Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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Massachusetts Legal Marijuana Sales Top $700 Million So Far in 2026
Licensed marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts have sold $706 million worth of products so far in 2026, as of May 24, according to new data released …
New York Approves 8 More Recreational Cannabis Licenses, Boosts Community Reinvestment Fund to $15 Million
New York regulators approved eight new adult-use marijuana licenses while announcing a significant increase in funding for community reinvestment grants tied to the state’s legal …
Pennsylvania Senator Says President Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Could Give Republicans Cover to Back Legalization
Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street (D) says President Trump’s move to reclassify medical marijuana could help shift the politics around adult-use legalization in Pennsylvania. In …
Illinois Lawmakers Send Sweeping Marijuana and Hemp Bill to Governor
Illinois lawmakers have sent Governor JB Pritzker a sweeping marijuana and hemp bill that would double the state’s legal possession limits, allow cannabis to be …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top 9.1 Billion mg of THC in 2026, Smokable Sales Surpass 3 Million Ounces
Despite Florida remaining a medical-only state, year-to-date sales for its legal cannabis market now top 9.1 billion milligrams of THC and more than 3 million …
Verano Approves 1-for-5 Reverse Stock Split Ahead of Potential U.S. Exchange Listing
Verano Holdings Corp. has approved a 1-for-5 reverse stock split as the multistate marijuana operator prepares for a potential listing on a major U.S. stock …
DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Process Faces New Legal Questions After Supreme Court Ruling, Finds Legal Analysis
A new legal analysis argues that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s current approach to Controlled Substances Act scheduling procedures may be on shakier ground following the …
Study: CBD Enhances Oxycodone’s Pain-Relieving Effects Without Increasing Reward-Related Effects
A study published today by The Journal of Pain found that cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced the pain-relieving effects of oxycodone without increasing reward-related effects tied to …
New York Assembly Advances Bill to Expand Marijuana Microbusiness Role in Showcase Events
The New York Assembly has advanced legislation that would expand the role marijuana microbusinesses can play in the state’s cannabis showcase events, with the bill …
Study: CBD Increases Tamoxifen-Induced Cell Death in Breast Cancer Cells
A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell & Bioscience found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help restore sensitivity to tamoxifen in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, potentially …
