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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 27 2025
Texas Senate Approves Bill to Expand Medical Cannabis Program
The Texas Senate today approved a revised version of House Bill 46, a measure that would expand the state’s medical cannabis compassionate use program. Despite having already been approved by the full House of Representatives, the Senate made key changes to the bill, meaning it must now return to the House for a concurrence vote …
May 27 2025
London Mayor Backs Decriminalizing Cannabis, Says Current Laws Are “Unjustified”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says that cannabis should be decriminalized, stating that the city’s current approach “cannot be justified”. In his remarks, Mayor Khan called on the federal government to reevaluate how cannabis possession is treated under the law. The endorsement follows the release of a new report from the London Drugs Commission, which Khan …
May 27 2025
Report Finds Cannabis Consumers Willing to Pay More for Fast-Acting Edibles
A new report shows that marijuana consumers are not only embracing fast-acting edibles—they’re willing to pay a premium for them. According to the 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report from cannabis brand Azuca and data analytics firm BDSA, fast-acting THC gummies—though still a small slice of the edibles market—are outperforming traditional edibles in price, placement, customer loyalty …
May 27 2025
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Nationwide Marijuana Ban, Paving Way for Potential Supreme Court Review
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit brought by several marijuana businesses seeking to overturn the federal ban on marijuana, ruling that decades of state-level legalization efforts have not rendered the federal prohibition unconstitutional. The decision clears a path for the case to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 1st U.S. Circuit …
May 27 2025
Oklahoma Bill Mandating Annual Medical Marijuana Industry Training Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
A bill requiring annual training and credentialing for employees in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry has become law after Governor Kevin Stitt declined to sign or veto the measure. By taking no action, the governor allowed House Bill 2837 to take effect following its approval in the legislature, where it passed the House 75 to 12 …
May 27 2025
Survey: Strong Majority of Americans Support Allowing Cannabis in Casinos and Gaming Venues
A new survey conducted by researchers from the University of Nevada finds that most adults support allowing cannabis use in or near casinos and other gaming venues, signaling a potential shift in public opinion that could challenge long-standing regulatory divides in Nevada. The survey gathered responses from 620 adults aged 21 and older across the …
May 27 2025
Nevada Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Those With Past Marijuana Possession Convictions to Work in Foster Care
By a combined vote of 61 to 2, the Nevada Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 107, a measure that removes certain marijuana-related convictions from disqualifying individuals from working in or operating foster homes. AB 107 was approved by the state Senate on May 23 with a 19 to 2 vote, after having previously passed the …
May 27 2025
Minnesota Announces Reopening of Registration for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Businesses and Licensing Rollout for Low-Potency Hemp Edible Businesses
Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that on June 2 it will open a new window for accepting registrations for businesses seeking to sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs) to consumers. Businesses that sell HDCPs but are not registered with the Office of Cannabis Management are in violation of Minnesota law and will …
May 27 2025
Study: Psilocybin May Help People With Anorexia Process Buried Trauma and Enter Remission
Women with anorexia experienced a resurfacing of previously blocked traumatic memories during psilocybin-assisted therapy, leading to remission of their eating disorder symptoms, according to a new study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. The pilot study involved 10 women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or in partial remission. Each received a 25-mg dose of COMP360, …
May 27 2025
Study: Regular Cannabis Use May Protect Brain Function in People With HIV
According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Communications, regular cannabis use may help counteract some of the harmful neurological effects of HIV, particularly those related to inhibitory brain processing and gamma oscillatory activity. Researchers from the University of Nebraska and Creighton University analyzed brain activity in 108 participants—both cannabis users and …
