Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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New Mexico Officials Set to Discuss Adding Female Orgasmic Disorder to Medical Marijuana Program Today
New Mexico health officials are scheduled to discuss today a proposal that could make the state just the third in the nation to add female orgasmic disorder as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. The issue is on the agenda for the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board’s meeting Monday afternoon, where members are set to provide …
California Marks a Decade of Legal Marijuana as Officials Tout 215,000 Cleared Convictions and $1.2 Billion in Disrupted Illicit Activity
California has cleared more than 215,000 marijuana-related convictions and disrupted $1.2 billion in illicit cannabis activity in the 10 years since voters approved Proposition 64, according to a Monday release sent by Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office. “California has cleared records, seized illegal product, and built a legal market that works”, says Newsom. “As our …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Surpass 6.4 Billion mg of THC in 2026 as Dispensary Count Reaches 757
Florida’s medical marijuana market continued its rapid growth through mid-April, with newly released data showing the state has now surpassed 6.4 billion milligrams of THC sold so far in 2026. According to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use’s weekly report covering April 10 through April 16, dispensaries sold 460,098,517 milligrams of THC and 154,224.344 ounces …
Study: CBD-Infused Biomimetic Nanoparticles Show Neuroprotective Effects in Stroke Model
A new study published in Molecular Pharmaceutics Journal examines a novel approach to treating ischemic stroke using a cannabidiol (CBD)-based nanoparticle designed to target multiple aspects of the condition’s underlying biology. Researchers from Yantai Institute of Technology, Yantai Center for Food and Drug Control, and Guangxi University developed a multifunctional nanoformulation that combines CBD with …
Study Finds CBD May Help Relieve Pain in Dogs With Osteoarthritis
A study published in Veterinary Evidence finds that cannabidiol (CBD) oil may provide additional pain relief for dogs with osteoarthritis when used alongside standard treatments. Researchers analyzed four clinical studies examining whether oral CBD supplementation improves pain and mobility outcomes in dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The studies included two randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover trials, along …
U.S. House Committee Set to Advance Federal Review of State Marijuana Systems
A congressional spending committee is poised to approve language tomorrow calling for a new federal review of how states regulate legal marijuana. The proposal is part of a draft report accompanying the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government spending bill, which is set for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. If …
CBD-Infused Hydrogels Show Potential for Treating Chronic Wounds, Study Finds
Published in Current Reviews in Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, a new review finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may have strong potential in treating chronic wounds when delivered through advanced hydrogel systems designed to improve healing. Researchers from Amity University examined how CBD’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and tissue-repair properties could be harnessed more effectively through “smart” hydrogels—engineered …
Study: Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Risk of Several Metabolic Conditions
New research published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases finds that marijuana use is associated with a modestly reduced risk of several metabolic disorders, with the relationship varying significantly depending on body mass index (BMI). The study was conducted by researchers from Women’s Hospital School of Medicine at Zhejiang University and Taizhou First People’s Hospital, …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $500 Million Through Mid-April 2026, Resulting in Over $80 Million in Tax Revenue
Massachusetts has generated roughly $491.3 million in legal marijuana sales so far in 2026, according to data released by the Cannabis Control Commission. From January 1 through April 12, adult-use marijuana retailers reported about $451.4 million in sales. Monthly totals reached $135.5 million in January, $124.4 million in February, and $136.0 million in March, with …
U.S. Congressmember Steve Cohen to Hold 4/20 Press Conference and Capitol Hill Briefing on Marijuana Incarceration
U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) is set to hold a press conference and policy briefing on Monday, April 20, focused on the lasting impact of incarcerating people for marijuana-related offenses. The morning press conference will begin at 10 a.m. at the outdoor House Triangle in Washington, D.C. Cohen will be joined by Students for Sensible …
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