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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Study: Marijuana Dispensaries and Legalization Linked to Fewer Nonfatal Opioid Poisonings
A new study published in Preventive Medicine Reports found that medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational marijuana legalization were associated with significant reductions in nonfatal opioid poisonings among adults with employer-sponsored health insurance. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Kentucky, examined data from more than 107 million enrollees ages 18 to 64 in …
Massachusetts Cannabis Sales Reach $667 Million in 2026, as of May 17
Massachusetts’ legal marijuana stores have sold nearly $667 million worth of products so far in 2026, according to state data current through May 17. That roughly matches the state’s total sales through the first six months of 2025, despite not yet including sales from the second half of May. Adult-use marijuana sales reached approximately $613 …
Study: Micro- and Nanoparticles May Improve CBD Absorption Under the Tongue
A new study published in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology found that cannabidiol (CBD) delivery may be improved through specially designed micro- and nanoparticles made for use under the tongue. The study, conducted by researchers from Gazi University and Yozgat Bozok University, examined CBD-loaded particles produced through electrospray technology, a process that …
Delaware Governor Signs Ryan’s Law Allowing Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Hospitals
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed into law a bill that will allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals, making Delaware the latest state to adopt a version of Ryan’s Law. Senate Bill 226, filed by State Senator Marie Pinkney (D), requires certain health care facilities to allow terminally ill patients who …
Vermont Bill to Double Marijuana Possession Limit Clears House Appropriations Committee
A Vermont bill that would double the state’s legal marijuana possession and purchase limits while creating a limited marijuana event program has cleared the House Committee on Appropriations. It’s already passed the full Senate. Senate Bill 278 was placed on the House Notice Calendar on May 22 as favorable with amendment, one day after the …
Federal Judge Dismisses Prohibitionist Lawsuit Challenging Medicare CBD Program
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit led by Smart Approaches to Marijuana challenging the Trump administration’s Medicare-linked CBD program, finding the plaintiffs failed to show they had standing to bring the case. Judge Trevor N. McFadden, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, dismissed the case Friday, finding that SAM, MMJ …
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Near 8.7 Billion mg of THC in 2026, Smokable Sales Approach 3 Million Ounces
Florida medical marijuana patients purchased more than 438 million milligrams of THC and over 150,000 ounces of smokable marijuana during the latest weekly reporting period, pushing 2026 totals closer to two major milestones. The newest Office of Medical Marijuana Use update, covering May 15 through May 21, shows 438,143,326 milligrams of THC dispensed by medical …
Alaska Lawmakers Send Marijuana Record Privacy Bill to Governor
Alaska’s Legislature has sent Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) legislation that would restrict public access to certain marijuana possession convictions, marking a modest but notable step toward addressing records for conduct that is now legal for adults. The provision is included in House Bill 239, a criminal justice bill sponsored by State Representative Chuck Kopp (R) …
Massachusetts Regulators to Begin Auditing THC Potency Labels on Marijuana Products
Massachusetts marijuana regulators will begin auditing THC potency levels listed on product labels, with mislabeled products potentially subject to removal from the market. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission announced that it is launching the audits to ensure marijuana and marijuana products sold to consumers and medical patients comply with state labeling rules. Under commission regulations, …
U.S. Congress: Nearly 30 Lawmakers Push President Trump to Commute Sentences for Federal Marijuana Prisoners
U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Steven Horsford (D-NV), along with U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), are leading a congressional letter urging President Donald Trump to commute the sentences of people serving time in federal prison for nonviolent marijuana-related offenses. The letter, also addressed to White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson, was signed by …
