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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Rubicon Organics Reports Record $59.5 Million in 2025 Revenue, 22% Increase Over 2024
Rubicon Organics reported record financial results for 2025, with net revenue reaching $59.5 million, a 22% increase from the $48.7 million it generated in 2024.
Survey: Vast Majority of Veterinarians in Portugal Report Using CBD for Pets, High Satisfaction Across Multiple Conditions
A survey published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition by researchers from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro finds that CBD is widely used among small animal veterinarians in Portugal, particularly for dogs and cats, with many reporting positive outcomes across a range of conditions.
Vireo Finalizes Acquisition of 45 Dispensaries Across Colorado and New Mexico
Vireo Growth Inc. today announced it has closed its acquisition of assets from multi-state operator Schwazze, adding dozens of dispensaries across Colorado and New Mexico.
Study: Novel Starch-Based Delivery System Dramatically Boosts CBD Absorption, Shows Anti-Cancer Effects in Lung Cells
New research published in the Journal of Future Foods finds that a starch-based delivery system may significantly improve how cannabidiol (CBD) is absorbed by the body, while also demonstrating notable anti-cancer activity in lung cancer cells.
National Institute on Aging Study Finds Cannabinoid Drug Improved Insulin Sensitivity in Men
A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism by researchers from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health found that the cannabinoid-related drug nabilone increased insulin sensitivity in a small group of healthy men, while a higher dose of a CB1 receptor blocker had the opposite effect.
U.S. Congress: All 16 Cannabis Bills Filed in the 2025-2026 Session
Sixteen bills have been filed so far during the 2025-2026 session of the United States Congress. Below is a breakdown of each one (the list does not include cannabis-related amendments filed to other bills).
Massachusetts Lawmakers Skeptical of Ballot Push to End Recreational Marijuana Sales
A proposed ballot measure to end legal recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts drew skepticism Monday from lawmakers and sharp criticism from industry reps, as opponents warned it would gut a regulated market without stopping demand.
Illinois Marijuana Sales Reach $242 Million in 2026, Prices Down Over 30% From Early 2025
Illinois recorded $242 million in legal marijuana sales through the first two months of 2026, with prices down over 30% from a year ago.
Canada’s Cannabis Sales Reach CA$466 Million in January, Up Around 7% From a Year Ago
Canada’s legal marijuana market generated more than CA$466 million in retail sales in January, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada, up nearly 7% from January 2025.
Georgia Bill Expanding Medical Marijuana Access and Updating Patient Rules Sent to Governor Kemp
A bill that would make wide-ranging changes to Georgia’s medical marijuana law has now been sent to Governor Brian Kemp after the House voted today to agree to minor changes made by the Senate.
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