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 [email protected].
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Mar 26 2025
Warren, Michigan City Council Votes to Allow Unlimited Marijuana Stores
The Warren (MI) City Council has approved an ordinance that allows for an unlimited number of licensed marijuana stores in the city. The council voted 5 to 2 yesterday to approve the bill. City Attorney Jeffrey Schroder requested the proposal, saying it would end several years-long lawsuits involving cannabis applicants. Warren is Michigan’s third most …
Mar 26 2025
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chair Says She’s Working On “Several Pieces of Cannabis Legislation”
Congressmember Dina Titus (D-NV), Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, says she’s working on several cannabis-related bills that will be introduced this session. “I am currently working on several pieces of cannabis legislation and look forward to informing you when I have information to share”, Rep. Titus told us via e-mail, noting that the staff …
Mar 26 2025
The Six States With Active Marijuana Legalization Bills
24 states have legalized recreational cannabis, with several vying to become the 25th, with active legislative in their state legislatures. Although activists in several states —including Florida and Idaho— are attempting to put legalization initiatives to a vote of the people, in this article we take a look at the state’s with legislation that is …
Mar 26 2025
Florida Senate Committee Advances Kratom Consumer Protection Act
A key Florida committee has given approval to legislation that would provide statewide regulations for kratom. The Florida Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted 8 to 1 yesterday to pass Senate Bill 1734, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This legislation would establish clear regulations for the processing and sale of kratom in the state. …
Mar 26 2025
Texas Bill Would Require Statewide Public Education Campaign on Medical Cannabis Program
A Texas bill designed to increase public awareness of the state’s medical cannabis program received its committee assignment today. House Bill 3729, introduced earlier this month by Representative Ron Reynolds (D), was officially referred to the House Public Health Committee today. If passed into law, the bill would direct the Texas Department of Public Safety …
Mar 26 2025
Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Hearing and Potential Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Tennessee’s Senate Bill 923, introduced by Senator Heidi Campbell (D) last month, has been scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 31. The bill, filed on February 5 and advanced through its second reading in the Senate the following week, would decriminalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana …
Mar 26 2025
Study: 3D-Printed CBD Gummies Provide a Customizable Option With Optimized Release
A recent study published in Gels, as well as the U.S. National Library of Medicine, has introduced a groundbreaking approach to CBD gummy production using 3D printing. Conducted by researchers at Florida A&M University, the study highlights the potential of 3D-printed CBD gummies as a customized, patient-friendly alternative for pain management, particularly in the geriatric …
Mar 26 2025
CBD Lozenges Show Promising Antimicrobial Effects Against Streptococcus mutans, a Major Cause of Tooth Decay
A groundbreaking study published in the Brazilian Dental Journal has revealed that cannabidiol (CBD)-infused lozenges may play a crucial role in improving oral health by significantly reducing Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Researchers from the University of Lisbon, the West Coast University Dental Hygiene Program, and the Center for Innovative Care …
Mar 26 2025
Tennessee Pot for Potholes Act Fails Committee Vote
House Bill 703, known as the “Pot for Potholes Act,” has been rejected by a House subcommittee. Filed last month by State Representative Aftyn Behn (D), the bill would have established a regulated recreational marijuana market in Tennessee, with tax revenue directed toward infrastructure improvements, particularly road maintenance and repairs. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee …
Mar 26 2025
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore Now Open 7 Days a Week to Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company (GSCC) in Cherokee, North Carolina, announced today that it will now be open seven days a week from 10 AM to 10 PM. The company shared the update in a post on X.com, saying: “BIG NEWS, FAM! You asked, you waited, and now—it’s OFFICIAL! GSCC is NOW OPEN ALL 7 …
