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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New Mexico’s Cannabis Industry Generated $48.6 Million in Sales in April, Nearly $200 Million in 2025
Licensed marijuana retailers in New Mexico generated over $48 million in sales in April, according to new data released by the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department. The $48,600,064 in marijuana and marijuana products sold in April brings the state’s 2025 total for the first four months of the year to around $190 million. There was …
Psilocybin May Treat Symptoms of Bipolar II Depression Without Triggering Mania or Psychosis, Says Study
A study published recently from researchers at the University of Toronto and McMaster University finds that psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, may safely reduce symptoms of depression in patients with Bipolar II disorder without triggering mania or psychosis. Published in the journal Psychedelic Medicine and epulbished by the U.S. National Library of …
Arizona Marijuana Tax Revenue Nears $100 Million in First Four Months of 2025
Arizona generated over $22.4 million in marijuana tax revenue in April, pushing the state’s total for the first four months of 2025 to nearly $98 million, according to data released today by the Arizona Department of Revenue. Although April’s total dipped slightly compared to March’s $24.2 million, marijuana continues to bring in tens of millions …
Oral Cannabinoid Formulation Outperforms Prescription Drug Pregabalin in Neuropathic Pain Relief in New Study
A newly published study has found that an oral cannabinoid formulation was more effective than the prescription drug pregabalin in alleviating chronic neuropathic pain in an animal model, while also reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Researchers from Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, and the University of Delhi …
Federally Funded Study Finds Cannabis May Help Heavy Drinkers Reduce Alcohol Cravings and Consumption
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that cannabis use may reduce alcohol cravings and intake among heavy drinkers. Researchers from Colorado State University and the University of Colorado conducted a controlled laboratory study with 62 adult participants who regularly use both alcohol and marijuana. The goal was to explore how …
Oklahoma: $40 Million in Medical Marijuana Taxes Garnered From $575 Million in Sales So Far in Fiscal Year 2025
Oklahoma brought in $40.2 million in taxes from over $575 million in medical marijuana sales between July 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, according to new data released by the state’s Medical Marijuana Authority. With the tax rate set at 7%, the $40,269,697 in revenue corresponds to $575,281,386 in total sales over the 10-month period. …
PA Senate Law & Justice Committee Chair Declares Marijuana Bill “DOA” in Current Form
Just minutes after the Pennsylvania House gave final approval to HB 1200, a proposal to legalize recreational cannabis, the chair of a key Senate committee made clear the bill stands no chance, at least in its current form. Senator Dan Laughlin, who serves as chair of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, took to social …
New York Budget Eliminates $229,000 Salary for Cannabis Control Board Chair
The newly adopted New York state budget eliminates the $229,000 annual salary of Tremaine Wright, chair of the Office of Cannabis Management’s Cannabis Control Board, a move that comes amid ongoing struggles with the rollout of the state’s legal marijuana industry. The change was inserted into the budget bill without public debate. While the reason …
Michigan Issues First-Ever Lifetime Marijuana Ban
A former operator of a licensed cannabis retail outlet in Michigan has become the first person to receive a lifetime ban from participating in the state’s marijuana industry. The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has issued an involuntary lifetime exclusion to Youssef “Joseph” Barakat, who co-owned Tree House Club retail locations in Big Rapids and …
Bill to Make Pennsylvania 25th Legal Marijuana State Given Final Approval by House, Sent to Senate
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has given final approval to House Bill 1200, officially sending the measure to the state’s Senate. HB 1200 would allow those 21 and older to legally purchase marijuana and marijuana products from state-licensed retailers overseen by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The system mirrors the state’s liquor model, including the …
