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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May 02 2025
Oregon Marijuana Sales Reach $304 Million in 2025, With $78 Million in April, as Prices Reach New Lows
Oregon licensed marijuana retailers sold $78,752,467 worth of marijuana and marijuana products in April, pushing the year-to-date total to $304 million. According to data released today by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, “usable marijuana”—primarily dried flower—accounted for the largest share of April sales at $34.5 million, representing 43% of the monthly total. Concentrates followed …
May 02 2025
A Breakdown of Over 80 Cannabis-Related Studies Published in 2025
From cancer and chronic pain to epilepsy, autism, and metabolic disorders, dozens of peer-reviewed studies published in 2025 have added to the growing body of evidence supporting the therapeutic value of cannabis and its constituents. Researchers across the globe have examined cannabinoids like CBD, THC, CBG, THCV, and even lesser-known compounds, uncovering potential benefits in …
May 02 2025
Study: Cannabis Use May Reduce Risk of HIV Drug Resistance Mutations
Cannabis use may help lower the risk of developing drug-resistant HIV mutations, according to a new study published in NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Researchers from Temple University and the University of Florida analyzed data from 614 HIV-positive adults, using records from the National NeuroAIDS Tissue Consortium. All participants had at least one viral load measurement …
May 02 2025
Study: Over 8% of Australians Use Marijuana Recreationally, With Nearly 3% Using Medically
Over 8% of Australians report using marijuana recreationally, with nearly 3% saying they use it for medical reasons or both medical and recreational purposes, according to new national survey data. Published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, the study examined responses from the 2022/2023 National Drug Strategy Household Survey to estimate the prevalence of …
May 02 2025
Florida’s Medical Marijuana Patient Count Climbs Past 911,000
Florida’s medical marijuana program continues its steady expansion, with the number of registered patients now surpassing 911,000. According to data released today by the Florida Department of Health, there are 911,957 active medical marijuana patients in the state as of May 2. That represents an increase of more than 11,000 since the start of 2025 …
May 01 2025
Nebraska Committee Advances Bill That Would Undercut Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Legalization
A Nebraska legislative committee has given approval to legislation that would significantly narrow the scope of a medical marijuana legalization initiative approved by voters in November. The measure, passed Thursday by the General Affairs Committee in a 5 to 3 vote, imposes restrictions that go beyond what was outlined in the citizen-backed initiative. The bill …
May 01 2025
Maine Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Sun-Grown Marijuana Cultivation
A bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers filed a bill today to establish a separate regulatory pathway for sun-grown marijuana cultivation, with licensing fees significantly lower than those for indoor growers. The legislation, titled An Act Regarding Sun-grown Cultivation in the Medical Use and Adult Use Cannabis Industries, is sponsored by Representative Grayson Osher (D) and …
May 01 2025
Study: Newly Discovered Cannabinoids From Cannabis Flowers Show Antitumor Potential Against Neuroblastoma
Newly discovered cannabinoids isolated from marijuana flowers were found to inhibit the growth of neuroblastoma cells, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals. Researchers in South Korea have discovered two previously unidentified cannabinoids and a set of chlorin-type metabolites in marijuana flowers that may hold promise in treating neuroblastoma, a type …
May 01 2025
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $558 Million Through First Four Months of 2025
Massachusetts has sold over half a billion dollars’ worth of marijuana so far this year, with adult-use sales alone bringing in more than $515 million through April 27. According to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, recreational marijuana sales totaled $133.3 million in January, $122.8 million in February, $136.5 million in March, and $122.7 …
May 01 2025
Study: Inhalable CBD Powder Formulated With Methyl-β-Cyclodextrin Shows Superior Delivery Performance
A new study from researchers at the University of Sydney highlights the potential of inhalable cannabidiol (CBD) powder using methyl-β-cyclodextrin (mbCD) as a solubilizing agent to improve drug delivery. The research, published in AAPS PharmSciTech, sought to overcome one of the primary challenges in pulmonary CBD delivery—its low water solubility. Scientists tested multiple solubilizers, including …
