Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Mar 26 2025
Florida Senate Committee Advances Kratom Consumer Protection Act
A key Florida committee has given approval to legislation that would provide statewide regulations for kratom. The Florida Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted 8 to 1 yesterday to pass Senate Bill 1734, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act. This legislation would establish clear regulations for the processing and sale of kratom in the state. …
Mar 26 2025
Texas Bill Would Require Statewide Public Education Campaign on Medical Cannabis Program
A Texas bill designed to increase public awareness of the state’s medical cannabis program received its committee assignment today. House Bill 3729, introduced earlier this month by Representative Ron Reynolds (D), was officially referred to the House Public Health Committee today. If passed into law, the bill would direct the Texas Department of Public Safety …
Mar 26 2025
Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Hearing and Potential Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Tennessee’s Senate Bill 923, introduced by Senator Heidi Campbell (D) last month, has been scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 31. The bill, filed on February 5 and advanced through its second reading in the Senate the following week, would decriminalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana …
Mar 26 2025
Study: 3D-Printed CBD Gummies Provide a Customizable Option With Optimized Release
A recent study published in Gels, as well as the U.S. National Library of Medicine, has introduced a groundbreaking approach to CBD gummy production using 3D printing. Conducted by researchers at Florida A&M University, the study highlights the potential of 3D-printed CBD gummies as a customized, patient-friendly alternative for pain management, particularly in the geriatric …
Mar 26 2025
CBD Lozenges Show Promising Antimicrobial Effects Against Streptococcus mutans, a Major Cause of Tooth Decay
A groundbreaking study published in the Brazilian Dental Journal has revealed that cannabidiol (CBD)-infused lozenges may play a crucial role in improving oral health by significantly reducing Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Researchers from the University of Lisbon, the West Coast University Dental Hygiene Program, and the Center for Innovative Care …
Mar 26 2025
Tennessee Pot for Potholes Act Fails Committee Vote
House Bill 703, known as the “Pot for Potholes Act,” has been rejected by a House subcommittee. Filed last month by State Representative Aftyn Behn (D), the bill would have established a regulated recreational marijuana market in Tennessee, with tax revenue directed toward infrastructure improvements, particularly road maintenance and repairs. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee …
Mar 26 2025
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore Now Open 7 Days a Week to Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company (GSCC) in Cherokee, North Carolina, announced today that it will now be open seven days a week from 10 AM to 10 PM. The company shared the update in a post on X.com, saying: “BIG NEWS, FAM! You asked, you waited, and now—it’s OFFICIAL! GSCC is NOW OPEN ALL 7 …
Mar 26 2025
Federal Legislation to Block Marijuana Tax Deductions Following Rescheduling Gains New Sponsor
Congressmember Andrew Clyde (R-GA) has joined as a sponsor to federal legislation that would prevent marijuana businesses from accessing standard tax deductions, even if marijuana is rescheduled. With Rep. Clyde joining as a sponsor, House Bill 1447, filed last month by Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX), now has 10 sponsors. The legislation would amend the Internal …
Mar 26 2025
Maryland Senate Committee Approves House-Backed Bill to Legalize Cannabis Concentrate Production for Personal Use, Expand Resentencing Options
The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee has passed a measure that would legalize the personal production of solventless cannabis concentrates while enabling certain individuals to seek reduced sentences for specific marijuana-related offenses. House Bill 413 previously passed its third reading in the House of Delegates on March 13 by a vote of 101 to 37. …
Mar 26 2025
Legislation to Decriminalize Psilocybin Approved by New Hampshire House of Representatives
Legislation that would decriminalize the possession of psilocybin for those 18 and older has been passed by New Hampshire’s full House of Representatives, moving the bill to the Senate. Filed by State Representative Kevin Verville (R), House Bill 528 would have initially legalized obtaining, purchasing, transporting, possessing, or using psilocybin. However, the bill was amended …
