 and older will be allowed to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower per day, a notable increase from the previous limit of 2.5 …
CBD Life Sciences Releases New CBD Suppositories for Vaginal and Rectal Relief
CBD Life Sciences Inc. (CBDL) has entered the $2.8 billion global suppository market with the launch of its new line of CBD-infused vaginal and rectal suppositories, offering consumers an alternative delivery method for fast-acting, localized relief. The Arizona-based company says its new products provide a unique approach to addressing issues such as menstrual cramps, endometriosis, …
Study: Cannabis-Based Treatments Associated With Seizure Freedom in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients
A new case series published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience details how cannabis-based products led to seizure freedom in nearly a dozen pediatric and adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto and University Health Network, the retrospective study evaluated 19 patients with DRE—15 of them children—who experienced …
CNBC’s Jim Cramer Calls Aurora Cannabis “a Nice Speculative Stock”
During a recent segment of CNBC’s Mad Money, host Jim Cramer gave a cautiously optimistic take on Aurora Cannabis, calling it “a nice speculative stock.” Cramer made the comments in response to a viewer named Eric from New York, who called in saying: “My question, ECB Aurora Cannabis.” Cramer replied: “You know I keep thinking …
