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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Massachusetts Committee Takes No Action on Initiative to Repeal Legal Marijuana Sales, Supporters Now Face Final Signature Push
A Massachusetts legislative committee has taken no action on an initiative backed by prohibitionists that would repeal the state’s adult-use marijuana market, allowing supporters of the measure to move toward a second round of signature gathering for the November ballot. The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions recommended “no action” on House Bill 5002, titled …
Kentucky Inspector General Review Finds Medical Marijuana Licensing Process Was Fair and Transparent
Kentucky’s Office of Inspector General has released an independent review finding that the state’s medical marijuana licensing process was fair, transparent and free of irregularities. The review, conducted by the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Office of Inspector General, examined the Office of Medical Cannabis’ process for reviewing applications and awarding the state’s first medical marijuana …
New York Approves 32 New Adult-Use Marijuana Licenses, Bringing Statewide Total to 2,259
New York regulators have approved 32 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, bringing the statewide total to 2,259 as the state’s legal market continues to grow. The Cannabis Control Board approved the licenses today during a meeting in Long Island, while also considering dozens of renewals, amendments and other regulatory actions tied to the state’s expanding marijuana …
Colorado House Passes Bill to Allow Temporary Marijuana Hospitality Events
Colorado’s House of Representatives voted 33 to 31 yesterday to pass legislation that would allow licensed marijuana hospitality businesses to host temporary events where adults could legally consume marijuana. House Bill 1117, sponsored by Representative Naquetta Ricks (D), has now been assigned to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration. If approved by the Senate and …
Study: Three X-Chromosome Genes May Help Control Sex Determination in Cannabis
A new study published in New Phytologist identifies three closely linked genes on the X chromosome that may help control whether Cannabis sativa plants develop as male, female or monoecious. Researchers from University College Dublin and Université Paris-Saclay used genetic mapping, transcriptomic analysis and X-Y chromosome comparisons to examine the biological basis of sex determination …
TerrAscend Reports $65.5 Million in Q1 Revenue, Posts 15th Straight Quarter of Positive Operating Cash Flow
TerrAscend reported $65.5 million in net revenue for the first quarter of 2026, a 1.9% increase from the same period last year, while posting its 15th consecutive quarter of positive cash flow from continuing operations. The North American cannabis operator, which has operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio and California, said gross profit for …
Minnesota Marijuana Sales Reach $25 Million in April, 2026 Total Tops $85 Million
Minnesota marijuana sales continued to climb in April, with licensed retailers selling around $25 million worth of products, according to newly released state data. The April total includes approximately $15 million in adult-use marijuana sales and $10 million in medical marijuana sales. That brings Minnesota’s 2026 total to roughly $85 million through the first four …
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators to Host First EquityWorks Virtual Career Fair on May 20
Massachusetts marijuana regulators will host their first EquityWorks Virtual Cannabis Career Fair on May 20, offering job seekers a chance to connect with licensed businesses, receive career guidance and learn more about opportunities in the state’s legal marijuana industry. The event, hosted by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 …
Connecticut Legislature Sends Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Revising Hemp Rules to Governor
Connecticut lawmakers have sent Governor Ned Lamont a wide-ranging cannabis bill that would expand access to the state’s medical marijuana program, revise portions of its hemp laws and create new rules for infused beverages. House BIll 5350 was transmitted to Lamont today after the House concurred with Senate changes, clearing the final legislative hurdle for …
Green Thumb Reports $300 Million in Quarterly Revenue, 7.4% Increase From 2025
Green Thumb Industries reported $300.2 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, a 7.4% increase from the same period last year. The Chicago-based company, which owns RISE Dispensaries and manufactures cannabis brands including RYTHM, Dogwalkers, incredibles, Beboe, &Shine, Doctor Solomon’s and Good Green, reported $15.4 million in net income for the quarter, or …
