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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Mississippi Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act Sent to Governor Reeves With Veto-Proof Majority
A bill that would expand access to Mississippi’s medical marijuana program for people with serious illnesses not currently on the state’s list of qualifying conditions has now been sent to Governor Tate Reeves.
Vireo Growth Reports $104.5 Million in Q4 Revenue, Up 318% From a Year Ago
Vireo Growth Inc. says it brought in $104.5 million in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 317.7% increase from the $25 million reported in the same quarter the year before, as the company continued integrating recent acquisitions and expanding its footprint through additional deals.
Minnesota Bill Would Remove Initial Fee for Cannabis Event Organizer Licenses, Revise Temporary Event Rules
Legislation filed today in the Minnesota Senate would make several changes to the state’s cannabis event law, including removing the initial license fee for cannabis event organizers and updating how temporary cannabis events are approved and regulated.
Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Top $8.5 Million in February, Up Nearly 85% From a Year Ago
Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market brought in $8,521,316 in sales in February, according to a newly released report from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. That’s a sharp increase from the $4,611,846 sold in February 2025, marking a year-over-year gain of roughly 84.8%.
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Rise in Adolescent Cannabis Use Disorder Hospitalizations
A study being published in the May issue of International Journal of Drug Policy and released online ahead of print today finds that state marijuana legalization was not associated with a statistically significant increase in adolescents being hospitalized for cannabis use disorder.
Study: CBD May Reduce a Key Ketamine Side Effect While Preserving Antidepressant Potential
A study published online today by the journal Biological Psychiatry reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce a major side effect of ketamine by targeting a specific receptor in the brain tied to movement and dopamine activity.
Maryland House Committee Approves Bill to Double Micro Dispensary Employee Limit and Revamp Cannabis Agent Training
A Maryland House committee approved legislation today that would allow the state’s micro dispensaries to employ twice as many workers while also changing training requirements for cannabis agents.
D.C. Resolution Filed to Extend Temporary Medical Marijuana Cards, Eliminate Passport-Style Photo Requirement
A resolution filed last week in the District of Columbia would make several changes to the District’s medical cannabis program, including extending temporary patient cards and removing the requirement to submit a passport-style photo.
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Rises to 115,275, Up Over 5,000 From a Year Ago
Arkansas’ medical marijuana program continues to grow, with 115,275 active patient ID cards recorded as of March 14, 2026, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. That is up by 5,016 from the 110,259 active cards listed as of March 15, 2025, based on the state figures shown in the comparison provided. The increase marks …
FDA Sends CBD Compliance and Enforcement Policy for White House Review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has submitted a notice titled Cannabidiol (CBD) Products Compliance and Enforcement Policy for review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 13. The filing is listed on Reginfo.gov as a pending EO 12866 regulatory review, with the action classified as a notice rather than …
