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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Long Beach City City Council Advances Plan to Allow Marijuana Sales and Consumption at Events
The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday to advance an ordinance that would allow specially licensed marijuana sales and on-site consumption at certain festivals and special events within city limits. The proposal passed by a 6 to 2 vote, with Councilmembers Kristina Duggan and Megan Kerr opposed. The measure now heads to a second reading …
Nebraska Lawmakers File Resolution to Study Recreational Marijuana Implementation
A new measure filed today in the Nebraska Legislature would initiate a formal review of what legalizing recreational marijuana could look like in the state. Legislative Resolution 456, introduced by State Senator George Dungan (N), calls for an interim study examining the potential framework, impacts, and regulatory considerations tied to adult-use marijuana legalization. The proposal …
Delaware Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients Use Medical Marijuana in Hospitals Advances in House, Already Cleared Senate
A Delaware bill that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in hospitals has cleared the House Health & Human Development Committee, moving it one step closer to a vote by the full House. The measure, Senate Bill 226, previously passed the Senate on March 12 by a unanimous 21 to 0 vote …
Michigan Senate Votes 34 to 1 to Create State-Run Marijuana Testing Lab, Expand Regulatory Authority
The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to create a state-run marijuana reference lab and expand regulatory testing authority, passing Senate Bill 704 by a vote of 34 to 1. Introduced by State Senator Samir Singh (D), the measure would give the Cannabis Regulatory Agency clearer authority to conduct its own testing and research, while also …
Terpenes in Cannabis Show Promise for Treating Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms, Finds Study
A new study published in Phytomedicine finds that non-psychoactive compounds found in Cannabis sativa, specifically terpenes in essential oil form, may help reduce symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), including pain, motor impairment and mood-related issues. Researchers from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and the University of Florence examined the effects of cannabis-derived …
CBD and Sodium Propionate Enema Reduced Colitis Severity in New Study
A recent study published in Journal of Cannabis Research found that a rectal enema combining cannabidiol (CBD) and sodium propionate reduced disease severity in mice with ulcerative colitis, performing better than either treatment used on its own. Researchers from Tel Aviv University examined the experimental treatment in a murine model of dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis, …
U.S. Army to End Waiver Requirement for Single Marijuana Possession Conviction, Effective 4/20
The U.S. Army is set to increase the maximum enlistment age for certain applicants from 34 to 42 while also removing the waiver requirement for a single conviction for possession of marijuana, according to a newly issued summary of changes to its enlistment regulations.
Whitney Economics Forecasts U.S. Legal Marijuana Sales to Rebound in 2026 After Slight Decline in 2025, Grow 43% by 2030
U.S. legal marijuana sales are projected to resume growth in 2026 after what Whitney Economics says was the first annual revenue decline in the history of the regulated market.
Costa Rica Completes First Medical Marijuana Export to European Union
Costa Rica has completed its first export of pharmaceutical-grade medical marijuana to the European Union. According to a an announcement made today by Hybrida Farms, the shipment left Costa Rica on March 13. The company says the export was carried out in compliance with Costa Rica’s marijuana law, its implementing regulations, international treaty requirements and …
Alabama Audit Finds Medical Cannabis Commission Violated Open Meetings Law, Overpaid Legal Vendor by $204,000
A new report found the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission committed multiple legal and procedural violations between May 17, 2021 and September 30, 2025, including failures tied to open meetings, administrative rulemaking and contract oversight. The report was filed March 20, 2026 by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. Among the most notable findings …
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