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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Feb 26 2025
Trulieve Launches Onward: A Premium THC Beverage Available in 36 States
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced the launch of Onward, a premium, non-alcoholic THC beverage offering “a modern alternative for social occasions.” These beverages are compliant with the federal farm bill that legalized hemp, making them legal nationwide. They are available now online and coming soon to select Total Wine locations. “Drawing on our vast experience …
Feb 26 2025
Ohio Senate Committee Approves Bill to Roll Back Voter-Approved Recreational Marijuana Law
Ohio’s Senate General Government Committee has given approval to legislation that would make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana law. The committee voted 5 to 2 today to approve Senate Bill 56, which would roll back some of the state’s recreational marijuana law, which was approved by voters in 2023. The committee approved …
Feb 26 2025
Study: CBD, THC, and the Terpene Humulene Show Synergistic Anticancer Effects in Breast Cancer Models
A study in Frontiers in Pharmacology found that cannabinoids can suppress cancer growth and inflammation, as shown through lab tests, animal studies, and computer modeling. Researchers examined the ethanol extract of female cannabis, which contained cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and humulene, as identified through GC-MS analysis. In vitro testing on cancer cells showed that the …
Feb 26 2025
Kentucky Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cultivation for Patients and Expand List of Qualifying Conditions Receives Committee Assignment
Kentucky House Bill 571, a measure to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program, has been assigned to the House Health Services Committee. HB 571 was filed earlier this month by State Representative Alan Gentry (D) and placed in the House Committee on Committees. Yesterday, the bill advanced to the Health Services Committee. The proposed …
Feb 26 2025
Top Cannabis Strains for Depression
With depression affecting millions worldwide, here are some of the best cannabis strains for those seeking relief. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are 21 million people in the U.S. suffering from depression, with the World Health Organization putting the global number at nearly 300 million. Many individuals suffering from depression have …
Feb 26 2025
Study: Psilocin “Exhibits Significant Therapeutic Potential in the Treatment of Epilepsy”
A study being published in the journal Pharmacology Research & Perspectives found that psilocin, the active metabolite of psilocybin, “exhibits significant therapeutic potential in the treatment of epilepsy.” Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Tarbiat Modares University conducted experiments using mouse seizure models to evaluate psilocin’s effects. The …
Feb 25 2025
West Virginia Lawmakers Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana
Today, Delegate Sean Hornbuckle (D-Cabell) introduced House Joint Resolution 27 to the West Virginia Legislature, which would place a proposal to amend the state constitution to legalize cannabis on the 2026 general election ballot. The resolution, co-sponsored by Delegates Lewis, Pushkin, Hansen, and Garcia, has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for further deliberation. HJR …
Feb 25 2025
South Dakota Governor Signs Kratom Bill Into Law
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed House Bill 1056 into law, officially establishing statewide regulations on kratom products. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives in January with a unanimous 66 to 0 vote and cleared the Senate on February 13, also unanimously (35 to 0), introduces restrictions on kratom sales and distribution …
Feb 25 2025
Arizona: $26 Million in Marijuana Taxes Garnered in January 2025, Most Since January 2024
Arizona’s marijuana industry generated over $26 million in tax revenue in January. There was $26,010,976 in tax revenue generated from licensed marijuana sales in January, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue. This is a notable increase over the $23.3 million garnered in December and the $23.7 million in November. January’s taxes brings the all-time …
Feb 25 2025
WA Bill to Revise Marijuana Advertising Laws Passes Second Senate Committee, Advances to Full Senate
Senate Bill 5206 has cleared another legislative hurdle, passing the Senate Ways and Means Committee yesterday after previously being approved by the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce. The bill now advances to the full Senate for a vote. Sponsored by Senators Drew MacEwen (R), Chris Gildon (R), and Derek Stanford (D), the legislation would …
