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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Study: Betel Leaf and CBD Formulations Show Strong Antibacterial Activity Against Drug-Resistant Canine Skin Infections
A new study published in Veterinary World and conducted by researchers at Kasetsart University reports that both betel leaf extract and CBD-based formulations offer promising topical alternatives for treating drug-resistant canine pyoderma. The research team evaluated the antibacterial strength of multiple preparations, including betel leaf extract, a betel leaf nanoemulsion, CBD dissolved in ethanol, water-soluble …
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Top $45 Million in November, Pushing All-Time Revenue Past $2 Billion
New Mexico’s marijuana market recorded another strong month in November, reaching $45.9 million in combined sales, pushing all-time revenue above $2 billion. According to new data from the Cannabis Control Division, retailers sold $35.8 million in adult-use marijuana and $10.1 million in medical products during November. Consumers made 814,229 total purchases, including 686,393 recreational transactions …
Rhode Island Marijuana Sales Reach $9.81 Million in November, Pushing 2025 Total to Nearly $118 Million
Rhode Island’s legal marijuana market continued its steady performance in November, with retailers reporting $9.81 million in combined adult-use and medical sales. The month’s total included $8.73 million in adult-use purchases and $1.08 million in medical sales, according to data released today by the state’s Cannabis Control Commission.
Virginia Lawmakers Unveil Proposal to Allow Licensed Cannabis Sales Statewide
A Virginia legislative committee has formally unveiled a long-anticipated proposal that would establish a regulated, statewide marijuana retail system, a move supported by the state’s governor-elect. Lawmakers created the Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market earlier this year to untangle how Virginia should handle retail legalization after …
California Cannabis Sales Bring in $283.7 Million in Tax Revenue for Q3 2025
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) today reported tax revenue from cannabis sales for the third quarter of 2025. As of late November, total tax revenue from cannabis retailers’ third-quarter returns is $283.7 million. This figure includes $176.8 million in cannabis excise tax and $106.9 million in sales tax reported from cannabis …
Curaleaf Moves to Acquire The Cannabist Company’s Virginia Operations, Adding Six Dispensary Rights and a Cultivation Site
Curaleaf Holdings has taken a major step toward expanding its footprint in Virginia’s medical marijuana market, announcing a binding agreement to acquire The Cannabist Company’s in-state assets. The deal includes a fully operational cultivation facility, five active dispensaries and the right to open a sixth location, giving Curaleaf a sizable presence in a market positioned …
Aurora Cannabis Forms New Distribution Partnership to Expand Medical Marijuana Access Across Australia
Aurora Cannabis is expanding its reach in Australia’s medical marijuana market through a new distribution partnership between its subsidiary, MedReleaf Australia, and Leafio, the wholesale arm of Montu Australia. The agreement positions Leafio to distribute Aurora’s lineup of medical marijuana brands through a nationwide pharmacy network, significantly widening patient access.
Bill to Update Medical Cannabis Program Introduced by Seven D.C. Councilmembers
Seven members of the D.C. Council have introduced new legislation that would reshape several portions of the city’s medical cannabis law. The bill, titled the Medical Cannabis Process Improvement Amendment Act of 2025, has been formally referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development. In addition to other changes, the proposal would tighten location …
Oregon Surpasses $8 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sales, Generating $1.6 Billion in Tax Revenue
Oregon has officially crossed a major milestone in its nine-year-old regulated market, surpassing $8 billion in legal marijuana sales between 2016 and November 2025. The state has now recorded $8.034 billion in total revenue since launching recreational sales, reflecting steady long-term consumer demand even as prices remain at historic lows.
Chicago Council Committee to Consider Ordinance Restricting Hemp THC Sales to Licensed Dispensaries
On Wednesday, a Chicago council committee will discuss and potentially vote on an ordinance that would prohibit all non-dispensary businesses from selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products, limiting sales exclusively to state-licensed cannabis stores. The measure, sponsored by Alderman Marty Quinn, would repeal the city’s existing cannabinoid ordinance and replace it with a stricter framework. The proposal …
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