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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Florida Senate Bill Would Allow Qualified Patients to Grow Cannabis at Home
Senator Carlos Smith (D) filed legislation today that would give qualified medical marijuana patients in Florida the ability to grow a limited number of cannabis plants at home, which would mark one of the most significant expansions to the state’s medical program since its creation. The bill would authorize patients who are at least 21 …
Oregon Appeal Could Set National Precedent for Adding Female Orgasmic Disorder to Medical Marijuana Programs
Oregon will hold a three-day appeal hearing in early February that could shape how states treat female sexual-health conditions under medical marijuana laws. The proceeding, scheduled for February 3 to 5, challenges the state’s denial of Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) as a qualifying condition. According to advocates, this will be the first formal appeal of …
Utah Medical Cannabis Program Has Over 106,000 Active Patients, With Over $160 Million in Sales So Far in 2025
Utah’s medical cannabis program experienced continued expansion in November, according to a report released today by the Department of Health & Human Services. The state ended November with 106,422 active medical cannabis cardholders, reflecting a sustained rise in enrollment that has climbed steadily since the program launched in 2020. Adults between 31 and 50 make up …
California: Coastal Sun Greenhouse Flower Products Recalled After Presence of Aspergillus niger
California regulators have issued a mandatory recall for several Coastal Sun Greenhouse Flower products after testing identified the presence of Aspergillus niger, prompting state officials to direct consumers and retailers to remove affected batches from circulation. According to the Department of Cannabis Control, the recall covers multiple sizes of the “Papaya Punch” strain, including 1-gram, …
Senator Blocks Sara Carter’s Nomination for White House Drug Czar After Procedural Dispute
A procedural objection by Senator Michael Bennet blockeda major slate of President Donald Trump’s nominees on Thursday, with Bennet taking aim at Sara Carter (who also goes by Sarah Bailey), the president’s pick to oversee national drug policy. Carter, a former Fox News contributor and one of Trump’s most visible appointees this year, has drawn …
Kentucky’s First Medical Marijuana Sales Expected “Within the Next Couple of Weeks”, Says Governor
According to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, the state’s first legal medical cannabis sales will take place “within the next couple of weeks.” Although the state legalized medical marijuana at the start of 2025, dispensaries have not yet opened their doors to patients. However, that will soon change.
Every Cannabis Bill Filed in U.S. Congress During the 2025-2026 Session
In 2025, Congress saw multiple pieces of cannabis legislation introduced, from sweeping descheduling proposals to more incremental reform efforts and even a newly announced equity-focused resolution. Below is a breakdown of every cannabis-related bill filed so far in the 119th Congress, along with what each aims to do and how many cosponsors it had at …
Massachusetts Regulators Sets December 11 Final Vote on Cannabis Consumption Sites
Massachusetts regulators have scheduled a December 11 final vote on long-delayed rules governing social consumption sites, setting up a decisive moment for an issue that has lingered since voters approved recreational marijuana nearly a decade ago. The Cannabis Control Commission had originally planned to take up the regulations last month, but Commissioner Bruce Stebbins said …
Numerous Signature Gathering Events Scheduled for Idaho’s Medical Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Signature gathering is now well underway for the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act, with organizers from the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho having numerous events scheduled today and in the coming days. What began last month as a newly launched ballot effort has quickly become a coordinated statewide push, with signature gatherers positioned at public markets, …
Study Finds Medical Cannabis Linked to Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Including Improved Sleep, Anxiety, and Overall Wellness
A new study published in Clinical Rheumatology reports that patients with fibromyalgia experienced meaningful improvements after beginning treatment with cannabis-based medicinal products. Researchers from Kings College London and Imperial College London reviewed outcomes for 497 adults enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, tracking their progress for up to 18 months. Most participants were women …
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