Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has 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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D.C. Bill Would Allow Medical Cannabis Beverages and Imported Cannabinoids
A new Washington, D.C. bill has been filed that would create a pathway for producing medical cannabis beverages, allow certain cannabinoids to be imported into the District for regulated manufacturing, and clarify how medical cannabis products are taxed. The Medical Cannabis Beverage Product Amendment Act of 2026 was introduced April 2 by Chairman Phil …
Rhode Island Marijuana Retail License Lottery Halted by Federal Judge Over Residency Requirement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Rhode Island from moving forward with a lottery that was set to award up to 24 new marijuana retail licenses, delivering another setback to the state’s slow-moving adult-use rollout. U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose issued a preliminary injunction Wednesday after three prospective marijuana retailers from Florida and California challenged …
Study: CBD Boosts Methotrexate’s Anti-Arthritis Effects While Reducing Reproductive Toxicity
A new study published by the journal International Immunopharmacology found that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with methotrexate may improve treatment outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis while also reducing some of methotrexate’s harmful side effects. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College examined whether CBD could work alongside methotrexate, a commonly used …
Study: CBN and THCV Effective in Reducing Alcohol Intake, Outperforming CBD
New research published this week in Alcohol and Alcoholism and conducted by researchers from Vilnius University in Lithuania finds that certain non-psychoactive marijuana compounds may significantly reduce alcohol consumption, with some showing greater effectiveness than cannabidiol (CBD). The study examined three phytocannabinoids—cannabinol (CBN), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), and CBD—in rats with long-term voluntary alcohol use. Researchers found …
Maine Marijuana Sales Top $19.1 Million in March as Prices Fall More Than 10% From a Year Ago
Maine’s legal marijuana market generated more than $19.1 million in sales in March 2026, according to newly released state data, a total that came close to the roughly $19.5 million sold in March 2025 even as average prices continued to fall. The state reported $19,163,666 in adult-use marijuana sales for March, spread across 389,897 transactions. …
Maine Legislature Approves Bill Raising Cannabis Tax to 14% and Adding New Pre-roll Excise Tax
Maine lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would raise the state’s adult-use marijuana sales tax, apply the same rate to potentially intoxicating hemp products, and create a new excise tax structure for cannabis pre-rolls. House Bill 1942, sponsored by Representative Daniel Sayre (D) and cosponsored by Senator Bruce Bickford (R), has now cleared …
Minnesota Senate Committee Approves Omnibus Cannabis Bill
A key Minnesota Senate committee has approved an omnibus cannabis bill, advancing legislation that could bring a series of regulatory and policy changes to the state’s legal cannabis framework. Senate File 4401, sponsored by State Senator David Dibble (D) with support from State Senator Lindsey Port (D), was approved by the Senate Commerce and Consumer …
Texas Hemp Businesses File Lawsuit to Block New Regulations, Requests Temporary Restraining Order Over THC Formula and Fee Hikes
A coalition of Texas hemp business leaders and advocacy groups filed a Verified Original Petition and Application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) today against the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in an effort to block newly enacted rules they say unlawfully restrict the …
Louisiana Senate Advances Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminally Ill Patients in Healthcare Facilities
A Louisiana Senate bill that would allow certain terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while in a healthcare facility has now advanced to a third reading in the Senate. Senate Bill 270, filed by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), was given approval today through its second reading, moving it to a third and final …
Maryland Legislature Unanimously Approves Bill Protecting Veterinarians Who Discuss and Recommend Marijuana for Animals, Sends It to Governor Moore
A Maryland bill that would protect veterinarians from professional discipline for discussing or recommending marijuana products for animals has now cleared the state legislature and is headed to Governor Wes Moore. The House of Delegates gave final approval to Senate Bill 54 today in a unanimous 137 to 0 vote. The measure had already passed …
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