Anthony Martinelli

Trump's pick to become the new RNC chair, Senator Joe Gruters, said last year “By legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, we can give Floridians access to safe products, generate significant revenue for critical public services and create new job opportunities".

The New York State Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 additional adult-use marijuana licenses, bringing the total to 1,851. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/new-yo…

High-CBD cannabis extract may significantly reduce inflammation and regulate immune activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Immunology. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/study-…

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to oppose congressional appropriations language that would block the DEA from rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/kentuc…

A study published this week by the journal Addiction found that marijuana legalization in California may have contributed to a reduction in alcohol consumption, particularly among middle-aged adults. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/study-…

NEW: President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida State Senator Joe Gruters to lead the RNC. Gruters has actively supported medical marijuana and expressed openness to full legalization. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/trump-…

NEW: A coalition of more than 30 attorneys general is urging Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act, legislation that would provide legal protections for banks serving state-licensed marijuana businesses. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/over-3…

California's Department of Cannabis Control has extended the deadline for academic researchers to submit cannabis-related grant proposals, with submissions now accepted through Friday, August 29. Up to $30 million in grants are available. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/califo…

Rapper GloRilla is facing felony drug charges after police allegedly found cannabis in her home while investigating a violent burglary. The charges are bringing to light just how archaic Georgia's cannabis policies are. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/rapper…

Medical marijuana use may reduce reliance on emergency and urgent care services for individuals with chronic pain, in addition to improving overall quality of life, according to a large new study published in the journal Pharmacy. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/study-…

Legislation to legalize cannabis has been filed in Texas during the legislature's special session. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/texas-…

Michigan generated more per capita marijuana revenue in June than any other state, followed by New Mexico, Montana, Missouri and Massachusetts. Despite leading in overall sales, California did not make the top 10. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/michig…

Canada's cannabis industry shattered the nation's monthly cannabis record in May, with nearly CA$500 million sold. This brings the year-to-date total to above CA$2.2 billion. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/canada…

A day after the Senate confirmed Terrance Cole as DEA Admin, the agency’s lead administrative judge announced his retirement, effectively handing the stalled marijuana rescheduling case directly to Cole who has said it will be one of his top priorities. themarijuanaherald.com/2025/07/newly-…