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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Jul 09 2025
Study: Nearly 1 in 12 Cancer Survivors Use Marijuana, With Higher Rates in Legal States
According to a study published in the journal JCO Oncology Practice, nearly one in 12 cancer survivors in the United States reported using marijuana, with usage significantly higher in states where marijuana is legal. The study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the James Comprehensive Cancer Center, analyzed data …
Jul 09 2025
Five Massachusetts Cannabis Bills Scheduled for July 22 Public Hearing
Five marijuana-related bills in Massachusetts have been scheduled for public hearings in the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on July 22. The hearing is slated to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will cover legislation impacting cannabis seeds, infused beverages, cannabis marketing and more.
Jul 09 2025
Study: Psilocybin Extends Lifespan in Aged Mice and Human Cells, Suggesting Anti-Aging Potential
A new study published in npj Aging finds that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms, significantly extends lifespan in both aged mice and human cells—marking the first experimental evidence that the substance may have geroprotective properties. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and Emory University tested the effects of psilocin—the active metabolite of psilocybin—on …
Jul 09 2025
Governor Abbott Includes Hemp-Derived THC Regulations to Texas Special Session Agenda, to Begin July 21
Texas lawmakers will soon reconsider legislation to regulate hemp-derived THC products, after Governor Greg Abbott included the issue in the official agenda for a special legislative session starting July 21. Governor Abbott is calling for “comprehensive” regulations on hemp-derived products that would “limit potency, restrict synthetically modified compounds, and establish enforcement mechanisms, all without banning …
Jul 09 2025
Hawaii Governor Signs Law Requiring Hemp Retailers to Register With State, Sets Age Restriction on Tinctures
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed legislation that overhauls the state’s rules for hemp-derived products, including a mandate that retailers and distributors register with the Department of Health. The law, HB 1482, was signed on July 2 and will take effect January 1, 2026. It restricts sales of hemp-derived tinctures to those 21 and older, …
Jul 09 2025
Study: CBD Inhibits Osteosarcoma by Targeting Tumor-Driving Inflammation
A new study published in Phytomedicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) can significantly inhibit the growth and spread of osteosarcoma, a highly aggressive bone cancer, by targeting a key inflammatory pathway. “Osteosarcoma remains a therapeutic challenge due to its aggressive behavior and high metastatic potential, necessitating exploration of novel treatment modalities”, states the study’s abstract. “Cannabidiol …
Jul 09 2025
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $286 Million in 2025, Nearly $1.8 Billion All-Time
Licensed marijuana stores in New Mexico sold $47,024,514.08 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in June, This brings the state’s year-to-date total to $286,670,851, an 8% increase from the same period in 2024. Of the June total, $35,820,868.69 came from adult-use sales, while medical sales accounted for $11,203,645.43, according to new data released by the …
Jul 08 2025
Senior Advisor to President Trump’s Never Surrender PAC Says “It’s Illogical That Cannabis Is Classified As More Dangerous Than Fentanyl”
Alex Bruesewitz, a senior advisor to President Trump’s Never Surrender PAC, says it makes no sense that marijuana is federally classified as more dangerous than fentanyl. In a post on X, Bruesewitz called the classification “illogical,” noting that President Trump has expressed support for rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III. That move would maintain marijuana’s federal …
Jul 08 2025
U.S. Senate Committee Set to Consider Nationwide Hemp THC Ban on Thursday
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee is set to meet Thursday to discuss and potentially vote on an agriculture spending bill that is expected to contain language banning all consumable hemp products with any measurable amount of THC. Multiple sources in the cannabis industry say the provision is being pushed by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who …
Jul 08 2025
Missouri Marijuana Sales Total $125 Million in June, Bringing All-Time Revenue to $4.16 Billion
Missouri retailers sold more than $125 million worth of marijuana in June, according to new data released by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Of the $125.08 million in total sales, $110.63 million came from the adult-use market, while $14.45 million came from medical marijuana purchases. While slightly below May’s record-setting $132.81 million, June’s …
