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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Oklahoma Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Training Bill
The Oklahoma Senate has approved legislation that would require annual training and credentialing for all employees working in the state’s medical marijuana industry. House Bill 2837 passed the Senate yesterday in a 31 to 14 vote, following its March approval in the House of Representatives by a vote of 86 to 9. Before heading to …
Bill Filed in Maine Legislature Would Automatically Seal Past Marijuana Convictions
Legislation introduced today in the Maine House of Representatives would establish an automatic process for sealing certain marijuana-related criminal records. House Bill 1916, titled “An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Class D and Class E Crimes Relating to Marijuana Possession and Cultivation,” was filed on behalf of the Judiciary Committee and …
Arizona Legislature Approves Marijuana Advertising Bill, Sends it to Governor
Arizona’s House of Representatives voted 53 to 1 today to approve House Bill 2179, concurring with the Senate’s 28 to 1 vote on April 29. The legislation now heads to Governor Katie Hobbs for consideration. Filed last month by State Representative Selina Bliss (R), HB 2179 establishes comprehensive advertising restrictions for licensed marijuana businesses and …
Study Finds No Genotoxic Risk From Purified CBD Isolate
A study from researchers at the University of Birmingham found that a highly purified CBD isolate poses no genotoxic risk when tested using widely accepted toxicology standards. Published in the journal Pharmaceutical Biology, the study involved both a bacterial reverse mutation test (Ames test) and an in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus assay. These tests were …
Pennsylvania House Gives Approval to Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has given approval to House Bill 1200, advancing legislation that would legalize marijuana for adult use. The vote was 102 to 101. The bill received its second reading vote today following its passage out of the House Health Committee yesterday. It now moves to a third and final reading, expected …
Bipartisan Bill to Require VA to Establish Centers of Excellence to Study Psychedelic Therapies Gains Eighth Sponsor
A bipartisan bill to create dedicated VA research centers for psychedelic-assisted therapies has just gained its eighth congressional sponsor. Representative Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) joined the list of co-sponsors for the Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 on May 5. She joins Representatives Jack Bergman (R-MI), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Morgan Luttrell …
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Seeks Contractor to Support Scientific Review of Medical Marijuana Research
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is bringing in outside help to support its efforts to better understand the potential medical uses of marijuana. Through a newly posted solicitation, the VA is seeking a contractor to provide scientific and technical support related to reviewing and evaluating research on marijuana’s effects and therapeutic potential. The contract …
Report: Cannabis-Infused Edibles Market Valued at $7.17 Billion, to Grow in Value to $16.62 Billion by 2030
The global market for cannabis-infused edibles has surged from $6.05 billion in 2024 to $7.17 billion in 2025 and is projected to more than double in value by 2030, reaching an estimated $16.62 billion. That growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.34%, according to a new market report analyzing consumer trends, product …
Study: Marijuana Use Does Not Negatively Impact Semen Quality in Men
A large new study has found that marijuana use does not appear to harm semen quality in men of reproductive age. Published in the journal Andrology, the study analyzed 1,654 semen samples from 921 men participating in the Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO), a North American cohort of couples trying to conceive. Researchers from Boston University, …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $125.88 Million in April, Pushing 2025 Total to Nearly $500 Million
Missouri brought in $125.88 million in legal marijuana sales in April, according to data released by the Department of Health and Senior Services. That includes $111.10 million from adult-use purchases and $14.78 million from the state’s medical marijuana market. April’s numbers mark a slight dip from March’s record-setting total of $130.88 million but continue the …
