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 05 2025
The Top-Selling Strains in Each Legal Cannabis State
As of March 2025, 24 states have legalized cannabis, with 21 currently operating recreational markets. Utilizing data from the research firm Headset.io and the strain review site Leafly, below is a list of the top-selling cannabis strains in each of these states with licensed marijuana stores currently open for business.
Mar 04 2025
Maryland Bill Would Protect Fire and Rescue Workers From Employment Penalties for Medical Marijuana Use
Legislation to protect fire and rescue workers from employment penalties for medical marijuana use in Maryland has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 11 in the Senate Finance Committee. Filed in February by Senator Carl Jackson (D), Senate Bill 1023 would prohibit employers from taking adverse employment actions against fire and rescue public …
Mar 04 2025
California Awards $18.4 Million in Grants, Including $3.5 Million to LA, to Expand Access to Legal Marijuana Industry
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has awarded $18.4 million in grants to support equitable access to California’s regulated marijuana industry. The funding, distributed among 18 local jurisdictions, is intended to lower entry barriers and assist local applicants and licensees. The latest round of funding includes:
Mar 04 2025
Cannabinoids Improve Memory and Motor Function in Animal Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports examines the potential of the synthetic cannabinoid WIN 55,212-2 in improving cognitive and motor deficits associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The research, conducted on Tg4-42 transgenic mice, found that both preventative and therapeutic administration of WIN 55,212-2 (designed to mimic the effects of naturally derived …
Mar 04 2025
Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Finds Low-Dose CBD May Enhance Opioid Pain Relief Without Increasing Adverse Effects
According to a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy human laboratory trial conducted by researchers from researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Arizona State University, cannabidiol (CBD) enhances the analgesic effects of the opioid hydromorphone without exacerbating its adverse effects. The study involved 31 healthy participants who attended five outpatient sessions, receiving different drug conditions: …
Mar 04 2025
Ohio: $550 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold Across 6.9 Million Transactions Between August 7 and March 1
Since the launch of the state’s recreational marijuana market on August 7, the state has generated around $550 million in sales spread across 6.9 million transactions, as of March 1. Between August and March, there were $361,994,872 in recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, in addition to $187,298,933 in medical marijuana sales, according to data released yesterday by …
Mar 03 2025
New York Bill Would Allow Cannabis Consumption Lounges to Serve Food, Drinks, and Live Entertainment
Legislation was introduced today in the New York Senate that would expand the allowable activities within licensed cannabis consumption lounges. Senate Bill 5826, filed today by Senator Luis Sepúlveda, has been referred to the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations for further consideration. The proposed legislation seeks to amend Section 77 of the Cannabis …
Mar 03 2025
Nebraska Medica Cannabis Group Pushes Back Against Legislation to Restrict Medical Marijuana
The nonprofit organization Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana held a press conference today to push back against legislative efforts that would limit access to medical marijuana, following overwhelming voter approval of its legalization last November. At a press conference Monday morning, the group backed bills introduced by State Senators Danielle Conrad and Ben Hansen while condemning …
Mar 03 2025
Illinois On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act Gains Three New Sponsors
Illinois House Bill 3513, the On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act, gained three new cosponsors today. The proposed law, which would allow counties and municipalities to issue licenses for temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues where marijuana consumption is permitted, was filed on February 6 by State Representative Justin Slaughter. Today, State Representatives Kelly Cassidy (D), Lilian …
Mar 03 2025
Detroit Council Committee Approves Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Advertisements Near Schools, Parks, and Libraries
Detroit officials are pushing forward with a plan to limit where marijuana businesses can advertise. A proposed ordinance that would prohibit fixed marijuana advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools, libraries, and other youth-oriented spaces has been given approval by the Detroit City Council’s Public Health and Safety Standing Committee. The proposal, sponsored by Councilmember Angela …
