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 Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Delay Marijuana Excise Tax Increase
A bill to delay changes to California’s marijuana excise tax was unanimously approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee yesterday in a 13 to 0 vote, sending it to the full Assembly for consideration. Assembly Bill 564, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, would push back the state’s scheduled adjustment of the marijuana excise tax rate until …
Study: Low Dose of CBD May Reverse Depression-Like Symptoms Caused by Stress by Restoring Brain Synapses
A new study published in Neuropharmacology suggests that even a very low dose of cannabidiol (CBD) may be enough to partially reverse symptoms of depression brought on by chronic stress. Researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona and the University of Greifswald used a well-established mouse model of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to examine the effects …
Two-Thirds of Children With Autism Showed Behavioral Improvements From CBD in New Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) led to behavioral improvements in about two-thirds of boys with autism spectrum disorder, though researchers emphasize that a strong placebo effect complicates interpretation of the results. Conducted by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and published in the Journal of Autism …
Study: CBD May Delay and Reduce Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help delay the onset and reduce the severity of Parkinson’s-like symptoms, particularly when administered as a preventive treatment. Conducted by researchers from Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Universidade de São Paulo, and Brazil’s National Council for Scientific and Technological …
Canada’s Legal Marijuana Market Generated CA$428.4 Million in Sales in March, Pushing Q1 Total to CA$1.27 Billion
Canada’s legal marijuana market generated CA$428.4 million in sales in March, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada. The March total marks an increase from February’s CA$404.7 million, though it still falls short of January’s CA$437 million. Combined, legal marijuana sales in the first quarter of 2025 now total approximately CA$1.27 billion. Ontario once …
The Future of Cannabis Labeling May Be Digital: Why QR Codes Are Emerging as a Practical Fix for a Broken System
The cannabis industry’s labeling framework is in disarray—and for many stakeholders, from regulators and operators to consumers, it’s a daily pain point. Labels are packed with information few can read or understand, laws change faster than businesses can print new packaging, and inconsistent standards across state lines only deepen the confusion. But a new white …
Massachusetts Bill to Ban Job Discrimination for Legal Marijuana Use Set for Public Hearing June 10
Legislation that would prohibit employers in Massachusetts from discriminating against workers or applicants based solely on their legal marijuana use is scheduled for a public hearing on June 10 in the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. House Bill 2179 was introduced in February by State Representative Chynah Tyler (D). It would amend state …
Study: Cannabis Legalization in Canada Linked to Far Fewer Hospitalizations Among Youth
A study published today by the American Journal of Public Health finds that Canada’s legalization of marijuana was associated with a sharp decline in cannabis-related hospitalizations among youth under the minimum legal age (MLA), suggesting age restrictions may help protect young people. Researchers from the University of Ottawa, University of Southern California, University of Toronto, and …
New Hampshire Senate Schedules Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill for June 5 Vote
The New Hampshire Senate has scheduled a vote on legislation to decriminalize psilocybin for June 5. If House Bill 528 is given approval by the full Senate, it will first return to the House for a concurrence vote on Senate amendments before being sent to Governor Kelly Ayotte. Sponsored by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), …
New York Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Bill
The New York Senate has advanced legislation that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program by allowing out-of-state patients to access dispensaries and by allowing the sale of pre-rolled marijuana products. Senate Bill 3105, sponsored by State Senator Jeremy Cooney, received passage today through its second reading in the full Senate. The measure amends the …
