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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Apr 03 2025
Minnesota Senate Committee Approves Omnibus Cannabis Policy Bill
Minnesota’s Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee gave approval today to the Omnibus Cannabis Policy Bill (Senate File 2370), a detailed proposal that would make several alterations to the state’s legal marijuana industry. Introduced earlier this month by Senator David Dibble (D), this comprehensive legislation would address various aspects of the state’s evolving cannabis industry, …
Apr 03 2025
President Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Increase Cannabis Prices
Tariffs imposed worldwide by President Donald Trump on Wednesday are likely to increase the cost of cannabis products in the U.S., as many firms rely on products from Asia for manufacturing. The latest tariffs, which are immediate, stack up on any duties imposed earlier on countries like China, Canada, Mexico and the EU. Items such …
Apr 03 2025
ZAM Grinders Introduces the 2.5” 3-Piece Stainless Steel Herb Grinder
By ZAM Grinders ZAM Grinders, a leading manufacturer of premium grinders, is excited to unveil its latest product: the big 2.5” 3-Piece Stainless Steel Herb Grinder. Designed for those who demand precision, durability, and an exceptional grinding experience, this is yet another addition to ZAM’s collection of premium stainless steel grinders. The ZAM 2.5” 3-Piece …
Apr 03 2025
New Mexico Governor Has Until April 11 to Decide Fate of Medical Psilocybin Act
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has until April 11 to either sign or veto legislation that would legalize medical psilocybin, or allow it to become law without her signature. The Medical Psilocybin Act, Senate Bill 219, cleared the House in a 56 to 8 vote after previously passing the Senate 33 to 4. Sponsored …
Apr 03 2025
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Top $162 Million in March
In Florida, medical cannabis patients purchased over $162 million worth of product in March, bringing the state’s 2025 total to around $450 million. According to data released today by the research firm Headset, Florida’s medical cannabis industry generated $162,994,063 in total sales in March, a slight decrease from the $172 million sold in March. The …
Apr 02 2025
Rhode Island’s Legal Marijuana Market Generated $28 Million in Sales in First Three Months of 2025, Resulting in Nearly $5 Million in Taxes
Rhode Island’s legal marijuana industry brought in over $28 million in sales during the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the state Department of Business Regulation. In March alone, licensed retailers recorded $9.75 million in total marijuana sales. Of that amount, $8.07 million came from adult-use purchases, while $1.68 million was attributed …
Apr 02 2025
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Smell of Marijuana Alone Doesn’t Justify Vehicle Searches
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana, by itself, no longer provides probable cause for law enforcement to search a vehicle, effectively overturning a 25-year-old precedent. In a 5-1 decision issued Wednesday, the court sided with defendant Jeffery Armstrong, who was charged in 2020 after Detroit police searched a Jeep Cherokee …
Apr 02 2025
Canopy Growth Announces Launch of Spectrum Reserve, A New Premium Medical Cannabis Brand
Canopy Growth Corporation, a “world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives”, has launched Spectrum Reserve, a new premium medical cannabis brand in Canada. Designed to meet the evolving needs of medical cannabis patients, Spectrum Reserve represents the peak of cannabis cultivation – featuring flower selected for size, potency, and …
Apr 02 2025
Oklahoma Initiative to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Filed, Proponents Aim for 2026 Ballot
An initiative to legalize cannabis for those 21+, while protecting them from being penalized for legal marijuana use in areas such as housing, employment, healthcare and firearm ownership, has been filed in Oklahoma, with proponents aiming for a 2026 public vote. Filed with the secretary of state by the group Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action …
Apr 02 2025
Study Finds Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Long-Term Improvements in Quality of Life, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression and Pain
A study published today by PLOS One found that patients prescribed medicinal marijuana experienced sustained improvements in their overall health-related quality of life, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, and pain over the course of a full year. The study, published as part of the QUEST Initiative and conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, Curtin …
