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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May 05 2025
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $9.8 Million in April, $38 Million So Far in 2025
Rhode Island retailers sold $9.8 million worth of marijuana in April, the highest monthly total since December, according to new data released by the Department of Business Regulation. Of the total sales, $8.16 million came from adult-use purchases and $1.64 million came from medical marijuana transactions. The new figures bring the state’s year-to-date marijuana sales …
May 05 2025
Pennsylvania House Health Committee Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Pennsylvania House Health Committee has passed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults, advancing legislation that was introduced just yesterday by a coalition of 27 state lawmakers. The vote was 14 to 12. House Bill 1200 would allow those 21 and older to legally purchase marijuana from state-licensed retailers regulated by the …
May 05 2025
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Inflammation, No Effect on Insulin Sensitivity
A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that regular marijuana use is associated with reduced inflammation, but it does not appear to impact insulin sensitivity. Researchers at the University of Colorado studied healthy adults aged 21 to 40, comparing those who used marijuana at least weekly for a year to those …
May 05 2025
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Total $161.7 Million in April
Florida’s medical marijuana market brought in $161,736,755 in sales during the month of April, according to data released by research firm Headset. This brings the state’s 2025 total to over $610 million, solidifying Florida’s role as the largest medical-only marijuana market in the United States. Headset revised the sales total for March, lowering the total …
May 04 2025
Pennsylvania: 27 Lawmakers File Bill to Legalize Marijuana and Establish Licensed Sales
A group of 27 state lawmakers in Pennsylvania filed legislation today that would legalize marijuana for adult use, including establishing a regulated market for licensed sales and expunging certain past convictions. House Bill 1200 would allow adults 21 and older to purchase marijuana products through state-licensed retailers overseen by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The …
May 04 2025
Mexico: Thousands Rally in Mexico City Demanding Marijuana Legalization and Home Cultivation Rights
Thousands of protesters gathered in Mexico City over the weekend, calling on lawmakers to legalize marijuana and end criminal penalties for personal use and cultivation. The large-scale demonstration, held Saturday in the heart of the capital, featured marchers demanding the right to freely consume marijuana without fear of legal harassment. Many also called for the …
May 04 2025
Study: CBD-Infused Hydrogel Promotes Healing in Radiation and Wound-Induced Skin Injury
A new study from researchers at Qinghai University and the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that a CBD-based hydrogel significantly improves healing in skin injuries caused by combined radiation and trauma, offering a promising new treatment for patients undergoing tumor surgery followed by radiotherapy. The study, published in Phytomedicine, tested various formulations of …
May 03 2025
Virginia Governor Vetoes Medical Marijuana Labeling and Delivery Expansion Bill
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed legislation that would have revised labeling requirements for medical marijuana products and expanded delivery options for patients. The bill, House Bill 1989, was approved by the House in an 84 to 14 vote and by the Senate 30 to 10. Despite its broad bipartisan support, Governor Youngkin rejected the …
May 03 2025
New Poll Finds 56% of Georgia Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Up 10% Since 2017
Most Georgia voters believe marijuana should be legal for recreational use, according to a new poll showing a notable shift in public opinion. A survey conducted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found that nearly 56% of Georgians now support legalizing marijuana for adult use—up from 46% in a similar poll from 2017. The increase marks the …
May 02 2025
California to Raise Marijuana Excise Tax to 19% on July 1
California’s marijuana industry is sounding the alarm over a looming tax hike, but state officials say the increase is moving forward regardless. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has confirmed that the state’s cannabis excise tax rate will rise from 15% to 19% on July 1. The 26% increase is the maximum allowed …
