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. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Truck Driver Fired for Positive THC Test
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Douglas Horn, a former commercial truck driver who was terminated after testing positive for THC following his use of a hemp-based CBD supplement marketed as containing “0% THC.” In a 5-4 decision, the court found that individuals can seek damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt …
Apr 02 2025
Oregon: March Marijuana Sales Reach $78 Million, Pushing Total Past $7.4 Billion and Generating $1.25 Billion in Taxes
Oregon’s marijuana industry generated$78 million in sales in March, a notable increase from the $70 million sold in February. In March, licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries in Oregon sold $78,444,557 worth of marijuana and marijuana products, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Although this is a roughly 5% decrease from the $82 million …
Apr 01 2025
Initiative to Legalize Marijuana Lounges Filed in Oregon, Titled Cannabis Social Lounge Act
A statewide initiative has been filed in Oregon that would legalize cannabis consumption lounges, creating licensed venues where adults could use marijuana in social settings. The Oregon Cannabis Social Lounge Act (OCSLA), submitted by the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition on March 20, would allow the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) to license cannabis lounges …
Apr 01 2025
Wisconsin: Liberal Susan Crawford Defeats Conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Most Expensive in U.S. History
Liberal Judge Susan Crawford has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative Judge Brad Schimel in the most expensive supreme court race in U.S. history. Crawford’s win solidifies a liberal majority on the state’s highest court, a shift poised to influence Wisconsin’s legal landscape for years to come. At the time of publication …
Apr 01 2025
New Louisiana Bill Would Regulate Kratom Sales, Establish Health Department Oversight
A bill filed today in the Louisiana House of Representatives would establish statewide regulations on the production and sale of kratom products. Filed by State Representative Chad Boyer (R), House Bill 253 has been referred to the House Committee on Health and Welfare. The measure seeks to prohibit the sale of kratom products that do …
Apr 01 2025
Four Marijuana Bills Approved Today by Washington Committees
Four marijuana-related bills received committee approval today in Washington State. The House Consumer Protection and Business Committee approved Senate Bill 5206 and Senate Bill 5403 today, while the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee gave approval to House Bill 1551 and House Bill 14141. All five measures had previously passed their chamber of origin. Senate Bill …
Apr 01 2025
Minnesota House Committee Approves Marijuana Expungement and Resentencing Bill
Today, the Minnesota House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee approved House File 1094, a bill that would expand and clarify eligibility for expungement and resentencing for individuals with prior marijuana-related convictions. This legislation, introduced in February by State Representatives Athena Hollins (D) and Zack Stephenson (D), is designed to address the legal consequences faced …
Apr 01 2025
Florida Fines Marijuana Legalization Campaign $121,850
Florida’s Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS) has issued a $121,850 fine against Smart & Safe Florida, a campaign seeking to legalize recreational cannabis, citing multiple alleged violations of state election law—including forgery. Smart & Safe Florida was the proponents of 2024’s Amendment 3, which received over 50% support in the November election but …
Apr 01 2025
Study: CBD Reduces Stress-Induced Liver Damage by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the liver from stress-induced injury by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage, according to a new study published by the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. A team of researchers from Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine explored CBD’s impact on liver injury …
Apr 01 2025
Yale Law Journal Essay Urges Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana, Calls Rescheduling “Legally and Logically Indefensible”
An essay published Friday in The Yale Law Journal sharply criticizes the Biden Administration’s plan to reschedule marijuana, calling it “legally and logically indefensible” and urging full federal decriminalization instead. The piece, written by Jennifer D. Oliva, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, argues that rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule …
