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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Study: CBD Reduces Inflammatory Lipid Build-Up in Visceral Fat Linked to Obesity
New research published in Scientific Reports finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may play a significant role in reducing early-stage inflammation tied to obesity by altering how inflammatory lipid compounds accumulate in body fat.
Minneapolis Planning Commission Advances Plan for Cannabis Training College in Near North
The Minneapolis Planning Commission has recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment that would clear the way for a nonprofit cannabis workforce training program to operate in the Near North neighborhood, moving the proposal one step closer to a final vote by the City Council.
Tennessee Bill Would Raise Low-Level Marijuana Possession Threshold From Half-Ounce to Five Ounces
A proposal filed today by State Senator Raumesh Akbari (D) would dramatically change how marijuana possession is treated under Tennessee law by increasing the amount considered a low-level offense from one-half ounce to five ounces.
Michigan House Rules Committee Approves Bill to Create State-Run Marijuana Reference Lab
A bipartisan Michigan bill that would establish a state-operated marijuana reference laboratory is now headed to the full House of Representatives after receiving approval today by the House Rules Committee.
Nebraska Bill Would Overhaul State’s Medical Cannabis Program
Nebraska lawmakers have introduced legislation that would significantly reshape how medical marijuana is regulated, tracked, and taxed in the state, establishing a formal patient registry, a directory of recommending health care practitioners, a restructured Cannabis Commission, and a seed-to-sale tracking system for all licensed operations.
Numerous Kratom Bills Filed Throughout the U.S. in Early 2026
In just the first three weeks of 2026, lawmakers in multiple states have filed numerous proposals related to kratom, the herbal product derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant that is widely sold in smoke shops, convenience stores, and online, and often used as a natural alternative to opioids.
Study: THC Shown to Disrupt Cavity-Causing Bacteria and Dental Biofilms
A new study published in the International Dental Journal finds that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, significantly inhibits the growth and activity of Streptococcus mutans, the bacterium most closely associated with dental cavities.
Washington Bill to Allow Marijuana Home Grows for Those 21+ Filed in House, Companion to Senate Proposal
Legislation filed today in the Washington House of Representatives would allow those 21 and older to legally grow marijuana at home, mirroring a Senate bill filed earlier this week.
Omaha Tribe Moves Forward With Plans to Begin Recreational Cannabis Sales
The Omaha Tribe’s marijuana regulatory framework took a significant step forward this week as the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission formally reviewed its first application for a cultivation license, underscoring the tribe’s rapid progress in establishing a regulated marijuana market.
Illinois Bill Would Make Community College Cannabis Training Program Permanent, Expand Grant Access
Legislation filed today in the Illinois House of Representatives would make the state’s community college cannabis workforce training program permanent and expand access to cannabis-related grant funding for participating schools.
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