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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SAMHSA Tells Doctors to Avoid Mistaking Medical Marijuana Use for Cannabis Use Disorder
Federal health officials are advising doctors to take a more precise approach when discussing marijuana with patients, including distinguishing cannabis use disorder from state-authorized medical marijuana use. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration outlined the guidance in a new May 2026 advisory titled Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach. …
Canada Marijuana Sales Reach CA$471.4 Million in March, CA$1.39 Billion in Q1 2026
Legal marijuana sales in Canada reached CA$471.4 million in March, bringing the nation’s year-to-date total to nearly CA$1.39 billion through the first three months of 2026, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The March total marks a 6.2% increase from March 2025, when licensed retailers reported CA$443.9 million in sales. It also represents a …
The Best Marijuana Strains for Creativity and Focus
For consumers looking for a more productive marijuana experience, the best strain is not always the one with the highest THC level. Creativity and focus are often tied to how a product feels mentally: clear, uplifting, energizing and manageable, without pushing the consumer into anxiety, heavy sedation or distraction. Sativa-leaning strains and certain balanced hybrids …
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Assembly-Backed Bill Revising Hemp Beverage Rules and Medical Marijuana Licensing
A New Jersey bill that would revise the state’s rules for hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages and medical marijuana dispensary licensing advanced today in the Senate, with the Senate Judiciary Committee voting 8 to 1 to report the measure favorably. Assembly Bill 5051, sponsored by Assemblymembers Robert Karabinchak (D), Annette Quijano (D) and William Sampson (D), …
Virginia Lawmakers May Use Budget to Revive Adult-Use Marijuana Sales After Spanberger Veto
Virginia lawmakers still have a path to revive adult-use marijuana sales legislation this year following Governor Abigail Spanberger’s veto: placing the language directly into the state budget. Multiple advocates involved in the effort tell The Marijuana Herald that both the House and Senate may include adult-use marijuana sales language in the budget, potentially forcing the …
New York Bill to Restrict Marijuana Billboard Advertising Advances to Full Assembly
A New York bill that would place new limits on marijuana billboard advertising has cleared the Assembly Rules Committee and advanced to the full Assembly. Assembly Bill 9622-B, sponsored by Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D), Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (D) and Assemblymember Albert Stirpe (D), was approved by the Assembly Rules Committee in a 19 to 8 …
New Hampshire Legislature Sends Bill Restricting Hemp-Derived THC Products to Governor
New Hampshire lawmakers have sent legislation to the governor that would sharply restrict hemp-derived THC products, setting a strict statewide cap of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container and creating penalties for possessing products that exceed the limit. Senate Bill 624, sponsored by State Senator William Gannon (R) and State Representatives Melissa Litchfield (R), …
Idaho Could Become the 42nd Medical Cannabis State This November: A Breakdown of the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act
Idaho voters are likely to decide this November whether to make the state the 42nd in the nation with a comprehensive medical cannabis program, after supporters of the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act submitted more than 150,000 signatures, more than double the 70,725 valid signatures required to qualify. The signatures still must be verified, but the …
Scary Movie Unveils Cannabis Dab Rig-Style Popcorn Buckets
The new Scary Movie is leaning into marijuana culture with one of the strangest theater collectibles yet: a popcorn bucket designed to look like a glass dab rig. The film’s official Instagram account posted a video of the collectible Wednesday, showing several glass-style pieces filled with popcorn and marked with the Scary Movie logo. The …
Illinois Lawmakers File 561-Page Cannabis Omnibus Bill to Regulate Hemp Products, Expand Possession Limits and More
A 561-page cannabis omnibus bill was filed today in Illinois by a group of seven lawmakers. The proposal would regulate hemp-derived CBD products, double legal marijuana possession limits, expand medical access and more. House Bill 5784 was filed by State Representative Will Guzzardi (D), with State Representatives Lisa Davis (D), Justin Slaughter (D), Bob Morgan …
