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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Medical Marijuana Use Linked to 65% Drop in Opioid Use Among Chronic Pain Patients, Study Finds
A new study published in Cureus found that medical marijuana was associated with a sharp reduction in opioid use among chronic pain patients, while also reducing pain scores and improving physical functioning. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania conducted what they say is the first prospective observational study to evaluate medical marijuana as an alternative …
Study: Cannabis Compounds CBN and THCV May Help Manage Inflammatory Pain
A study published by Scientific Reports and conducted by researchers from Vilnius University and the Polish Academy of Sciences found that cannabinol (CBN) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) may help manage inflammatory pain, with both compounds reducing mechanical pain sensitivity in an animal model. The study was conducted by researchers from Vilnius University and the Polish Academy …
California Regulators Issue Notice of Emergency Rulemaking to Help Marijuana Licensees Pursue DEA Registration
California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued notice of an emergency rulemaking action designed to help state licensees pursue federal registration with the DEA following the federal rescheduling of marijuana. The DCC announced today that it intends to revise existing regulations to allow licensees that currently hold both medicinal and adult-use designations to be issued …
Louisiana House Votes in Favor of Senate-Backed Bill to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities
The full Louisiana House has given approval to legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while in certain healthcare facilities, advancing the proposal to a third and final reading. Senate Bill 270, filed by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), has already passed the Senate by a vote of 33 to 2 …
New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill Revising Hemp Beverage Rules and Medical Marijuana Licensing
The New Jersey Assembly voted 48 to 20 to pass legislation that would revise the state’s rules for hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages and medical marijuana dispensary licensing. Assembly Bill 5051, filed by Assemblymember Robert Karabinchak (D) and Assemblymember Annette Quijano (D), will now move to the Senate. Under current law, hemp producers may possess or …
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Surpasses $9.1 Billion in Sales
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program has surpassed $9.1 billion in sales since its launch, according to data presented recently to the state’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. The report shows the state now has 438,244 active patient certifications, 1,920 approved practitioners and 192 operational dispensaries. The program has also recorded 1,109,727 patient registrations since launching. Sales have …
Louisiana Legislature Sends Bill Restricting Minors at Hemp-Focused Businesses to Governor
The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would expand an existing restriction on minors at certain alcohol-licensed businesses to include locations where consumable hemp products are a main part of the business. Senate Bill 510, sponsored by State Senator Jay Morris (R), previously passed the Senate in a 38 to 0 vote. With House passage, …
U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis Bill Under Consideration in 2026, From Nationwide Descheduling to Hemp Regulation
As the 2025–2026 session of the United States Congress continues, lawmakers have introduced a wide range of cannabis-related bills and resolutions, with proposals addressing descheduling, veterans access, marijuana businesses, federally assisted housing, university research, hemp restrictions and cannabinoid product regulation. None has been enacted, but each remains active during the current congressional session. Below is …
TSA Updates Travel Guidance to Allow Medical Cannabis
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its guidance for medical marijuana, listing it as allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, subject to “special instructions.” The update, listed on TSA’s “What Can I Bring?” page, states that medical marijuana is marked “Yes” for both carry-on bags and checked bags. On the page, the agency …
Coalition of Over 40 Groups Urges Congress to Deschedule Marijuana, Release Cannabis Prisoners and Expunge Records
A 41-group coalition recently went to Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass federal marijuana reform, including legislation to deschedule marijuana, release federal prisoners and expunge marijuana-related records. The Cannabis Week of Unity, held May 12 through May 14, brought together advocacy organizations, labor unions, veterans groups, civil liberties organizations, legal experts, business leaders and …
