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 01 2025
Illinois: $150 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in February, Price of Flower and Concentrates Reach Record Lows
There was $150 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Illinois in February. According to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, there was $130.6 million in adult-use cannabis sold in February, with $103 million purchased by residents and $27 million by those living outside of Illinois. In addition, there was $19.7 million in …
Apr 01 2025
Grön Handcrafted Cannabis-Infused Edibles Announce Their Debut Across Illinois
Grön (pronounced grewn), the “Mother of All Edibles”, founded by Christine Apple, the acclaimed woman-led producer of innovative, handcrafted cannabis-infused edibles, today announced its debut across the state of Illinois, now exclusively available at Curaleaf dispensaries. Beginning in April 2025, Grön products will be available across most dispensaries in Illinois. “We are thrilled to finally bring our products to …
Apr 01 2025
The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the U.S. As of April 2025
The dynamic landscape of the U.S. cannabis market continues to evolve, including which strains are the most popular among consumers. Using data from state regulatory agencies, the strain review site Leafly, and opinions provided to us by our readers, below is a list of the most popular cannabis strains in the United States, as of …
Mar 31 2025
Ohio: $230 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales Across 3 Million Transactions So Far in 2025, Generating $29 Million in Tax Revenue
Data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) shows that the state’s legal marijuana industry has generated over $230 million in sales so far in 2025. According to the DCC, licensed marijuana stores sold $230,383,626 in marijuana and marijuana products between January 4 and March 29 of this year, including $164,263,499 in …
Mar 31 2025
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Extending Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Commission Until 2029
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed into law a bill extending the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission until June 30, 2029, ensuring continued discussions on medical cannabis policy. House Bill 255, which overwhelmingly passed the legislature, officially extends the commission, which was originally set to expire this July. The commission was created to study medical cannabis …
Mar 31 2025
CBD-Loaded Niosomes Show Promise for Retinal Protection in Groundbreaking New Study
A study published today by the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) encapsulated in niosomes could serve as an effective neuroprotective treatment for retinal ischemia, a condition that can lead to significant vision loss. Titled Intravitreal CBD-Loaded Niosomes Enhance Retinal Neuroprotection in Ischemic Injury, the study highlights the potential of this …
Mar 31 2025
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission Recalls Cannabis Cookies
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) has issued a product recalls for cannabis edible cookies sold under the name Lissa’s Fresh Baked Cookie Bites that do not list the allergen milk in the “Contains” statement. The recall applies to the Snickerdoodle and Chocolate Chip versions of these cookies, according to a recent press release. …
Mar 31 2025
President Trump’s New White House Drug Czar Says Medical Marijuana is a “Fantastic Way of Handling” Serious Illnesses
President Donald Trump has nominated Sara Carter, a supporter of medical cannabis, as the next Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). “It is my great honor to announce Sara Carter as our next Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)”, said Trump in a social media post. “Sara …
Mar 31 2025
Massachusetts Bill to Triple Marijuana Possession Limit, Among Other Changes, Scheduled for Public Hearing on April 9
Legislation that would triple Massachusetts’ marijuana possession limit, among other regulatory changes, is set for a public hearing in the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on April 9 starting at 10:30 AM in Room B-1. Senate Bill 75, filed last month by Senator William Brownsberger (D), would increase the personal possession limit for marijuana from …
Mar 31 2025
Missouri Allocates $23.3 Million in Cannabis Funds to Veterans and Drug Treatment Programs
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $23,363,968 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program to agencies supporting veterans and addiction recovery programs. This transfer, as outlined in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution, was authorized by the Supplemental Budget (House Bill 14.495) for Fiscal Year 25 passed …
