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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Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/3/2026
Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for August 3, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald …
New York Cannabis Regulators Seize More Than $17 Million in Largest Enforcement Action in Agency History
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced today that they’ve participated in the largest enforcement seizure in the agency’s history, confiscating more than …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Reach Record $198.2 Million in July, Near $1.2 Billion in 2026
Florida’s licensed medical marijuana dispensaries generated $198,209,750 in sales in July, setting a new monthly record, according to data from the research firm Headset. July’s …
Clinical Trial: CBD Provided Pain Relief Comparable to Codeine-Acetaminophen After Laser Eye Surgery
Oral cannabidiol (CBD) provided pain relief comparable to codeine-acetaminophen following laser eye surgery, according to a randomized clinical trial published in the Journal of Cataract …
New York Bill Expanding Marijuana Microbusiness Role in Showcase Events Sent to Governor
Legislation allowing licensed marijuana microbusinesses to take on a larger role in New York’s cannabis showcase events was delivered to New York Governor Kathy Hochul …
CBD Oil Was Well Tolerated in Dogs With Osteoarthritis, Clinical Trial Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil was well tolerated by dogs with osteoarthritis, according to a new clinical trial. Researchers from University College Dublin conducted the randomized, double-blinded, …
CBD Nanoparticles Suppressed Liver Tumor Growth in New Study
Cannabidiol (CBD) delivered through specially designed nanoparticles significantly inhibited liver tumor growth in mice, performing comparably to a commonly used chemotherapy drug, according to a …
D.C. Mayor Signs Medical Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Bill Into Law
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed emergency legislation extending conditional medical marijuana licenses and strengthening enforcement authority against businesses selling marijuana or other controlled substances …
Senate Funding Bill Would Delay Most Federal Hemp Restrictions Until December 11
Senate leaders have included language in a bipartisan government funding bill that would delay most of the federal restrictions on hemp-derived products scheduled to take …
Marijuana Legalization Did Not Increase Youth Hospitalizations in Manitoba, Study Finds
Legalizing marijuana did not lead to a notable increase in marijuana-related hospitalizations among children and teenagers in Manitoba, according to a study published in the …
