Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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The U.S. Supreme Court Could Soon End Federal Cannabis Prohibition: Here’s Why It’s No Longer a Far-Fetched Possibility
Growing legal and political developments are raising new questions about whether the U.S. Supreme Court could soon revisit and potentially strike down the federal prohibition on marijuana. With most states now operating their own medical or adult-use marijuana systems, the legal landscape has become far more complex than it was when federal prohibition was last …
Koch-Backed Americans for Prosperity Foundation Urges Supreme Court to Strike Down Federal Marijuana Prohibition
Americans for Prosperity Foundation, founded by Charles Koch, is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of federal marijuana prohibition, arguing Washington cannot criminalize activity that occurs entirely within a state. In a detailed amicus brief filed this week, the Americans for Prosperity Foundation told the Court that the Controlled Substances Act …
Study Finds CBD Shields Primary Neurons From Rotenone-Induced Toxicity Through TRPV1 Pathways
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology report that CBD delivered clear neuroprotective effects in a model of rotenone-induced toxicity, offering new insight into how the compound may help safeguard vulnerable neurons. The study, published in Chemistry: An Asian Journal, examined primary hippocampal neurons exposed to rotenone, a well-established mitochondrial complex I …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide and Allow Expungements Gains 60th Sponsor
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act picked up two additional sponsors yesterday, bringing its total number of backers to 60 as support for ending federal marijuana prohibition continues to grow. The newest cosponsors are Representative Emily Randall (D-WA) and Representative Adelita S. Grijalva (D-AZ). Their endorsements add to the wave of Democratic support …
Massachusetts Senate Approves Cannabis Reform Bill in 30 to 7 Vote
The Massachusetts Senate voted 30 to 7 today to approve House Bill 4206, which would make multiple changes to the state’s legal cannabis program including doubling possession limits. The bill mirrors many components of the House plan approved unanimously in June, including doubling the legal possession limit for adults 21 and older. The proposal will …
CBD-Rich Marijuana Eases Anxiety and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Children, Finds Study
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research reports that CBD-rich marijuana may help reduce anxiety and repetitive behaviors in autistic children, adding to a growing body of clinical evidence around cannabinoid-based therapies for pediatric autism. Researchers from Tel-Aviv University and the University of Haifa followed 65 autistic children between the …
Massachusetts Campaign to Repeal Cannabis Legalization Says It’s Confident It Has the Signatures to Make the 2026 Ballot
A campaign seeking to dismantle Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana program says it’s secured enough signatures to put the issue before voters in November 2026, setting the stage for a major statewide fight over the future of the industry. The Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts began gathering signatures in September after State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell …
Montana Legal Cannabis Sales Top $28 Million in October, Over $272 Million So Far in 2025
Montana’s marijuana market posted another steady month in October, with both adult-use and medical sales showing slight increases over the same period last year while year-to-date totals continue to run well ahead of 2024. According to data from the Montana Department of Revenue, retailers recorded $28,550,882 in combined marijuana sales in October 2025. That includes …
Avicanna’s New Oral Delivery Platform Boosts Cannabinoid Absorption in Preclinical Testing
Avicanna Inc. says new preclinical research find that its latest oral drug delivery platform could significantly improve how the body absorbs cannabinoids, and the company has moved to protect the technology with a provisional patent filing in the United States. The Toronto-based biopharmaceutical company announced that its Powder Drug Delivery System, branded as PwdRx, delivered …
CBD Shows Antispasmodic and Antidiarrheal Benefits in New Gastrointestinal Study
A study published today in the journal Phytomedicine Plus finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help calm intestinal spasms and reduce diarrhea, offering potential relief for people with functional gastrointestinal disorders. The findings, conducted by researchers from the National University of La Plata in Argentina, come from a combination of laboratory and animal experiments designed to …
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