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 27 2025
Iowa Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for PTSD
A key committee in the Iowa House of Representatives has given approval to a bill that would legalize psilocybin for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The House Ways and Means Committee voted 23 to 0 today to pass House File 620, renumbering it as House File 978. Sponsored by Representative John Wills (R), the …
Mar 27 2025
Maine Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Cannabis Workers’ Access to Credit
A bipartisan coalition of Maine legislators filed Senate Bill 1314 today, titled “An Act to Protect Cannabis Industry Workers’ Access to Personal Credit.” The bill, filed by 10 members of the Maine House and Senate, would prevent financial discrimination against individuals employed in the state’s cannabis sector, ensuring that cannabis industry workers are not denied …
Mar 27 2025
New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Expand Labor Rights for Cannabis Workers
The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee has voted 5 to 1 to advance Assembly Bill 4182, a measure to expand labor rights for cannabis industry workers. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Wayne DeAngelo (D) and Reginald Atkins (D) and filed in April 2024, the legislation would grant cannabis employees protections similar to those enjoyed by other private-sector …
Mar 27 2025
Massachusetts Inspector General Finds “Poor Management” At Cannabis Control Commission Resulted In Failure To Collect Nearly $2 Million in Fees
Massachusetts’ Inspector General is advising the Cannabis Control Commission to conduct an audit after an investigation found that the agency did not collect nearly $2 million in fees over a two-year period. In a letter sent today, Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro advised the Executive Director and the Acting Chair of Cannabis Control Commission to conduct an …
Mar 27 2025
Study Finds CBD May Help Manage Jaw Pain from Temporomandibular Disorders
A new study published in the journal Pharmaceutics suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer relief for people suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)—a group of conditions causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland conducted a comprehensive review of studies from 2007 to 2024, …
Mar 27 2025
Study: CBD-Rich Cannabis Extract Outperforms Hydrocortisone in Reducing Skin Inflammation
According to a new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals, CBD-rich cannabis extract may be more effective than hydrocortisone in reducing inflammation caused by atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema. Conducted by researchers from the University of Warsaw and the Polish Academy of Sciences, the study highlights CBD’s potential as a promising alternative to …
Mar 27 2025
Minnesota Lawmakers Introduce New Bill to Establish Psilocybin Therapeutic Use Program
A group of five Minnesota lawmakers led by State Representative Andrew Smith (D) introduced House Bill 2906 today, marking another step toward expanding access to psychedelic-assisted therapies in the state. The bill has been referred to the House Health Finance and Policy Committee for consideration. The measure was filed just a few days after a …
Mar 26 2025
Ohio Marijuana Sales Top $600 Million Since Launch of Recreational Market on August 7
Licensed marijuana stores and dispensaries in Ohio have generate over $600 million in total sales since August 7, the first day of recreational sales. According to data released today by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, total marijuana sales between August 7 and March 22 reached $608,511,077, including $405,073,581 in recreational sales and $203,437,496 in …
Mar 26 2025
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Announces New Acting Head
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) announced today that Jeremy Preiss, the agency’s Acting Head and Chief Officer of Regulatory, Policy, and External Affairs, is departing after more than three years of service to the CCA and the Commonwealth. The CCA Board of Directors has designated Jamie Patten, the agency’s Chief Administrative Officer, as the …
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 …
