Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and he has 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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Epigenetic “Switch” May Help Breeders Boost Hemp Flavonoids and Cannabinoids, Study Finds
A study in Frontiers in Plant Science reports that “chromatin opening”, a form of epigenetic regulation that helps control whether genes are easy or hard to activate, may play a central role in why some cannabis varieties produce more flavonoids and cannabinoids than others.
Over 80% of Hemp-Derived CBD Products Are Inaccurately Labeled, Many Have No CBD, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
A study published by Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research found that most hemp-derived CBD products sold as haircare items, cosmetics, and foods or drinks did not match what their labels claimed, including products that said they were verified by third-party testing.
Connecticut Bill Would Replace THC-Based Marijuana Tax With Flat Excise Tax
A new bill filed today in the Connecticut Legislature would fundamentally change how marijuana is taxed in the state, moving away from a potency-based model and toward a simple flat excise tax.
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $10.19 Million in January, 6% Increase From Previous Year
Rhode Island’s legal marijuana market generated $10.19 million in legal cannabis sales during January, marking an increase of over 6% from the $9.57 million sold in January 2025. Although this doesn’t top the record-setting $10.49 million sold in December, it comes close.
Aurora Reports Record Medical Marijuana Revenue in Q3, Shifts Further Away From Consumer Market to Expand Global Medical Footprint
In its fiscal third quarter, Aurora Cannabis Inc. posted record medical marijuana revenue, strong cash flow, and rising margins while signaling an even deeper retreat from Canada’s adult-use market in favor of expanding its global medical footprint.
West Virginia Bill Would Let Doctors Decide Who Qualifies for Medical Marijuana, Removing Set Condition List
A bill filed today in the West Virginia House of Delegates would change how patients qualify for medical marijuana by shifting the decision from a rigid list of conditions to the professional judgment of a physician.
Tennessee Lawmaker Files “Pot for Potholes Act,” Proposing Legal Marijuana Market to Fund Roads and Communities
State Representative Aftyn Behn (D) has once again filed legislation in the Tennessee House that would create a comprehensive recreational marijuana program, using the resulting tax revenue to fund highway projects, local governments, and community reinvestment efforts across the state.
Ohio AG Certifies Language for Referendum Challenging Changes to Voter-Approved Marijuana Law
A referendum campaign in Ohio to reverse recently approved changes to the state’s recreational marijuana program took a significant step forward today after AG Dave Yost certified the proposal’s summary language.
Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Home Marijuana Cultivation for Everyone 21+
For the first time, a Washington State Senate committee has given approval to legislation that would legalize the home cultivation of cannabis for everyone 21 and older.
New Mexico Zoo Turns to CBD to Help Aging Animals Thrive
A zoo in eastern New Mexico has found a new way to help some of its oldest residents stay comfortable and active: CBD oil.
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