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 19 2025
Oklahoma Senate Public Safety Committee Unanimously Approves Bill on Gun Rights for Medical Marijuana Patients
A key committee in the Oklahoma Senate gave unanimous approval today to legislation that would establish gun right protections for medical cannabis patients. Oklahoma Senate Bill 39 was unanimously approved by the Senate Public Safety Committee today in a 6 to 0 vote. The bill, introduced by State Senator Julie Daniels, prohibits individuals from being …
Feb 19 2025
Virginia Legislature Approves Bill Updating Medical Marijuana Labeling and Expanding Home Delivery
The Virginia Senate has approved House Bill 1989, a measure updating medical marijuana product labeling requirements and expanding delivery options for registered patients. The bill passed the Senate today in a 30 to 10 vote. Given it was amended slightly in the Senate, the measure will now return to the House of Delegates for a …
Feb 19 2025
Doctors and Researchers File Court Petition Challenging DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Process
A coalition of doctors and researchers advocating for marijuana rescheduling has petitioned a federal court to intervene in what they argue is a secretive and biased process led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The group, known as Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (DDPR), filed its petition Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals …
Feb 19 2025
Wisconsin Governor Includes Marijuana Legalization in 2025-2027 Budget as Bicameral Bills Are Filed
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has included a proposal to legalize marijuana in his 2025-2027 budget request, marking another push to regulate and tax cannabis similar to alcohol. On the same day, bipartisan legislation—Assembly Bill 50 and Senate Bill 45—was introduced in the state legislature to legalize and regulate marijuana for adult use. “Legalize, regulate, and …
Feb 19 2025
Nebraska Bill to Restrict Medical Marijuana to Pills and Tinctures Scheduled for Public Hearing
A Nebraska measure that would significantly restrict the allowable forms of medical cannabis has been scheduled for a public hearing in the General Affairs Committee. Filed by Senator Storm last month, the proposal would limit medical marijuana products to pills and liquid tinctures, excluding other forms such as edibles, concentrates, and smokable products. The hearing …
Feb 19 2025
Oregon Initiative Would Legalize Cannabis Cafes, Proponents Aim for November 2026 Ballot
A proposed initiative in Oregon would legalize cannabis cafes, allowing licensed venues to serve food and drinks while permitting on-site marijuana consumption. Backed by the Oregon Cannabis Cafe Coalition, the initiative would amend existing state law to introduce regulated smoking lounges and, eventually, cafes offering infused edibles. “The Cannabis Cafe Coalition is dedicated to making …
Feb 19 2025
Verano Announces Opening of Medical Cannabis Dispensary in North Miami Beach, Company’s 80th Florida Location, 153rd Nationwide
Verano Holdings Corp., a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of MÜV North Miami Beach on Friday, February 21st, the company’s 80th Florida location. The new location, located at 16635 NE 19th Ave, will be open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 …
Feb 19 2025
THCV and CBD Mucoadhesive Strips Linked to Weight Loss and Metabolic Benefits, Study Finds
A new placebo-controlled study found that mucoadhesive strips containing tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) led to significant weight loss and metabolic improvements over 90 days. The study involved 44 participants, including 31 women and 13 men, with an average age of 51.75 years. Researchers tested two different doses: 8 mg THCV/10 mg CBD and 16 …
Feb 19 2025
California’s Legal Cannabis Market Now Has More Inactive Licenses Than Active Ones
The number of inactive marijuana business licenses in California has now surpassed active ones, highlighting ongoing struggles in the state’s legal industry. An analysis by SFGate found that 10,828 marijuana business licenses in California are now inactive or surrendered, compared to 8,514 active licenses. Jonatan Cvetko, executive director of the United Cannabis Business Association, described …
Feb 19 2025
Study: Patients With Cancer Who Use Medical Marijuana Report Significant Improvements in Symptoms, But Affordability an Issue
A recent study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that patients with cancer who use medical marijuana report substantial improvements in managing symptoms. The study found that although most cancer patients find symptom relief from using medical marijuana, high out-of-pocket costs remain a major barrier, particularly for those already facing financial hardship. …
