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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 27 2025
Report Finds Cannabis Consumers Willing to Pay More for Fast-Acting Edibles
A new report shows that marijuana consumers are not only embracing fast-acting edibles—they’re willing to pay a premium for them. According to the 2025 Edibles Premiumization Report from cannabis brand Azuca and data analytics firm BDSA, fast-acting THC gummies—though still a small slice of the edibles market—are outperforming traditional edibles in price, placement, customer loyalty …
May 27 2025
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Nationwide Marijuana Ban, Paving Way for Potential Supreme Court Review
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit brought by several marijuana businesses seeking to overturn the federal ban on marijuana, ruling that decades of state-level legalization efforts have not rendered the federal prohibition unconstitutional. The decision clears a path for the case to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 1st U.S. Circuit …
May 27 2025
Oklahoma Bill Mandating Annual Medical Marijuana Industry Training Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
A bill requiring annual training and credentialing for employees in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry has become law after Governor Kevin Stitt declined to sign or veto the measure. By taking no action, the governor allowed House Bill 2837 to take effect following its approval in the legislature, where it passed the House 75 to 12 …
May 27 2025
Survey: Strong Majority of Americans Support Allowing Cannabis in Casinos and Gaming Venues
A new survey conducted by researchers from the University of Nevada finds that most adults support allowing cannabis use in or near casinos and other gaming venues, signaling a potential shift in public opinion that could challenge long-standing regulatory divides in Nevada. The survey gathered responses from 620 adults aged 21 and older across the …
May 27 2025
Nevada Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Those With Past Marijuana Possession Convictions to Work in Foster Care
By a combined vote of 61 to 2, the Nevada Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 107, a measure that removes certain marijuana-related convictions from disqualifying individuals from working in or operating foster homes. AB 107 was approved by the state Senate on May 23 with a 19 to 2 vote, after having previously passed the …
May 27 2025
Minnesota Announces Reopening of Registration for Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Businesses and Licensing Rollout for Low-Potency Hemp Edible Businesses
Today, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that on June 2 it will open a new window for accepting registrations for businesses seeking to sell hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs) to consumers. Businesses that sell HDCPs but are not registered with the Office of Cannabis Management are in violation of Minnesota law and will …
May 27 2025
Study: Psilocybin May Help People With Anorexia Process Buried Trauma and Enter Remission
Women with anorexia experienced a resurfacing of previously blocked traumatic memories during psilocybin-assisted therapy, leading to remission of their eating disorder symptoms, according to a new study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders. The pilot study involved 10 women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or in partial remission. Each received a 25-mg dose of COMP360, …
May 27 2025
Study: Regular Cannabis Use May Protect Brain Function in People With HIV
According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Communications, regular cannabis use may help counteract some of the harmful neurological effects of HIV, particularly those related to inhibitory brain processing and gamma oscillatory activity. Researchers from the University of Nebraska and Creighton University analyzed brain activity in 108 participants—both cannabis users and …
May 27 2025
Ohio Lawmakers Plan to Restrict Voter-Approved Cannabis Law by End of June
Republican leaders in the Ohio House and Senate say they plan to pass significant changes to the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana law by the end of June, raising concern among legalization advocates that lawmakers are working to undermine the will of the people. The two chambers are currently working to combine Senate Bill 56 and …
May 27 2025
New Study Reveals How Different Parts of the Marijuana Plant Control Cannabinoid and Terpene Production
A new study published in BMC Genomics explores how different parts of the marijuana plant influence the production of cannabinoids and terpenes, offering insight into the plant’s internal regulatory mechanisms. Through a comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of wild cannabis, researchers identified over 2,500 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) across leaf, stem, and root tissues. These findings point …
