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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Washington Bill to Allow Marijuana Producer Cooperatives Set for Committee Vote Tuesday
A Washington state bill that would allow licensed marijuana producers to form agricultural cooperatives is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow, January 20, in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Study: CBD May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Leukemia Cells
A new study published by Global Medical Genetics reports that cannabidiol may influence drug resistance mechanisms in chronic myelogenous leukemia by reshaping exosomal microRNA signaling, particularly in cells resistant to the frontline leukemia drug imatinib. The research was conducted by scientists from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and focused on how cannabidiol, imatinib, and their …
Clinical Trial Finds Cannabis Oil Matches Lorazepam for Treating Insomnia, Improves Quality of Life
A new randomized clinical trial published in Sleep Medicine: X finds that both a traditional Thai herbal remedy and cannabis sativa oil were just as effective as lorazepam in improving sleep quality among adults with chronic insomnia, while also delivering greater gains in overall quality of life.
Four Medical Cannabis Bills Filed in Mississippi Legislature
Four bills filed today in the Mississippi House would make significant changes to the state’s medical marijuana laws, addressing potency limits, patient certification rules, hospital access, and how marijuana is classified under state law.
Study: Cannabinoid Receptor CB1 Plays Key Role in Human Sperm Chromatin Remodeling
A new study published by Cell Death & Disease provides fresh insight into how the endocannabinoid system may influence male fertility, identifying a previously underappreciated role for the cannabinoid receptor CB1 in human sperm chromatin remodeling. The research was conducted by scientists from Università Politecnica delle Marche, Universidad de León, University of Macerata, and collaborating …
Marijuana Extracts Rich in CBC and THC Show Anti-Cancer Activity Against Bladder Tumors, Says Study
A study published by the Asian Journal of Urology reports that certain marijuana-derived extracts including CBC and THC may have meaningful anti-cancer effects against bladder cancer cells, including the ability to slow cell migration and trigger cancer cell death. The research was conducted by scientists from Bar-Ilan University and Tel Aviv University in Israel, along …
Missouri Lawmaker Moves to Restrict Marijuana Advertising Through Constitutional Amendment
A resolution filed this week in the Missouri House would ask voters to rewrite the state constitution to impose significantly tighter restrictions on how marijuana can be advertised and promoted.
Maryland Marijuana Sales Top $1.17 Billion in 2025, December Posts Second-Highest Month on Record
Maryland’s legal marijuana market closed out 2025 with one of its strongest months on record, posting $102,646,893 in total sales during December, according to new data released by the Cannabis Administration. The figure marks the second-highest monthly total since legalization, trailing only May 2025, when sales narrowly reached about $102.7 million.
Marijuana Policy Project Working to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in Pennsylvania, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Louisiana in 2026, Medical Cannabis in Multiple Other States
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) says it is actively preparing for a series of major cannabis policy fights across the country, including multiple potential ballot initiatives and legislative campaigns.
Kentucky Lawmakers File Bill to Expand List of Medical Cannabis Conditions, Allow Home Grow
Legislation filed today in the Kentucky House would make sweeping changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including allowing registered patients and caregivers to grow a limited number of marijuana plants at home.
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