Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 02 2025
Florida’s Medical Marijuana Patient Count Climbs Past 911,000
Florida’s medical marijuana program continues its steady expansion, with the number of registered patients now surpassing 911,000. According to data released today by the Florida Department of Health, there are 911,957 active medical marijuana patients in the state as of May 2. That represents an increase of more than 11,000 since the start of 2025 …
May 01 2025
Nebraska Committee Advances Bill That Would Undercut Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Legalization
A Nebraska legislative committee has given approval to legislation that would significantly narrow the scope of a medical marijuana legalization initiative approved by voters in November. The measure, passed Thursday by the General Affairs Committee in a 5 to 3 vote, imposes restrictions that go beyond what was outlined in the citizen-backed initiative. The bill …
May 01 2025
Maine Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Sun-Grown Marijuana Cultivation
A bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers filed a bill today to establish a separate regulatory pathway for sun-grown marijuana cultivation, with licensing fees significantly lower than those for indoor growers. The legislation, titled An Act Regarding Sun-grown Cultivation in the Medical Use and Adult Use Cannabis Industries, is sponsored by Representative Grayson Osher (D) and …
May 01 2025
Study: Newly Discovered Cannabinoids From Cannabis Flowers Show Antitumor Potential Against Neuroblastoma
Newly discovered cannabinoids isolated from marijuana flowers were found to inhibit the growth of neuroblastoma cells, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals. Researchers in South Korea have discovered two previously unidentified cannabinoids and a set of chlorin-type metabolites in marijuana flowers that may hold promise in treating neuroblastoma, a type …
May 01 2025
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $558 Million Through First Four Months of 2025
Massachusetts has sold over half a billion dollars’ worth of marijuana so far this year, with adult-use sales alone bringing in more than $515 million through April 27. According to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, recreational marijuana sales totaled $133.3 million in January, $122.8 million in February, $136.5 million in March, and $122.7 …
May 01 2025
Study: Inhalable CBD Powder Formulated With Methyl-β-Cyclodextrin Shows Superior Delivery Performance
A new study from researchers at the University of Sydney highlights the potential of inhalable cannabidiol (CBD) powder using methyl-β-cyclodextrin (mbCD) as a solubilizing agent to improve drug delivery. The research, published in AAPS PharmSciTech, sought to overcome one of the primary challenges in pulmonary CBD delivery—its low water solubility. Scientists tested multiple solubilizers, including …
May 01 2025
Hawaii Legislature Approves Major Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill, Sends It to Governor Josh Green
The Hawaii Legislature has given final approval to a comprehensive bill that would significantly expand access to medical marijuana while cracking down on unlicensed cannabis operations. The measure now heads to Governor Josh Green following a concurrence vote by the House and Senate on Tuesday. House Bill 302 received overwhelming support in both chambers, passing …
Apr 30 2025
Cayman Islands Voters Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Referendum With Overwhelming Support
More than 60% of voters in the Cayman Islands have approved a referendum to decriminalize marijuana possession. The referendum gives the government a clear mandate to move forward with legislation that would reclassify minor marijuana possession as a non-criminal offense. Under the proposed framework, possessing small quantities of marijuana would be treated similarly to a …
Apr 30 2025
Ohio Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Restricting Hemp-Derived THC Products to Licensed Cannabis Outlets
The Ohio Senate has given unanimous approval to Senate Bill 86, legislation that would place strict new limits on the sale of hemp-derived intoxicating products such as delta-8 and THC-infused beverages. If enacted, the bill would allow hemp-based THC products to continue being sold throughout the state, but only through licensed marijuana dispensaries and retail …
Apr 30 2025
Hawaii Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Caregivers to Grow for Patients, Among Other Changes
The Hawaii Legislature has given final approval to a bill that would expand and strengthen the state’s medical marijuana program, sending it to Governor Josh Green for consideration. Senate Bill 1429 includes several major changes to Hawaii’s medical cannabis laws. Chief among them is the repeal of a prohibition on cultivation by primary caregivers, once …
