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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Feb 26 2025
New York Senate Bill Introduced to Restrict Cannabis Retail Outlets Near Opt-Out Municipalities
New York State Senator Jack Martins introduced Senate Bill 5637 today, which has been referred to the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee. The legislation would amend the state’s cannabis law to prohibit cannabis retail storefronts and on-site consumption venues from operating within a quarter mile of municipalities that have opted out of allowing such …
Feb 26 2025
States Most Likely to Legalize Medical Cannabis in 2025
39 states have legalized medical cannabis. Here’s a look at the states most likely to become the 40th in 2025. Although efforts to legalize medical marijuana are ongoing in most of the 11 states without medical marijuana, the below five states are the most likely to do so this year.
Feb 26 2025
Tennessee Bill to Restrict THCp and THCa in Hemp Products Approved by House Subcommittee
A Tennessee House subcommittee has voted to advance House Bill 1148, which would restrict the sale of hemp-derived products containing tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCp) and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa). The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee has advanced HB 1148 with a 7 to 2 vote, recommending its passage with amendments and referring it to the Judiciary Committee for further …
Feb 26 2025
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Releases Industry Report Assessing Adult- and Medical-Use Cannabis Markets
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) this week published the “Review and Assessment of the Massachusetts Adult- and Medical-use Cannabis Industries” report, a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s adult- and medical-use cannabis landscape based on more than six years of data. The Industry Report, drafted and published to satisfy the Commission’s statutory research mandate, covers topics from …
Feb 26 2025
Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Reduce Marijuana Grow Count, Limit THC Content in Concentrates, Place a Cap on Marijuana Stores
The Ohio Senate has passed a bill that would impose significant restrictions on the state’s recreational marijuana law, despite widespread opposition from advocates and industry stakeholders. Senate Bill 56, which cleared the full Senate today, would reduce the number of marijuana plants adults can cultivate at home from 12 to six, and it would lower …
Feb 26 2025
Trulieve Launches Onward: A Premium THC Beverage Available in 36 States
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced the launch of Onward, a premium, non-alcoholic THC beverage offering “a modern alternative for social occasions.” These beverages are compliant with the federal farm bill that legalized hemp, making them legal nationwide. They are available now online and coming soon to select Total Wine locations. “Drawing on our vast experience …
Feb 26 2025
Ohio Senate Committee Approves Bill to Roll Back Voter-Approved Recreational Marijuana Law
Ohio’s Senate General Government Committee has given approval to legislation that would make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana law. The committee voted 5 to 2 today to approve Senate Bill 56, which would roll back some of the state’s recreational marijuana law, which was approved by voters in 2023. The committee approved …
Feb 26 2025
Study: CBD, THC, and the Terpene Humulene Show Synergistic Anticancer Effects in Breast Cancer Models
A study in Frontiers in Pharmacology found that cannabinoids can suppress cancer growth and inflammation, as shown through lab tests, animal studies, and computer modeling. Researchers examined the ethanol extract of female cannabis, which contained cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and humulene, as identified through GC-MS analysis. In vitro testing on cancer cells showed that the …
Feb 26 2025
Kentucky Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cultivation for Patients and Expand List of Qualifying Conditions Receives Committee Assignment
Kentucky House Bill 571, a measure to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program, has been assigned to the House Health Services Committee. HB 571 was filed earlier this month by State Representative Alan Gentry (D) and placed in the House Committee on Committees. Yesterday, the bill advanced to the Health Services Committee. The proposed …
Feb 26 2025
Top Cannabis Strains for Depression
With depression affecting millions worldwide, here are some of the best cannabis strains for those seeking relief. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are 21 million people in the U.S. suffering from depression, with the World Health Organization putting the global number at nearly 300 million. Many individuals suffering from depression have …
