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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May 28 2025
Oregon Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana Sales and Samples at Events
Today, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that allows licensed marijuana businesses to share and sell products at approved events, while also expanding rules around employee sampling. Senate Bill 558, which passed the House 40 to 10 and previously cleared the Senate, was officially signed today. The new law will take effect …
May 28 2025
New York Launches Statewide Listen & Learn Series To Engage Young People And Trusted Adults On Cannabis Education
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced the launch of a new statewide “Listen & Learn” series focused on engaging young people and the trusted adults in their lives – including parents, mentors, educators and caregivers — to “better shape the future of cannabis education in New York.” As the legal cannabis …
May 28 2025
Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Testing Facility Opens With Governor Beshear in Attendance
Governor Andy Beshear joined local officials in Graves County on Wednesday for the groundbreaking of Kentucky’s first medical cannabis safety compliance facility, marking a significant step in the state’s rollout of its new medical marijuana program. The facility, operated by State38 LLC, represents a $1 million investment and is expected to create roughly a dozen …
May 28 2025
Medical Cannabis Craft Preparation Bill Introduced in Washington D.C.
A bill introduced by Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D) would allow medical marijuana retailers in Washington, D.C. to prepare and sell certain cannabis products on-site, under a newly created “craft preparation endorsement.” The measure has been assigned to the Committee on Business and Economic Development. The legislation, which has been assigned to the Committee on Business …
May 28 2025
Ohio’s Cannabis Museum Preserves the Plant’s Deep Roots in Medicine, Industry, and Fiber Art
Nestled in the rolling hills of Athens County, Ohio, the Cannabis Museum offers a window into a forgotten past—one where cannabis was not a controversial topic, but a staple of medicine cabinets, fabric production, and military defense. Through a growing collection of artifacts and hands-on demonstrations, the museum is working to restore cannabis to its …
May 28 2025
Massachusetts Committee Proposes Bill to Restructure Cannabis Control Commission, Double Retail License Cap
A Massachusetts legislative committee has proposed legislation that would overhaul the state’s Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), reduce its size, and implement changes long requested by industry stakeholders including doubling the retail license cap. House members of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on Wednesday approved the bill through a closed-door poll sent by email. …
May 28 2025
Study: Supplemental Canopy Lighting in Marijuana Cultivation Increases THC, Terpene Yields and Standardization
Adding dedicated lighting to the middle and lower canopy levels of marijuana plants significantly improves yields and consistency, according to a new study published in Plants. Researchers compared traditional top lighting (TL) with two supplemental approaches: subcanopy lighting (SCL), which shines light upward from below the plant, and inter-canopy lighting (ICL), which directs light horizontally …
May 28 2025
Study: Cannabis Extract Reduces Inflammation in Human Skin Cells More Effectively than CBD Alone
A standardized cannabis extract significantly reduces inflammation in human skin cells—more effectively than CBD alone—according to a new study published in Pharmaceuticals. Researchers from Università degli Studi di Milano in Italy and Linnea SA in Switzerland analyzed the effects of a Cannabis sativa extract (CSE) with 5% CBD and less than 0.2% THC on human …
May 28 2025
Rolling Derby Launches First-Ever Global Cannabis Joint Rolling Competition
Cannabis culture is about to celebrate one of its most essential yet underappreciated skills as the first-ever professional joint rolling competition kicks off this summer. The Rolling Derby, the brainchild of a team of cannabis industry veterans with over 30 years of combined experience, will transform a respected but uncelebrated skill into America’s first professional …
May 28 2025
Study: Young Adults in Washington State May Be “Maturing Out” of Frequent Cannabis Use Earlier Than Expected
A new study conducted at the University of Washington suggests that young adults in Washington State may be reducing their cannabis use earlier than in years past, despite increased legalization and availability. Analyzing data from 15,371 individuals ages 18 to 25 collected across a seven-year period, researchers found that cannabis use peaked at ages 21 …
