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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Texas Ban on Delta-8 and Other Hemp-Derived THC Products Takes Effect Friday
Texas retailers will be required to stop selling delta-8 THC and several other hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids beginning Friday, July 31, following the reinstatement of state …
Federal Data Shows More Americans Use Marijuana Daily or Almost Daily Than Cigarettes or Alcohol
More Americans now use marijuana daily or almost daily than smoke cigarettes every day or consume alcohol with similar frequency, according to newly released federal …
CBD-Dominant Cannabis Extract Reduced Symptoms and Restored Skin Barrier Proteins in Atopic Dermatitis Model, Study Finds
A CBD-dominant cannabis extract reduced inflammation, improved skin lesions and restored proteins involved in maintaining the skin barrier in a model of atopic dermatitis, according …
Researchers Call for State-Led Medical Marijuana Research Centers Following Federal Rescheduling
States with established medical marijuana programs should create independent research centers to close evidence gaps, standardize data and help integrate cannabis into healthcare following federal …
California Dispensary Becomes First in State Approved to Launch RFID-Powered Self-Checkout
A Sacramento marijuana dispensary has become the first licensed retailer in California approved by state regulators to operate an RFID-powered self-checkout system. MWG Holdings Group …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/27/2026
Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 27, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald …
Study Finds THC-CBD Medicine May Improve Several Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Beyond Spasticity, Including Sleep, Bladder Function and Walking Ability
A marijuana-derived medicine containing THC and CBD, may improve not only spasticity but also sleep, bladder function, walking ability and muscle spasm severity among people …
SNDL-Backed Entity Acquires 56 Parallel Cannabis Locations Across Florida, Texas and Massachusetts
SNDL announced Monday that an entity backed by its Sunstream joint venture has completed the acquisition of certain Parallel cannabis assets in Florida, Texas and …
Study Finds Blocking Growth Hormone Pathway Makes Cannabis Plants Shorter While Increasing Cannabinoid Concentrations
Suppressing a plant growth hormone pathway caused cannabis plants to grow substantially shorter while increasing cannabinoid concentrations and the proportion of biomass devoted to flowers, …
Glass House Brands Hires Former DEA Official to Advise on Potential Interstate Marijuana Commerce and Exports
Glass House Brands has retained a former Drug Enforcement Administration official to help the California-based marijuana company prepare for potential interstate commerce and international export …
