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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American Bankers Association Urges Congress to Pass SAFE Banking Act to Expand Banking Access for Marijuana Businesses
The American Bankers Association is urging congressional leaders to pass the SAFE Banking Act of 2026, arguing that the bipartisan proposal is needed to give banks legal clarity to serve state-licensed marijuana businesses and related service providers. In a July 1 letter sent to House and Senate leaders, ABA Chief Policy Officer Naomi Camper expressed …
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Seeks Public Feedback on Future Marijuana Regulations
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders as it prepares regulations for the state’s upcoming retail marijuana market. The CCA launched a survey Monday, which is open through July 21 and gives consumers, business owners, community organizations, health advocates and others a chance to weigh in on how …
Maine Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $120 Million in First Half of 2026, With June Sales Topping $20.6 Million
Maine’s adult-use marijuana market brought in $20,688,125 in June, keeping sales nearly identical to June 2025 despite a notable drop in prices. According to data from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, licensed retailers recorded 425,839 transactions in June, with the average price per gram of marijuana flower at $6.04. The June total is just …
High Tide Adopts Shareholder Rights Plans to Maintain Cannabis License Compliance and Protect Investors
High Tide Inc. announced today that its board of directors has approved the adoption of two shareholder rights plans designed to help the company remain compliant with cannabis laws in Canada while also protecting shareholders in the event of an unsolicited takeover attempt. The Calgary-based cannabis retailer, which trades as HITI on the Nasdaq and …
Curaleaf Resumes Trading Under CURLF Following Completion of Reverse Split Transition Period
Curaleaf Holdings announced today that its subordinate voting shares have resumed trading under the OTC trading symbol CURLF, following the completion of a temporary transition period tied to the company’s recent reverse stock split. Curaleaf, which trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and on the OTCQX Best Market, said the return …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $800 Million in 2026, Generating $125 Million in Tax Revenue
Massachusetts’ marijuana market has sold over $800 million worth of legal product so far in 2026, generating $125 million in tax revenue, according to new data from the Cannabis Control Commission. As of June 14, adult-use marijuana sales in Massachusetts totaled approximately $740 million for the year, while medical marijuana sales reached $64.7 million. Combined, …
D.C. Council Holds Public Hearing on Four Medical Cannabis Bills
The D.C. Council recently held a public hearing covering four different medical cannabis-related proposals, including one that would allow alcohol manufacturers to produce medical cannabis beverages and one to extend conditional medical cannabis licenses. The hearing, held by the Committee of the Whole and chaired by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), focused on B26-0259, B26-0346, …
Cannabis Terpenes Enhance THC’s Activation of Cannabinoid Receptors, Study Finds
A study published online today by Biochemical Pharmacology found that several cannabis terpenes enhance how THC activates the body’s cannabinoid receptors, offering new insight into how different cannabis compounds may work together. The study was conducted by researchers from The Open University of Israel. Terpenes are best known for giving cannabis its aroma and flavor, …
Harvard Researchers Detail CBD Nano-Micelle Protocol Designed to Improve Solubility and Rapid Brain Exposure
A new protocol published in STAR Protocols details a laboratory method for preparing a nano-micellar cannabidiol (CBD) formulation designed to improve water solubility and support rapid delivery in preclinical research. The protocol, developed by researchers from Harvard Medical School, focuses on a formulation known as CBD-IN. Researchers say cannabinoids have significant therapeutic potential, but their …
Women of Childbearing Age View Marijuana as Relatively Safe During Pregnancy, With 25.9% of Previously Pregnant Participants Reporting Prenatal Use
A new study published by the Journal of Cannabis Research found that many women of childbearing age perceive marijuana as relatively safe to use during pregnancy, particularly for managing symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, sleep issues and pain. For the study, researchers at the University of Connecticut recruited a national U.S. cohort of 622 women …
