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 11 2025
Marc Fogel, U.S. Citizen Jailed 14 Years in Russia for Medical Marijuana, Freed After Trump Envoy Visit
Marc Fogel, an American teacher sentenced to 14 years for possessing medical marijuana, has been freed. Marc Fogel. “Today, President Donald J. Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are able to announce that Mr. Witkoff is leaving Russian airspace with Marc Fogel, an American who was detained by Russia,” said White House national security …
Feb 11 2025
President Trump Nominates Terrance Cole to Lead DEA
President Donald Trump has nominated Terrance C. “Terry” Cole to serve as the next administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), replacing Acting Administrator Derek Maltz. Cole, a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 28 years of experience, including 22 years at the DEA, has held numerous leadership roles within the agency. He currently serves …
Feb 10 2025
New Hampshire House Committee Overwhelmingly Approves Bill to Legalize Personal Medical Marijuana Cultivation
A key committee in the New Hampshire House of Representatives has given overwhelming bipartisan approval to legislation that would allow patients and their caregiver to grow medical marijuana for personal use. Today, the House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee voted 13 to 4 to advance House Bill 53 towards a vote of the …
Feb 10 2025
Judge Blocks Colorado Springs’ Attempt to Overturn Recreational Marijuana Vote, Calling it Uncconstitutional
A judge has ruled that Colorado Springs’ attempt to ask voters to repeal recreational marijuana sales, six months after its approval, is unconstitutional. Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Hilary Gurney sided with two residents who filed a lawsuit against the city, issuing an injunction to block the city from placing the repeal measure on the …
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 …
