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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Utah Medical Cannabis Program Surpasses 110,000 Active Patients, February Sales Top $15 Million
Utah’s medical marijuana program continued its steady expansion in February, with active patient counts surpassing 110,000 according to the state’s latest report.
Goldflower Opens 13th Florida Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Summerfield
Goldflower Cannabis has opened its 13th medical marijuana dispensary in Florida, marking its eighth new location in the past eight months as the company continues a rapid statewide expansion.
Safe Harbor Financial Delivers Strong 29% YoY Growth in Emerging US Cannabis Markets
SHF Holdings, Inc., operating as Safe Harbor, says average deposit balances in emerging U.S. marijuana markets climbed 29% in the 12 months ending February 4, 2026, helping push the company’s total average deposit balances up 4.5% year-over-year.
Massachusetts Poll: 63% Oppose Repealing Marijuana Legalization, Only 20% in Support
A new statewide poll finds that Massachusetts voters remain firmly opposed to rolling back the state’s marijuana legalization laws, with nearly two-thirds rejecting a proposal to repeal the sale of recreational marijuana and home cultivation.
Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill Requiring Health Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients
A bill that would require health care facilities in Washington to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while receiving care was just given approval by the Senate Ways & Means Committee.
Virginia Legislature Send Medical Cannabis Access Bill for Terminally Ill Patients to Governor Spanberger
A Virginia measure that would ensure terminally ill patients can use medical cannabis while receiving care in hospitals and other health facilities has been sent to Governor Spanberger.
Colorado Lawmakers File 2026 Ballot Measure to Raise Marijuana and Alcohol Taxes for New Mental Health Institute
Colorado lawmakers have filed House Bill 26-1301, which would ask voters to approve tax increases on retail marijuana and alcoholic beverages to fund a new state-run mental health facility in Aurora.
Study: Multiple Cannabis Compounds Found to Target Key Skin Cancer Growth Pathways
According to a new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals, numerous compounds derived from cannabis may help disrupt multiple biological pathways involved in the progression of skin cancer.
Cincinnati Officials Propose $5 Million Reparations Housing Program Funded in Part by Marijuana Tax Revenue
Cincinnati city officials are considering a proposal that would use marijuana tax revenue to help fund a new housing-focused reparations program.
Virginia Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing Courts to Reconsider Pre-2021 Marijuana Sentences
Virginia legislation allowing courts to reconsider certain marijuana-related felony sentences was given approval today by the Senate Courts of Justice Committee by a vote of 9 to 6. The proposal has already passed the full House 64 to 34.
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