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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Safe Harbor Expands Into Cannabis Insurance Through New Industry Partnerships
Safe Harbor Financial Services announced Wednesday that it is expanding its client offerings to include cannabis-specific insurance solutions, marking a notable broadening of the company’s platform beyond banking and lending services.
Virginia Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Licensed Recreational Cannabis Sales, Increase Possession Limit
Legislation filed today in the Virginia House of Delegates by Delegate Paul Krizek (D) would create a comprehensive framework for legal adult-use marijuana sales, in addition to increasing the legal possession limit from one ounce to 2.5 ounces. Committee referral for the measure is pending.
New Jersey Bill Would Create State-Funded Subsidy to Cut Medical Marijuana Costs for Medicaid Patients
A new bill filed today in the New Jersey Senate would establish a state-run subsidy program designed to lower the cost of medical marijuana for low-income patients enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare.
Survey Finds 59% of Indiana Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, 84% Support Medical
Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in Indiana, according to new findings from the 2025 Hoosier Survey conducted by the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University.
Washington Bill Would Replace 37% Marijuana Excise Tax With Weight- and Potency-Based Rates
A new bill filed today by State Representative Kristine Reeves (D) would overhaul how marijuana is taxed in Washington, eliminating the state’s current retail excise tax and replacing it with a system based on product weight and THC content.
Legal Cannabis Sales in U.S. Pass $2.3 Billion in December, $27 Billion in 2025
According to an analysis of state sales data conducted by The Marijuana Herald, legal marijuana sales across the United States passed $2.3 Billion in December, bringing 2025’s total to $27 billion.
Gelteq Reports Preclinical Results Showing Oral Gel Boosts CBD Absorption
Gelteq Limited says a recent preclinical study found its proprietary oral gel delivery platform significantly increased the absorption and bioavailability of cannabidiol compared to an existing FDA-approved oil-based product, even when using a much lower CBD concentration.
Glass House and University of California Berkeley Secure $1.8 Million State Grant to Study Marijuana Crop Yields
Glass House Brands and the University of California, Berkeley have received a $1.8 million state-funded research award aimed at improving understanding of marijuana crop yields.
Smart & Safe Florida Raises More Than $52 Million to Support 2026 Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Smart & Safe Florida has raised more than $52 million for its 2026 cannabis legalization initiative, according to campaign finance records filed with the Florida Division of Elections.
Study: CBD Shown to Reduce Seizures Across Wide Range of Treatment-Resistant Epilepsies
The results of a new study finds that “CBD may reduce seizure frequency in patients with a range of DEEs (epileptic encephalopathies) and complex treatment-resistant epilepsies (TREs).” The study was published by the journal Epilepsy Research, with researchers from Federico II University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
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