Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. 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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A Look at More Than 30 Cannabis and Cannabinoid Clinical Trials Published in 2026
Clinical trials published in 2026 have continued to examine the potential therapeutic effects of marijuana and individual cannabinoids across a wide range of conditions, including …
Missouri Receives Nearly 900 Applications for Final Marijuana Microbusiness Lottery Set for September 9
Missouri has received nearly 900 applications for its final round of marijuana microbusiness licenses, with 77 applicants set to be selected through a state lottery …
Aurora Cannabis Acquires Two UK Medical Marijuana Companies in £2.1 Million Deal
Aurora Cannabis has acquired two United Kingdom-based medical marijuana companies in a £2.1 million cash deal, giving the Canadian producer direct control over additional import, …
TerrAscend Renews $10 Million Share Buyback Program, Citing Federal Marijuana Reform and U.S. Listing Prospects
TerrAscend has renewed its share repurchase program, authorizing up to $10 million in common stock buybacks over the next 12 months as the company points …
Texas Hemp Businesses Sue State Health Department Over THCA Enforcement, Fees and Market Restrictions
A group of Texas hemp businesses has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of State Health Services, challenging new enforcement policies they say unlawfully …
Clinical Trial: THC/CBD Oil Significantly Reduced Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Patients With Severe Dementia
A combination of THC and CBD significantly reduced the use of as-needed psychotropic medications among older patients with severe dementia, while being well tolerated and …
Oregon Senator Says She Will Introduce Bill in January to Cap THC in Marijuana Edibles, Expand Warning Labels
Oregon State Senator Lisa Reynolds (D) is preparing another push to tighten marijuana regulations, including limits on THC in individual edibles and expanded warning requirements. …
Trulieve CEO Praises Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton, Says She’s Been ‘Key’ to Marijuana Rescheduling
Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers is praising President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), highlighting Overton’s role in …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/19/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 19, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Study Finds CBD Reduces Stress and Improves Survival in Farmed Sea Bass
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced physiological stress and was associated with improved survival in juvenile sea bass, according to a study examining CBD as a potential tool …
President Trump Picks Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA
President Trump has selected Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House health policy aide, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), putting her …
Verano Launching THC Beverage Brand Easy Landings in Arizona, Illinois, Nevada and New Jersey
Verano Holdings Corp. is entering the cannabis beverage market with the launch of Easy Landings, a new line of fast-acting THC drinks set to debut …
