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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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South Korea Moves to Expand Insurance Coverage for Medical Cannabis Treatment
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is reviewing a proposal that would expand insurance coverage for Epidiolex, a cannabis-derived epilepsy medication approved in the country since 2019. The proposed changes would make Epidiolex available under the national health insurance program for a broader group of patients. Currently, only those diagnosed with Dravet syndrome and …
Nebraska Lawmakers File Resolution to Study Implementation of Medical Marijuana Program
A new legislative resolution introduced today in the Nebraska Legislature would launch a formal study into the state’s medical marijuana framework, approved by voters last year. Legislative Resolution 226, sponsored by Senator John Cavanaugh along with Senators Ben Hansen and Rick Holdcroft, was filed and referred to the Legislative Executive Board. The resolution calls for …
U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales Reach $2.17 Billion in April, Pushing 2025 Total to Over $8.3 Billion
Legal marijuana sales in the United States totaled approximately $2.17 billion in April, continuing the strong momentum seen throughout the year. April’s total represents a modest increase over the $2.13 billion sold in March 2025. This brings total legal marijuana sales for 2025 to just over $8.35 billion through the first four months of the …
Vermont House Judiciary Committee Approves Senate-Backed Bill to Expand Criminal Record Sealing
A Vermont bill that would significantly expand eligibility for sealing certain criminal history records was approved today by the House Committee on Judiciary. Senate Bill 12 was originally filed in January by State Senator Nader Hashim (D). The proposal had already cleared the full Senate before today’s advancement in the House. The legislation would transition …
New York Senate Advances Bill Banning Involuntary Drug Testing of Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals
The New York Senate has passed legislation on second reading that would ban involuntary drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant and postpartum individuals, advancing the bill to a third and final reading. Senate Bill 845, introduced in January by 22 Democratic senators, would make it illegal for healthcare professionals to conduct such tests without …
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Supports Psychedelics Like Psilocybin and MDMA
President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, is drawing national attention for her outspoken support of psychedelic therapy, including psilocybin-assisted treatment, which remains illegal under federal law. Dr. Means, a wellness influencer with a background in medicine, was recommended by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump admitted …
Study: Medical Cannabis Use Linked to Reductions in Pain, Anxiety, and Depression in Older Adults
A study published today by the journal Psychiatry finds that medical marijuana use can provide immediate relief from symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and depression among older adults, with additional benefits for sleep quality. Researchers from the University of Central Florida conducted a nationwide study involving 106 medical marijuana users between the ages of 55 …
American Basketball Player Arrested in Indonesia for Marijuana Candies, Faces Possible Death Penalty
American basketball player Jarred Shaw, who plays for the Tangerang Hawks in Indonesia, has been arrested for allegedly smuggling nearly 900 grams of marijuana-infused candy into the country from Thailand. According to Indonesian authorities, customs officials at Soekarno-Hatta Airport intercepted 20 packages containing the illicit candies. Shaw was arrested shortly after at his apartment in …
World’s First Infused Beverage Study Expands — Get Free THC Drinks for Participating
MoreBetter, a leader in Real-World-Data collection and consumer health research, is expanding an observational research study aimed at understanding the impact of THC-infused beverages on alcohol consumption, mood, and quality of life. Over 2,500 participants have either completed or are currently active in the first cohort of the three-week study, since its announcement on April …
New Hampshire Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Psilocybin Decriminalization Bill With Added Fentanyl Provisions
The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to approve a bill that would decriminalize psilocybin, advancing it to the full Senate for consideration. House Bill 528, introduced by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), was approved by the House last month with strong bipartisan support. The bill was originally written to fully legalize personal use …
