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 20 2025
Study: Medical Cannabis Improves Outcomes for Patients With Hypermobility-Associated Chronic Pain
A study published in the American College of Rheumatology’s journal Open Rheumatology found that medical marijuana may help alleviate chronic pain in patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). Researchers from Imperial College London analyzed data from 161 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. Over an 18-month period, participants …
Mar 20 2025
Study: CBD May Counteract Negative Effects of High-Calorie Diet, Improve Insulin Regulation
According to a new study published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, CBD oil may help counteract the negative effects of a high-calorie diet by influencing insulin and glucagon regulation in pancreatic islets. Researchers from Boston University, the University of South Dakota, and Syracuse University examined the impact of CBD on Wistar rats subjected to …
Mar 20 2025
Maine Lawmakers File Bicameral and Bipartisan Bill to Remove Marijuana Conviction Ban for Health Workers
A bipartisan and bicameral coalition of 10 Maine lawmakers has introduced legislation to remove certain employment barriers for individuals with past marijuana convictions. Filed today, the bill is led by Senator Rachel Talbot Ross (D) and State Representative David Boyer (D), with co-sponsorship from both Democrats and Republicans in the Maine Senate and House of …
Mar 20 2025
Minnesota Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing Tribal Medical Marijuana Patients to Buy from State-Licensed Dispensaries
Today, the Minnesota Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee approved a measure to allow tribal medical marijuana patients to purchase from state-licensed dispensaries while strengthening protections for medical cannabis users. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Scott Dibble (D), would allow patients enrolled in tribal medical cannabis programs to purchase marijuana from licensed dispensaries across …
Mar 20 2025
Maryland: $1.87 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sold So Far in Fiscal Year 2025
Maryland’s marijuana industry recorded $88,037,944 in total sales for February 2025, bringing the total for FY 2025 to above $1.8 billion, according to newly released data from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Of that total, adult-use sales accounted for $66 million, while medical marijuana sales made up the remaining $22 million. The total figure is nearly …
Mar 19 2025
The Most Popular Medical Cannabis Strains Right Now
From chronic pain and nausea, to anxiety and depression, medical marijuana patients use cannabis for a wide variety of ailments, with certain strains standing out among the rest due to the consistent and effective relief they provide. While preferences can vary by condition and region, a few standout strains are dominating dispensary menus and patient …
Mar 19 2025
Hawaii Senate Committees Approve Proposal to Allow Medical Marijuana for Any Condition, Enable Certifications Via Telehealth
Hawaii’s Senate Health and Human Services and Commerce and Consumer Protection committees approved an amended version of House Bill 302 today, advancing a measure that would expand access to medical marijuana in the state. The bill, introduced in January with eight sponsors, would allow doctors and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to certify patients for …
Mar 19 2025
Rhode Island Senators File Bill Requiring Healthcare Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminally Ill Patients
A group of eight Rhode Island senators have filed legislation that would require certain healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana. Senate Bill 847, filed today, has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee for consideration. The proposal serves as a companion to House Bill 5630, introduced in …
Mar 19 2025
North Carolina Senators File Marijuana Legalization Bill, Two Days After Identical Measure Filed in House
A trio of senators in North Carolina filed the Marijuana Justice and Reinvestment Act today, a proposal to legalize recreational cannabis that was filed in the House on Monday (currently with 17 sponsors). Senators Graig Meyer (D), Jay Chaudhuri (D), and Natalie Murdock (D) introduced the Senate version of the bill, mirroring the House proposal. …
Mar 19 2025
Iowa Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for PTSD Patients Scheduled for Public Hearing on March 25
An Iowa bill to legalize psilocybin for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 25 at 12:00PM. The hearing on House File 620, sponsored by Representative John Wills (R), is being held by the House Ways and Means Subcommittee in House Lounge 2. The proposed law would …
