Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Oregon Legislature Sends Bill (Ryan’s Law) to Governor Requiring Care Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana Use
Oregon lawmakers have sent Ryan’s Law to the governor, following approval in the House and Senate. The measure, passed by the House 39 to 3 and by the Senate 20 to 8, would require certain care facilities to allow qualified patients to use medical marijuana on-site while also establishing rules for storage, administration, staff training …
Study Finds CBD May Help Antidepressants Work Faster
A new study published in the journal Neuropharmacology and conducted by researchers from the University of São Paulo reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help improve the effects of antidepressant treatment and may do so more quickly than some conventional options.
Arizona Senate Passes Bill to Allow Expungement of Certain Misdemeanors in 27 to 1 Vote
The Arizona Senate has passed Senate Bill 1140, a proposal that would create a new path for people to have certain misdemeanors expunged.
Study: CBD Shows Anti-Tumor Effects in Burkitt Lymphoma Cells
New research published in Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help slow the growth of Burkitt lymphoma cells and reduce the presence of a key cancer stem cell marker. The study was conducted by researchers from Universidade Estadual de Campinas in Brazil.
Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $3.56 Billion as State Reaches 204 Dual-Use Dispensaries
Ohio’s marijuana market has recorded more than $3.56 billion in total sales through February 28, including $1.24 billion in adult-use sales since they began in August 2024. This is according to new figures from the Division of Cannabis Control.
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $9.32 Million in February, Bringing 2026 Total to $19.5 Million
Rhode Island’s legal marijuana market generated $9.32 million in sales in February, marking a roughly 4% increase compared to the $8.98 million recorded during the same month in 2025.
Utah Legislature Approves Wide-Ranging Medical Marijuana Regulatory Bill, Sending it to Governor With Veto-Proof Majority
Utah lawmakers have given final approval to legislation making a wide range of changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, sending the measure to the governor’s desk with a veto-proof majority.
Kentucky Medical Marijuana Program Expands to 19 Operational Businesses as Patient Enrollment Nears 20,000
Kentucky’s medical marijuana program continues to expand, with Governor Andy Beshear announcing that 19 licensed businesses are now operational across the commonwealth as the state prepares for broader patient access.
Tennessee Legislation to Legalize Personal Cannabis Cultivation Scheduled for Potential March 11 Votes in House and Senate Committees
Bipartisan Tennessee legislation that would allow adults to cultivate marijuana for personal recreational use has been scheduled for potential votes next week in both chambers of the state legislature.
Connecticut Bill to Replace THC-Based Marijuana Tax Scheduled for Public Hearing Next Week
A Connecticut proposal that would overhaul how the state taxes marijuana has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 11 in the Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
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