Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and 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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Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Hit $142 Million in December, $1.65 Billion for 2025
Florida’s medical marijuana program generated $142.7 million in sales in December, pushing 2025’s total to $1.65 billion, according to the research firm Headset.
Missouri Lawmaker Files Bill to Place Hemp-Derived THC Products Under Recreational Marijuana Program
A Missouri state lawmaker has filed legislation that would dramatically reshape how hemp-derived cannabinoid products are regulated in the state, effectively folding much of the intoxicating hemp market into Missouri’s existing marijuana framework.
U.S. Supreme Court Sets March Argument in Case Challenging Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in early March in a case that could determine whether the federal government can continue barring marijuana users from buying or possessing firearms.
Oregon Marijuana Sales Reach $77 Million in December, Bringing 2025 Total to $925 Million
Oregon closed out 2025 with $77,056,886 in marijuana sales in December, bringing 2025’s total to $925,814,689, according to new data released today by the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
Study: Lesser-Known Marijuana Compounds Like CBDV and CBG Can Reduce Inflammation, Especially When Combined
A new study published by the Journal of Ethnopharmacology suggests that several non-intoxicating compounds found in marijuana may have meaningful anti-inflammatory effects, particularly when combined with other components naturally present in the plant. The research was conducted by scientists from the University of Chemistry and Technology and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.
New Cannabis and Hemp Laws Take Effect Today Across Multiple States
Several marijuana and hemp-related laws officially took effect today, January 1, 2026. While some of the changes are minor, the measures reflect an ongoing shift toward tighter oversight of both state marijuana programs and the rapidly evolving hemp-derived product market.
Colorado Issues Health Advisory, Recall for Stash House CO Marijuana Products Sold at Nearly 300 Stores
Colorado regulators have issued a statewide health and safety advisory and voluntary recall involving marijuana products produced by CC Brands, LLC, which does business as Stash House CO, after additional testing found pesticide contamination above allowable limits.
Missouri Report Details Progress and Setbacks in Cannabis Microbusiness Program
Missouri regulators have released a new report offering the most detailed look yet at how the state’s cannabis microbusiness program has unfolded so far, including outreach efforts, license revocations, operational delays and plans for a third licensing round.
New York Legal Cannabis Sales Top $2.5 Billion as Retail Access Nearly Doubles in 2025
New York’s legal marijuana market has surpassed $2.5 billion in adult-use sales as of November 30, according to a newly released annual report from the New York State Cannabis Control Board and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
CBD May Boost Chemotherapy Effectiveness Against Aggressive Brain Cancer, Finds Study
A new study published by Pharmaceutics finds that the cannabis compound cannabidiol, better known as CBD, could enhance the effectiveness of certain chemotherapy drugs against glioblastoma multiforme, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer.
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