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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Over 100 of the Most Notable Cannabis Studies Published So Far in 2026
Hundreds of peer-reviewed cannabis-related studies have been published already in 2026, highlighting the continued growth of scientific interest in marijuana, cannabinoids, hemp and the endocannabinoid system. The studies cover a wide range of topics, including cancer, chronic pain, inflammation, neurological disorders, addiction, HIV, metabolic health, veterinary medicine, product testing, cultivation and industrial hemp uses. Many …
Study: CBD Reduces Inflammation in Canine Mammary Cancer Cells
Researchers from the University of Messina found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammation in canine mammary carcinoma cells without harming cell viability, suggesting it may have therapeutic potential for one of the most common cancers affecting female dogs. The study was conducted by researchers from the Department of Veterinary Science and the Department of Chemical, Biological, …
Virginia Coalition Urges Governor Spanberger to Allow Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Bills Take Effect July 1
A coalition of marijuana reform organizations, businesses, advocates and law enforcement voices will send a letter tomorrow to Governor Spanberger urging her to allow legislation establishing a regulated adult-use marijuana market to take effect July 1. “We write to urge you to allow SB 542, HB 642, and the related enforcement legislation, SB 543, to …
Utah Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $16.9 Million in April, Patient Count Tops 113,000
Utah’s medical marijuana market continued to grow in April, with sales reaching nearly $17 million and the number of active patients climbing above 113,000, according to the state’s latest monthly report. The report, released, shows Utah had 113,202 patients with active medical cannabis cards as of the end of April. That’s up from 112,093 at …
North Carolina Bill Would Place Marijuana Decriminalization and Medical Marijuana on 2026 Ballot
A North Carolina bill filed today would place two marijuana-related constitutional amendments before voters in the November 2026 election, one to decriminalize possession for all adults and another to legalize possession for medical use. Senate Bill 1072 was filed by State Senators Kandie Smith (D), Caleb Theodros (D) and Paul Lowe (D). Under the proposal, …
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Announces New Board Leadership
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) has elected Harris Laufer as Chair and Jacqueline Ferraro as Vice Chair, who will lead fellow Commissioners Amelia Mapp and Krista Nash. “New Jersey has built a strong foundation for a safe, equitable cannabis market, and I am honored to step into this role at such a pivotal …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Reach Record $179.7 Million in April, Tops $659 Million in 2026
Florida’s medical marijuana market reached a new monthly record in April, with licensed dispensaries generating $179,708,279 in sales, according to data from the research firm Headset. April’s total is over $10 million more than the $168,587,745 sold in March, and roughly $30 million more than the $148,435,322 in sales generated in February. In January, sales …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Top $39.6 Million Through April, Outpacing 2025 Total
Rhode Island marijuana retailers sold more than $39.6 million worth of products through the first four months of 2026, putting the state slightly ahead of last year’s pace. This is according to new data released today by the Cannabis Control Commission. According to data from the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission and Metrc, legal marijuana …
Study: CBD Triggers Anti-Cancer Effects in Breast Cancer Cells, Including Drug-Resistant Line
A new study published in Pharmaceuticals found that cannabidiol (CBD) reduced breast cancer cell growth, promoted apoptosis and altered the expression of genes tied to several major cancer pathways. Researchers from Recep Tayyip Erdogan University and Yozgat Bozok University examined the effects of CBD on two breast cancer cell lines: MCF-7, which is sensitive to …
Cannabix Delivers Marijuana Breath Test to Workplace Drug Testing Clinic in Canada
Cannabix Technologies has delivered its Marijuana Breath Test products to a drug and alcohol testing clinic serving workplace clients in eastern Canada, marking another step in the company’s push to bring breath-based THC testing into workplace safety programs. The Vancouver-based company said the delivery was completed through an authorized reseller. The clinic provides drug testing …
