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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Feb 04 2025
Survey Finds 62% in Texas Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, 79% Support Medical
A new poll from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs finds that a majority of Texans favor marijuana reform, with strong support for both medical and recreational legalization. According to the survey, 79% of Texans support legislation to legalize the sale and use of marijuana for a broad range of medical conditions …
Feb 03 2025
Tennessee Lawmaker Files “Pot for Potholes” Act to Legalize Marijuana
Today, State Representative Aftyn Behn (D) introduced House Bill 703, known as the “Pot for Potholes Act,” in the Tennessee General Assembly. This legislation proposes the establishment of a regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing, and retail sale of marijuana and marijuana products within the state, to be overseen by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. …
Feb 03 2025
Montana Bill Would Require $200 ID Cards for Recreational Marijuana Purchases
A bill introduced today in the Montana Legislature would require adults to obtain a state-issued identification card before they can legally purchase recreational marijuana. Senate Bill 255, sponsored by State Senator Greg Hertz (R), passed its first reading today in the Montana Senate. The measure proposes changing the law so that individuals 21 and older …
Feb 03 2025
Study: Microdosing Psilocybin May Reduce Neuroinflammation and Support Mental Health
A study published in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment shows that microdosed psilocybin may be an effective anti-inflammatory intervention for mental health and chronic inflammatory conditions. “The incidence of mental health disorders is increasing worldwide”, notes the study’s abstract. “While there are multiple factors contributing to this problem, neuroinflammation underlies a significant subset of …
Feb 03 2025
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Predicts State Supreme Court Will Reject New Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he doesn’t believe the renewed effort to place marijuana legalization on the 2026 ballot will survive legal scrutiny. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, DeSantis reiterated his opposition to placing marijuana legalization in the state constitution, just as he did with the 2024 measure that garnered majority support but …
Feb 03 2025
New York’s Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $121 Million in January
New York’s legal marijuana market recorded $121.91 million in sales during January, according to data from the research firm Headset. Flower led all product categories in January with $41 million in sales, followed by vapor pens at $34 million, pre-rolls at $21 million, edibles at $17 million, and concentrates at $4 million. Although there’s been …
Feb 03 2025
Washington Lawmakers to Hold Back-to-Back House and Senate Hearings on Psilocybin Legislation
Senate Bill 5201 and its companion, House Bill 1433, legislation that would establish a regulated psilocybin therapy program in Washington State, are both scheduled for public hearings on consecutive days. The House Committee on Health Care & Wellness will hold a public hearing on House Bill 1433 on February 5 at 1:30 PM, followed by …
Feb 03 2025
Oregon: $76 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in January, Average Cost Per Gram Drops to All-Time Low of $3.50
There was just over $76 million in marijuana sold legally in Oregon in the first month of 2025. In total, there was $76,262,002 in licensed marijuana sales in January, according to data released by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. This marks a slight decrease from the $78,562,441 sold in December. Oregon’s all-time marijuana sales …
Feb 02 2025
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Hit $160 Million in January, Highest Since May 2024
Florida’s medical marijuana industry recorded $160,654,639 in sales in January 2025, marking the highest monthly total since May 2024. According to data released today by the research firm Headset, January was the first month since May where medical marijuana sales in Florida topped $160 million. Florida remains by far the nation’s largest medical marijuana market. …
Feb 02 2025
Study: Nanotechnology-Enhanced CBD Delivery Shows Promise for Retinal Neuroprotection
A study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology found that CBD, delivered using nanotechnology, provided neuroprotective effects in an animal model of retinal excitotoxicity. Researchers from the University of Catania, University of Crete, University of Enna, and University of Campania, all in Italy, examined CBD’s effects in rats with retinal damage induced by α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic …
