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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Connecticut Bill Would Require Marijuana Workers to Receive Full Minimum Wage, Bar Counting Tips Toward Pay
Connecticut lawmakers have filed legislation that would prohibit marijuana businesses from counting tips toward employee wages, requiring all cannabis workers to be paid the full state minimum fair wage.
Green Thumb Reports $311 Million in Q4 Revenue, Up 5% Year-Over-Year, With 2025 Revenue Topping $1.2 Billion
Green Thumb Industries reported fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results today, posting record fourth quarter revenue and more than $1.2 billion in revenue for the year despite continued price compression across multiple markets.
New Louisiana Bill Would Establish Recreational Cannabis Pilot Program Through 2030
A new Louisiana bill filed today would authorize the sale of marijuana to everyone 21 and older through a temporary, state-run pilot program that would begin in 2027 and run through 2030.
Clinical Trial: Cannabis-Based Herbal Formula Matches Lorazepam for Chronic Insomnia Relief
A randomized clinical trial published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that a traditional Thai cannabis-based multi-herbal formulation was just as effective as lorazepam in improving sleep among patients with chronic insomnia.
Study: Vitamin D and CBD Work Together to Suppress Liver Cancer Cell Growth
According to the results of a new study published in the journal Molecular Biology Reports, combining cannabidiol (CBD) with Vitamin D may significantly enhance anti-cancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), one of the deadliest forms of liver cancer worldwide.
Virginia House Approves Medical Cannabis Access Bill for Terminally Ill Patients With 97 to 1 Vote
A proposal to ensure terminally ill patients can continue using medical cannabis while receiving care in hospitals and other health facilities was given approval today by the Virginia House of Delegates.
Wisconsin: 47 Lawmakers File Bill to Legalize Marijuana, Create Regulated Market and Expunge Past Convictions
A coalition of 47 Wisconsin lawmakers filed legislation today to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older, establish a regulated cannabis market and allow for the expungement of past marijuana convictions.
U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis Bill Under Consideration in 2026, From Nationwide Descheduling to Housing Protections
Below is a breakdown of every cannabis-related bill currently active during the 2025–2026 session of the United States Congress, listed in order by total number of sponsors. Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act The MORE Act would fully remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, ending federal prohibition altogether. It also establishes automatic expungement …
Missouri Regulators Propose Revisions to Marijuana Facility Rules, Open Public Comment Period
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Division of Cannabis Regulation has issued draft revisions to two key administrative rules governing marijuana facilities, opening a two-week public feedback period that runs through March 10.
Florida House Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Cut Medical Marijuana Card Fee for Veterans by 80%
A measure that would substantially lower the cost for military veterans to obtain a medical marijuana card in Florida was approved today by the House Health & Human Services Committee by a vote of 22 to 0.
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