Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study: Just 6.7% Oppose Marijuana Rescheduling, But 63.5% Say It Doesn’t Go Far Enough
An analysis published today by the journal Addiction finds that while less than 7% of the public opposes marijuana rescheduling, 63.50% say a move to Schedule III doesn’t go far enough. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, La Trobe University and the University of California San Diego examined 42,913 public comments submitted to Regulations.gov between May …
U.S. House Committee Approves Federal Review of Legal Marijuana States
A U.S. House committee has approved language calling for a new federal review of how states regulate marijuana, marking another sign that Congress is being forced to reckon with the growing divide between federal prohibition and the reality of legalization across much of the country. The provision was approved by the House Appropriations Committee as …
Canada Marijuana Sales Top CA$918 Million Through First Two Months of 2026, Up 8.5% From 2025
Marijuana consumers in Canada purchased CA$440.520 million worth of legal products in February, bringing the nation’s 2026 total to over CA$918 million through the first two months of the year. The total comes after CA$478.239 million in legal marijuana was sold in January. Combined, the CA$918.759 million sold in January and February represents an 8.5% …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition and Allow Expungements Gains Three New Sponsors, Reaching 65 Total
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act gained three new sponsors today, bringing the total number of backers in the U.S. House to 65. The new sponsors are Reps. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) and James McGovern (D-MA). Their support marks the first new sponsors for the bill since February, and it comes …
Treasury, IRS Preparing Marijuana Tax Guidance Following Federal Rescheduling Order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced today via press release that they plan to issue new tax guidance following the Department of Justice’s final order moving certain forms of medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. The guidance is expected to address one of the biggest financial consequences …
President Trump Calls on Congress to Protect Access to Full-Spectrum CBD Products
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to update federal law to protect access to full-spectrum hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products, saying the products have helped many Americans dealing with chronic pain while also supporting farmers. In a new post, Trump pointed to an executive order he signed in December calling for “Research and Innovation for Hemp-derived …
Virginia Legislature Unanimously Backs Governor’s Changes to Medical Marijuana Delivery and Labeling Bill
Virginia lawmakers have formally approved the governor’s recommended changes to HB 391, a measure updating the state’s medical marijuana program, including new labeling standards and expanded delivery options. The House voted to concur with the governor’s recommendations in a 99-0 vote, signaling broad bipartisan support for the revised version of the legislation. The bill, sponsored …
Tennessee Lawmaker Calls for Special Session on Medical Marijuana, Citing Federal Shift and Years of Study
A Tennessee lawmaker is calling on Governor Bill Lee to convene a special session of the General Assembly focused on establishing a medical marijuana program, arguing that the state has already spent years studying the issue and now faces growing pressure to act. State Representative Jason Powell (D-Nashville) made the request as lawmakers prepare to …
U.S. Supreme Court Gun Case Updated as DOJ Cites New Marijuana Rescheduling Order
A new filing submitted today in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court adds a significant federal marijuana policy update to the record, with the Department of Justice informing the justices that a final rescheduling order has now been issued. In a letter dated April 23, Solicitor General D. John Sauer notified the Court that …
Marijuana Extract and Aerobic Exercise Linked to Reduced Inflammation in Fatty Liver Model
A study published today by the journal Gene Reports found that a marijuana extract used alongside aerobic exercise was associated with favorable changes in gene activity tied to inflammation and metabolic signaling in rats with fatty liver. The research, conducted by scientists from Islamic Azad University, looked at whether combining exercise with a cannabis plant …
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