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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Connecticut Bill Requiring Full Minimum Wage for Marijuana Workers Approved by Key Committee
A Connecticut bill that would require marijuana workers to receive the full state minimum wage, without tips counting toward that total, was approved yesterday by the Joint Committee on Labor and Public Employees in a 9 to 4 vote.
DEA Admits Teen Cannabis Use Has Drastically Decreased Since 1995, Despite Dozens of States Legalizing Cannabis
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is acknowledging that teen cannabis use has fallen sharply over the past three decades, despite 40 states legalizing medical cannabis and 24 legalizing adult-use cannabis within that period.
Study: Marijuana Extract Shows Strong Antibacterial Potential Against Fish Pathogens
A study published this month by the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that leaf extracts from marijuana may help fight bacterial infections in fish by limiting bacterial growth, disrupting biofilms and interfering with quorum sensing, a communication process bacteria use to coordinate harmful activity.
Cannabis Industry Gets First Commercial Credit Rating Agency Built Specifically for Marijuana Businesses
A new company says it is bringing something the legal marijuana industry has long lacked: a commercial credit rating system built specifically for cannabis businesses.
Verano Opens 84th Florida Dispensary With New MÜV Location in Lehigh Acres, Its 161st Nationwide
Verano Holdings says it will open a new MÜV dispensary in Lehigh Acres on March 20, expanding its Florida footprint to 84 locations and bringing its nationwide total to 161 dispensaries.
New York Senate Committee Approves Bill to Recognize Out-of-State Medical Marijuana Patients, Allow Pre-Rolls
A New York Senate committee has approved a bill that would allow out-of-state patients to take part in the state’s medical cannabis program, while also directing regulators to approve pre-roll products in the medical marijuana program.
Canadian Court Overturns Health Canada Marijuana Security Clearance Denial Tied to Facebook Friendship
A federal court in Canada has overturned Health Canada’s denial of a marijuana industry security clearance, finding the agency unreasonably relied on a Facebook friendship to conclude the applicant posed a public safety risk.
Montana Marijuana Sales Reach $52 Million in 2026, Generating Nearly $10 Million in Tax Revenue
Montana brought in $25,239,989 in legal marijuana sales in February, pushing the state’s total for the first two months of 2026 to $52,129,193.
High Tide Reports Record Revenue, Positive Free Cash Flow in First Quarter of 2026
High Tide says it brought in record revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, while also posting positive free cash flow and narrowing its losses as its Canadian retail business continued to grow and its German medical marijuana operation gained traction.
Connecticut Committee Approves Bill to Expand Marijuana Access, Revise Hemp Rules and Overhaul Infused Beverage Regulations
The Connecticut Joint Committee on General Law has voted 13 to 8 to advance House Bill 5350, which would make numerous changes to the state’s marijuana and hemp laws.
