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 [email protected].
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Apr 02 2025
U.S. Congressmember Introduces Bill to Require Elon Musk and DOGE Members to Pass Drug Test
Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced new legislation to force Elon Musk — who she says “has a well-documented history of drug use” — and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees to pass a drug test, and participate in random drug testing in order to retain their Special Government Employee status with the United States …
Apr 02 2025
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Establishing Online Expungement Portal
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure requiring the State Police to maintain an online portal that allows individuals to track the processing status of their expungement orders. The bill also mandates annual public reports detailing the volume and timeliness of expungement processing. This action comes in the wake of a …
Apr 02 2025
Ohio Lawmakers Strip Governor’s Proposed Marijuana Tax Hike From Budget Proposal
Republican leaders in the Ohio House say they have removed Governor Mike DeWine’s proposal to increase taxes on marijuana from the state’s upcoming budget. House Speaker Matt Huffman and House Finance Chair Brian Stewart confirmed Tuesday that the governor’s proposed tax hike on marijuana, as well as cigarettes and sports betting, will not be included …
Apr 02 2025
5 States That Could Hold Public Votes on Marijuana Legalization in 2026
As the movement for marijuana legalization continues to gain momentum across the United States, several states are preparing for potential public votes on the issue in 2026. A number of states are vying to become the 25th to legalize recreational cannabis, including states like New Hampshire, where legalization bills have been advancing in the legislature …
Apr 02 2025
Bill to Expand Marijuana Cultivation Filed in Minnesota House
Minnesota State Representatives Nolan West (R) and Keith Allen (R) have filed legislation that would allow marijuana businesses to significantly expand their cultivation capacity. House Bill 2426, which has been referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, would amend state law to increase the allowable plant canopy for licensed medical cannabis combination businesses from …
Apr 02 2025
Maryland Governor Sent Bill to Legalize Personal Production of Cannabis Concentrates and Expand Resentencing Options
The Maryland Legislature has sent Governor Wes Moore a bill that would legalize the personal production of certain cannabis concentrates while enabling individuals to seek reduced sentences for certain marijuana-related offenses. House Bill 413 and companion measure Senate Bill 925 have officially been sent to Governor Moore, who is expected to sign the measure into …
Apr 02 2025
Planet 13 Announces Opening of 32nd Florida Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced the grand opening of its 32nd Florida dispensary in Orange Park on April 4 and 5, 2025. Located at 921 N Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL, the 4,680-square-foot facility is well positioned to serve the medical cannabis community in and around Jacksonville and …
Apr 02 2025
Study: Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A new pilot study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may offer a safe and potentially effective treatment option for individuals with fibromyalgia. Researchers from the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins University conducted an open-label clinical trial involving five adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Each …
Apr 02 2025
Study Finds Sublingual CBD Improves COVID-19 Outcomes
A new peer-reviewed clinical trial conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Reichman University found that sublingual cannabidiol (CBD) may improve clinical outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19. Published in The Israel Medical Association Journal, the double-blind, placebo-controlled study included 10 participants who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Seven patients received CBD extract administered sublingually, …
Apr 02 2025
Two Hawaii Senate Committees Approve Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana for Any Condition and Telehealth Evaluations
Two Senate committees in Hawaii have approved legislation that would significantly expand access to medical marijuana and tighten regulations on unlicensed dispensaries. House Bill 302 was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a 4 to 1 vote and by the Senate Ways and Means Committee in a unanimous 12 to 0 vote. The …
