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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Tennessee Governor Signs Law Banning THCA and Most Hemp-Derived THC Products Starting in 2026
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed into law a bill that will impose sweeping restrictions on the state’s hemp-derived cannabinoid industry beginning in 2026. The legislation, House Bill 1376, bans the production and sale of THCA products and other hemp-derived cannabinoids above 0.3% concentration unless they are Delta-9 THC. It also prohibits direct-to-consumer sales and …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Hit $79.4 Million in May, Highest So Far in 2025
Licensed marijuana retailers in Oregon sold $79,452,604 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in May, marking the highest monthly total so far in 2025. This brings the state’s total for 2025 to around $383 million, with all-time marijuana sales now standing at approximately $7.57 billion since October 2016. According to data released by the Oregon …
Minnesota Marijuana Business License Lottery Set for This Thursday, June 5
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will hold its first round of marijuana business license lotteries this Thursday, June 5. The upcoming drawings will cover both social equity and general applicants seeking cultivation, manufacturing, and mezzobusiness licenses—categories that OCM says are essential to building out the state’s recreational marijuana infrastructure. In addition, a separate lottery …
The 10 Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. as of June 2025
As marijuana use continues to expand nationwide, consumer tastes are evolving—and so are the strains topping the charts. Based on June data from state regulators, Leafly, Weedmaps, retailers, and reader input, here are the 10 most popular marijuana strains in the United States right now, as of June 2025. Eight favorites return with refreshed rankings …
Smart & Safe Florida Submits 377,839 Valid Signatures for 2026 Marijuana Legalization Ballot Effort
Smart & Safe Florida has now submitted 377,839 valid signatures to the Florida Division of Elections in support of their proposed constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, accounting for 42% of the 880,062 signatures required by February 2026. The initiative, which was approved for circulation in January, would legalize the possession, purchase, and use of marijuana …
The U.S. Supreme Court Could Realistically End Cannabis Prohibition in the Near Future
The federal prohibition of cannabis may soon face its most significant challenge since its inception. On May 27, 2025, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a lawsuit by Massachusetts-based cannabis businesses seeking to overturn the federal ban on marijuana. The plaintiffs argued that the federal prohibition is outdated, citing Congress’s evolving stance and …
Minnesota Reaches Settlement With Social Equity Applicants Over Canceled Marijuana Lottery
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has reached a settlement with a group of social equity marijuana license applicants, resolving a legal dispute over a canceled lottery that could have delayed the state’s adult-use licensing process. The agreement, revealed Friday during a Ramsey County District Court hearing, comes just days before the OCM is …
Louisiana Legislature Approves Bill to Ban Kratom, Sending it to Governor Landry
The Louisiana Legislature has passed a bill that would outlaw kratom statewide, sending it to Governor Jeff Landry for final consideration. Senate Bill 154 received final legislative approval this week, passing the House of Representatives in an 89 to 5 vote and the Senate 26 to 11. The measure would ban the possession, manufacture, and …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition in Legal States Gains New Sponsor
Congressmember Gregory Steube, a Republican from Florida, has signed on as the fourth sponsor of the STATES 2.0 Act, a federal proposal to end marijuana prohibition in states that have legalized it. The legislation, officially reintroduced last month by Congressmembers Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH), and Dina Titus (D-NV), would amend the Controlled Substances …
Vermont Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Criminal Record Sealing, Sends it to Governor
The Vermont Legislature has approved a bill that would significantly broaden eligibility for sealing certain criminal history records, sending the measure to Governor Phil Scott for consideration. Senate Bill 12, introduced in January by State Senator Nader Hashim (D), has now cleared both the Senate and House. The legislation replaces Vermont’s current dual system of …
