Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Feb 10 2025
Study: CBD Hydrogel Microneedle Patch “Has Obvious Therapeutic Effects” for Psoriasis Patients
According to the results of a new study, a cannabidiol (CBD) hydrogel microneedle patch may offer significant therapeutic benefits for psoriasis patients. Published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, the study found that CBD can inhibit the proliferation of keratinocytes, a key factor in psoriasis progression. Researchers from Kunming Medical University and Central South …
Feb 10 2025
Ohio: Nearly $500 Million in Marijuana Sales Since Recreational Market Launch on August 7
Since Ohio launched their recreational marijuana market on August 7, the state has generated nearly $500 million in total sales. Data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control shows that there has been $319,594,427 in recreational marijuana sold since August 7, as of February 8, while medical marijuana sales contributed $170,751,919. Between August …
Feb 10 2025
Rhode Island: Nearly $10 Million in Legal Cannabis Sold in January
In January, there was nearly $10 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Rhode Island. Licensed marijuana outlets in Rhode Island sold $9.57 million worth of marijuana between January 1 and January 31, according to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. While this marks a slight decline from the $10.11 million …
Feb 10 2025
Arizona House Approves Bill Restricting Marijuana Advertising
Arizona’s House of Representatives has approved House Bill 2179, a measure introduced last month by State Representative Selina Bliss (R). The legislation establishes strict advertising regulations for marijuana businesses and nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries. The bill will receive one more House vote (third reading) before moving to the Senate. If enacted, HB 2179 would prohibit …
Feb 10 2025
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Launches Grant Program for Those Negatively Impacted by Cannabis Prohibition
Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced a new program to help fund projects addressing a range of community needs, including “economic development, public health, violence prevention, youth development and civil legal aid”. CanRenew Community Restoration Grants will be awarded to eligible organizations for investments in communities where long-term residents are eligible to …
Feb 10 2025
Florida Now Has Over 900,000 Registered Medical Marijuana Patients
Florida now has over 900,000 residents registered as medical marijuana patients. According to data released by the Florida Department of Health, the state has 900,540 patients as of the end of January. Florida legalized medical marijuana in 2016, via voter approval of Amendment 2. The law allows those with qualifying conditions who receive a recommendation …
Feb 10 2025
Maryland Senate Finance Committee Approves Bill to Ease Security Guard Requirements for Cannabis Industry
The Maryland Senate Finance Committee has approved a bipartisan measure to easy certain requirements for becoming a security guard in the legal cannabis industry. Senate Bill 299 was introduced on January 10 by State Senators Mary Carozza (R) and Brian Feldman (D), and was approved today by the Finance Committee. The bill would eliminate the …
Feb 10 2025
Washington Committee Schedules Vote on Bill to Allow Direct-to-Consumer Marijuana Sales
Washington’s Senate Labor & Commerce Committee has scheduled a vote on Senate Bill 5403, which would allow marijuana producers and processors to sell directly to consumers. Introduced on January 21 by State Senators Rebecca Saldaña (D), Deborah Krishnadasan (D), and T’wina Nobles (D), the legislation would allow licensed marijuana producers and processors to sell marijuana …
Feb 10 2025
Missouri Marijuana Sales Top $122 Million in January
Missouri marijuana sales in January fell short of December’s record-breaking total, but remained strong. Data released today by the Missouri Department of Health and senior Services shows that there was a total of $122.88 million worth of licensed marijuana sales in January. The vast majority of these sales —$108.17 million—was purchased by recreational consumers. Medical …
Feb 10 2025
DEA Official Says Marijuana Rescheduling Is “Delayed, But Certainly Not Dead”
A DEA official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, says the agency is still moving forward with rescheduling marijuana, despite delays that have raised concerns among supporters. The official described the process as “delayed, but certainly not dead” and emphasized that Acting Administrator Derek Maltz has made it clear internally that he does not intend …
