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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Cannabix Technologies’ Marijuana Breath Test Device Clears Key U.S. and Canadian Regulatory Hurdle
Cannabix Technologies says its handheld Marijuana Breath Test system has moved a step closer to market, announcing that its Breath Collection Unit has officially passed electronic emissions testing required for devices sold in both the United States and Canada. The approval, issued under FCC Part 15 rules in the U.S. and ICES-003 standards in Canada, …
Cronos Group to Acquire Europe’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Company in $67 Million Deal
Cronos Group announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire CanAdelaar B.V., the largest licensed producer participating in the Netherlands’ adult-use cannabis pilot program. The $67 million cash deal gives Cronos full ownership of a company that now supplies nearly every coffee shop operating under the Wietexperiment, the country’s tightly regulated adult-use …
Minnesota’s “Open Package” Marijuana Law Has Fueled Thousands of New Charges Since Legalization
Despite Minnesota legalizing recreational cannabis in 2023, an analysis shows there have been thousands of prosecutions tied to a little-known rule requiring opened cannabis products in vehicles to be stored in a trunk or sealed in original packaging. An analysis by Minnesota Reformer found that prosecutors have filed more than 3,500 charges, and secured over …
Montana Cannabis Sales Top $26 Million in November, Pushing Year-to-Date Total to $300 Million
Montana’s marijuana industry closed out November with another strong showing, continuing the steady pace that has defined the market throughout 2025. The state recorded $26,639,158 in combined marijuana sales for the month, marking the ninth consecutive month in which total revenue exceeded $25 million.
Safe Harbor Financial Announces “Major Banking Win” With Canopy HR, Launches New Cashflow Tool for Cannabis Businesses
Safe Harbor Financial has secured a deal with Canopy HR that will expand its footprint in the cannabis banking sector, while also announcing a new cashflow tool for cannabis businesses. The Denver-based financial-services provider announced that Canopy HR, one of the largest payroll processors serving marijuana businesses, has selected Safe Harbor to handle nearly all …
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Bill Overhauling Cannabis Commission Rules and Expanding Dispensary Licensing
A proposal that would restructure how New Jersey regulates medical and adult-use marijuana was given approval today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee in a vote of 9 to 1 vote (with three abstentions). The bill, introduced last month by Senator Nicholas Scutari’s (D), would redraw several internal rules for the Cannabis Regulatory Commission …
New York Governor Forces Out Cannabis Director Amid Enforcement Turmoil
Governor Kathy Hochul has removed Felicia Reid from her post as acting executive director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. The move is seen as a sudden shakeup prompted by the agency’s handling of enforcement efforts against unlicensed marijuana operators. Reid, who has led the office since June 2024, was asked to …
Study: Tailored Full-Spectrum Marijuana Extracts Linked to Broad Benefits for Women With Chronic Pain
A new study in Frontiers in Pharmacology finds that full-spectrum marijuana extracts, used with flexible, individualized dosing, were associated with broad improvements for women living with chronic pain syndromes. The research team from Centro Universitário Unieuro, the State Secretariat of Education of the Federal District and the University of Brasilia analyzed outcomes for 29 Brazilian …
New Study Unveils High-Precision Technique for Testing Cannabinoids in Oils and Flower
A team of researchers from Brazil has developed a highly sensitive lab method that could help regulators and producers more accurately measure key cannabinoids in marijuana oils and dried flower. They team from the Federal University of Espírito Santo reports their findings in a study published by ACS Omega.
Maine Marijuana Sales Reach $230 Million in 2025 as Prices Reach New All-Time Low in November
Maine’s adult-use marijuana market posted steady gains in November even as prices continued their sharp downward slide, with the state hitting a new all-time low for the average price of bud and flower. According to new data from the Office of Cannabis Policy, retailers reported $19.19 million in November sales, generated across more than 381,000 …
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