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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Apr 30 2025
Ohio Festival Offering $1,000 to Consume and Judge Cannabis
Five individuals will be paid $1,000 each to smoke cannabis and help crown Ohio’s top cannabis product at the upcoming Stargazer Cannabis Festival. Set to take place July 25 to 27 in Waverly, the festival will host the state’s first-ever Stargazer Cannabis Cup. Unlike traditional cannabis competitions, where judging is typically reserved for industry insiders, …
Apr 30 2025
Trump’s DEA Nominee Says Marijuana Rescheduling Would Be a Top Priority If Confirmed
Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Administration says reviewing the proposed federal rescheduling of marijuana would be among his first priorities if confirmed. Terrance Cole, who appeared today before the Senate Judiciary Committee, said it’s “time to move forward” with the process, although he did stop short of officially endorsing the proposal to …
Apr 30 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Gives Trump Administration More Time to Weigh Appeal in Marijuana Gun Rights Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is giving the Trump administration more time to decide whether to challenge a court ruling that questions the constitutionality of banning gun ownership for marijuana users. Justice Brett Kavanaugh has approved a request from Solicitor General D. John Sauer, allowing the administration until June 5 to determine whether to appeal a …
Apr 30 2025
Bipartisan Second Chance Legislation Filed in U.S. Congress
Today, Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. “People who have worked to turn their lives around after a criminal conviction deserve the opportunity to move forward, not be held back by administrative …
Apr 29 2025
Montana Resolution Urging Passage of SAFER Banking Act Officially Sent to U.S. Congressional Leaders
Today, the Montana Legislature officially transmitted Senate Joint Resolution 5, an official endorsement of the SAFER Banking Act, to top leaders in Congress, following its final approval last week. The resolution, which expresses support for federal marijuana banking reform, was sent to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Majority and Minority Leaders …
Apr 29 2025
Minnesota Senate Passes Commerce Omnibus Bill With Multiple Cannabis Reforms Included
The Minnesota Senate has passed Senate File 2216 in a 122 to 10 vote, advancing a wide-ranging commerce policy and spending package that includes updates to the state’s cannabis program. Among its many provisions, the bill allocates $15 million annually for Cannabis Industry Community Renewal Grants, starting in fiscal year 2026, along with $1 million …
Apr 29 2025
New York Bill to Restrict Drug, Cannabis, and Alcohol Testing of Pregnant Individuals Advances in Senate
A New York bill that would ban involuntary drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant and postpartum individuals has advanced from the Senate Women’s Issues Committee to the Senate Health Committee. Senate Bill 845, originally filed in January by 22 Democratic senators, would prohibit health care professionals from conducting drug or alcohol tests on pregnant …
Apr 29 2025
Maine Lawmaker Files Bill to Simplify Adult Use Marijuana Regulations, Including Removing Purchase Limits
A new bill filed today in the Maine House would make substantial changes to how the state regulates its adult use marijuana industry. House Bill 1820, sponsored by State Representative Quentin Chapman (R), was introduced today, during the first special session of the 132nd Maine Legislature. The bill has been referred to the House and …
Apr 29 2025
Study: CBD May Improve Sleep Patterns Disrupted by Anesthesia
According to a new study that used an animal model, cannabidiol (CBD) may help regulate sleep disorders caused by general anesthesia. For the study, researchers implanted cortical EEG electrodes in 24 male rats and divided them into four groups: control, propofol, CBD treatment, and diazepam treatment. Following anesthesia with propofol, the rats received daily treatment …
Apr 29 2025
The Six Cannabis-Related Bills Filed in the U.S. Congress in 2025
Between January and April 2025, six cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States Congress. Below is a breakdown of the six cannabis-related measures filed so far this session of Congress, with several additional bills expected to be filed in the coming days and weeks. The STATES 2.0 Act (H.R. 2934) Representatives Dave Joyce …
