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 Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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May 27 2025
Mississippi Tribe to Vote on Marijuana Legalization in Two Weeks, On June 10
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is set to vote on a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana on tribal land in just two weeks. Referendum No. 2025-01, which would allow the possession, production, and distribution of marijuana for adults within the tribe’s jurisdiction, is scheduled for a vote during the June 10 special election. If …
May 27 2025
Study: Combining CBGA and Terpenes in Nanoparticle Form May Boost Pain Relief While Lowering Dose Requirements
A study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics suggests that combining cannabinoid and terpene nanoparticles could offer enhanced pain-relief effects while requiring lower doses. For the study, researchers encapsulated cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and three cannabis-derived terpenes—myrcene, nerolidol, and caryophyllene—into biodegradable nanoparticles, then tested them alone and in combination for their ability to activate the …
May 26 2025
New Jersey Marijuana Sales Pass $96 Million in April, Up 9.1% From Previous Year, Bringing 2025 Total to $380 Million
New Jersey’s legal marijuana market brought in $96.47 million in April, according to new data from the research firm Headset. Sales in April mark a 9.1% increase over April 2024. The figure brings the state’s marijuana sales for 2025 to just under $380 million. In January, sales reached $95,410,714, followed by $89,645,755 in February and $98,297,319 …
May 26 2025
Ohio: New Daily Purchase Limits for Recreational Marijuana Sales Start June 4
The Division of Cannabis Control has issued updated guidance establishing daily purchase limits for non-medical marijuana sales in Ohio, with the rules taking effect June 4. Under the new rules, adults 21 and older will be limited to buying 2.5 ounces of vaporization-ready cannabis flower per day. In addition, consumers will be allowed to purchase …
May 26 2025
Study: Long-Term CBD Treatment Improves Memory and Reduces Brain Inflammation
New research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience finds that daily cannabidiol (CBD) treatment may help slow cognitive decline in aging, without impairing motor skills or causing negative side effects. Researchers from the University of Lethbridge and McGill University studied the impact of CBD in an animal model over a seven-month period. Starting …
May 26 2025
Study: Full Spectrum Cannabis Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain and Prevent Nerve Damage
According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, combining CBD-enriched cannabis oil with omega-3 fatty acids may offer an effective strategy for managing neuropathic pain and promoting nerve recovery. Conducted by researchers in Argentina from the University of La Rioja, the National University of Córdoba, and Dr. Enrique Vera Barros Regional …
May 26 2025
Study: Researchers Identify Major Genetic Markers Driving THC and CBD Production in Cannabis
Researchers from Université Laval in Quebec have mapped key genetic markers responsible for cannabinoid production in marijuana, a discovery they say could revolutionize strain development and genetic selection in the legal cannabis industry. The findings were published in Plant Genome. Using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on 174 marijuana strains from Canada’s legal market, the …
May 26 2025
Washington D.C. Breaks Medical Cannabis Sales Record in April
Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market hit a new milestone in April, with licensed dispensaries generating $5,456,393 in sales—the highest monthly total since the program launched in 2013. The record-setting figure marks a sharp increase from the $3.67 million sold in March and nearly doubles the $2.87 million recorded in April 2024. In total, dispensaries brought …
May 25 2025
Texas Senate Approves Legislation to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products, Sending Bill to Governor Abbott
The Texas Senate voted tonight to approve Senate Bill 3, which would ban hemp-derived THC products, sending the measure to Governor Greg Abbott for consideration. SB 3, which previously passed the Senate in March, was passed this week by the full House. Given the House approved amendments to the bill, it went back to the …
May 25 2025
Study: CBD Nanoemulsion May Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms and Intestinal Damage
A new preclinical study finds that a cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion could protect against both brain and gut damage caused by Parkinson’s disease, while also improving behavior and reducing inflammation. Published in the European Journal of Pharmacology, the study was conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil. It used a rat model …
