Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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Over 1,200 Bills Have Been Filed in the U.S. Congress this Year: 0 Mention Cannabis
The 2025-2026 session of the United States Congress has seen 1,227 bills filed so far, covering a wide array of issues. However, not a single piece of legislation introduced this year addresses cannabis policy. This marks a notable absence given the momentum marijuana reform has gained in recent years, with 68% of voters nationwide supporting …
WA Senate Committee Holds Public Hearing on Bill to Allow Direct-to-Consumer Sales for Marijuana Producers and Processors
A public hearing was held today in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce for Senate Bill 5403, a measure designed to bolster the sustainability of Washington’s marijuana industry by authorizing direct-to-consumer sales of certain marijuana products. The bill, introduced on January 21, 2025, is sponsored by State Senators Rebecca Saldaña (D), Deborah Krishnadasan (D), …
These States Have the Lowest Average Cost Per Gram of Legal Marijuana Flower
Across the United States, prices for legal marijuana flower vary widely depending on factors like supply, taxes, and market maturity. In this article we break down the states with lowest average cost per gram. Data from state regulatory agencies, cannabis commissions, and the research firm Headset reveal which states currently offer the lowest average prices …
New Florida Bill Would Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation for Patients, Restricts Hemp Industry
New legislation filed today by State Senator Joe Gruters would allow registered medical marijuana patients in Florida to grow up to two marijuana plants at home for personal use, while also placing restrictions on the state’s hemp industry. Under the proposed law (Senate Bill 334), medical marijuana patients would be authorized to grow up to …
Trulieve to Open its 230th U.S. Cannabis Dispensary on January 31, in Palm Coast, Florida
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Palm Coast, Florida. The new location will be Trulieve’s 162nd dispensary in Florida, and their 230th nationwide. A grand opening celebration will be held Friday, January 31, beginning at 9 a.m., featuring music, specials, discounts, and …
Study Highlights Cannabis’s Potential in Combatting Alzheimer’s Disease
Cannabis’ chemical diversity and its potential as a multi-target treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are at the center of a new review published in IBRO Neuroscience Reports. The review categorizes the compounds found in cannabis into cannabinoids and non-cannabinoids, exploring their roles in combating AD-related pathological features. With AD’s complexity often rendering single-target therapies insufficient, …
Washington Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Scheduled for Public Hearing on January 28
House Bill 1449, which would legalize the personal cultivation of marijuana in Washington State, has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Consumer Protection & Business Committee on January 28 at 1:30 PM. The bill, filed by a group of 16 state representatives, would allow those 21 and older to grow up to six …
In 2024, 11 States Generated Over $1 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales
In 2024, 11 states surpassed $1 billion in legal marijuana sales. Collectively, these states accounted for a large majority of the $23.2 billion sold across the 21 states with operational recreational markets. California led the pack with $4.2 billion in sales, followed by Michigan, which brought in $3.1 billion. Illinois ($1.8 billion) and Massachusetts ($1.75 …
Florida Bill to Protect Parental Rights of Medical Marijuana Patients Receives Committee Assignments
Yesterday, Senate Bill 146, which would protect the parental rights of qualified medical marijuana patients in Florida, was officially assigned to three Senate committees. If enacted, the legislation filed by State Senator Tina Polsky (D) would amend section 39.806 of the Florida Statutes to ensure that a parent’s status as a medical marijuana patient cannot …
Study: Coaching Program Shows Promise in Optimizing Cannabis Use for Veterans With Chronic Pain
Researchers from the University of Michigan have conducted a feasibility pilot study on a novel coaching intervention aimed at helping Veterans optimize their use of medical cannabis products for managing chronic pain. The study, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and available online via the U.S. National Library of Medicine, involved Veterans with chronic …
