Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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U.S. Senate Approves Bill That Would Delay Federal Hemp Restrictions
The U.S. Senate has given approval to a government funding bill that would delay most of the new federal restrictions on hemp-derived products from November …
U.S. Senate Rejects Amendment to Keep Federal Hemp THC Ban on Track for November
The U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment to a federal spending bill that would have removed a proposed delay to the upcoming federal ban on …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/7/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for Friday, August 7, 2026. Each weekday, we provide a concise roundup of the latest marijuana …
New York Cannabis Control Board Approves 25 New Licenses, Bringing Statewide Total to 2,322
The New York Cannabis Control Board has approved 25 new adult-use marijuana licenses, bringing the total number issued statewide to 2,322. The approvals were announced …
Montana Marijuana Sales Reach $29.99 Million in July, Second-Highest Monthly Total Ever
Legal marijuana sales in Montana reached $29,992,180 in July, marking the second-highest monthly total recorded since recreational sales began. According to data from the Montana …
Study: Cannabis Extracts Show Antiviral Activity and Alter Immune Responses in Cells
Cannabis extracts containing different combinations of THC, CBD and CBG demonstrated distinct effects on immune activity, with several formulations also significantly reducing viral levels in …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $80 Million in July, 2026 Total Hits $530 Million
Oregon’s legal marijuana market generated approximately $79.7 million in sales in July, bringing the state’s 2026 total to roughly $530 million through the first seven …
Dr. Oz Urges U.S. Senate to Reject Amendment That Would Keep Federal Hemp Ban on Track for November
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is urging members of the U.S. Senate to reject an amendment that would keep a …
Canopy Growth Reports CA$81.2 Million in Quarterly Revenue, Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Canopy Growth Corporation reported CA$81.2 million in net revenue for its first quarter of fiscal year 2027, an increase of 13% compared to the same …
U.S. House: STATES 2.0 Act Gains Ninth Cosponsor, First in Nearly 11 Months
Federal legislation that would protect state-legal marijuana activity from federal prohibition has gained a new cosponsor for the first time in nearly 11 months. Rep. …
