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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Apr 28 2025
70% of New Hampshire Residents Support Legalizing Marijuana, New Poll Finds
Support for legal marijuana continues to grow in New Hampshire, according to a new Granite State Poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. The poll found that 70% of New Hampshire residents strongly or somewhat support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Support has increased slightly since …
Apr 27 2025
Study: Gel-Based CBD Reduces Stress in Shelter Dogs, Shows Promise for Veterinary Use
A new study explored the effects of CBD oil and CBD gel on stress levels in shelter dogs, finding both to be safe and potentially effective. Researchers from the University of California published a study in Veterinary Sciences evaluating how daily oral supplementation of CBD oil and CBD gel impacted dogs experiencing solitary confinement-induced stress. …
Apr 26 2025
Edible Cannabis Possession Limits Across the 24 Legal Marijuana States (as of April 2025)
As of April 2025, 24 U.S. states have legalized adult-use marijuana. In each of these states, it varies significantly how much cannabis edibles, in both solid and liquid forms, an individual is allowed to possess. Most states regulate edibles based on THC content rather than by the total weight of the edible product, but that’s …
Apr 26 2025
National Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana, Including Majority of Republicans
A new national poll shows that voters across all political affiliations overwhelmingly support legalizing recreational marijuana, in addition to backing a series of reforms such as reschuling. The survey, conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates, found that 66% of registered voters favor legalization, compared to just 25% opposed. Among Republicans and Republican-leaning voters, support stood …
Apr 26 2025
Study: Psilocybin Quickly Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Published by The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, a new study found that psilocybin may quickly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in cancer patients. The research was conducted by scientists from LUXMED Group, the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, and the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland, the International European University in …
Apr 26 2025
Study: CBD-Loaded Nanoparticles Show Potential for Treating Metabolic Disorders
Researchers in Spain have developed a novel CBD-based nanoparticle system that could improve the management of metabolic diseases, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. The study, conducted by researchers from Universidad de Sevilla, University of Cádiz, Universitario Virgen del Rocío, and Universidad de Cantabria, focused on creating …
Apr 25 2025
Colorado Senate Approves Bill to Modernize Marijuana Regulations in 25 to 10 Vote
The Colorado Senate has approved a bill that’s designed to modernize the state’s marijuana regulations, passing it today by a vote of 25 to 10. The measure, House Bill 1209, proposes major reforms to licensing, compliance, and research rules, and now returns to the House for a final concurrence vote before heading to the governor’s …
Apr 25 2025
Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill to Waive Medical Marijuana Card Fees for Veterans, Extend Validity Period to Two Years
In a unanimous 110 to 0 vote today, the Florida House approved a bill that would waive medical marijuana card fees for veterans and extend the validity of all cards from one year to two. House Bill 555 would eliminate the state’s fee for issuing, renewing, or replacing medical marijuana identification cards for veterans who …
Apr 25 2025
The Five States Working to Put Cannabis Initiatives to a Public Vote in 2026
As the national conversation around cannabis reform continues to evolve, proponents in several states are working to put marijuana-related initiatives before voters in the November 2026 elections. Among these are Florida, Idaho, and Oklahoma, where advocacy groups are actively working to qualify measures for next year’s ballot. These initiatives would legalize or decriminalize cannabis, reflecting …
Apr 25 2025
CBD Demonstrates “Significant Anticancer Effects” Against Breast Cancer: Study
According to a new study published in BMC Cancer, “CBD demonstrated significant anticancer effects, including induction of apoptosis, inhibition of cell proliferation, suppression of metastasis, and modulation of the tumor microenvironment.” “Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, posing significant challenges due to its heterogeneity and the emergence of drug resistance”, states …
