Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. 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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Canada Launches Online Applications for Marijuana Possession Pardons
People with eligible marijuana possession convictions in Canada can now apply online to have their records set aside through a new federal application portal. The …
New White House Report Highlights Near-Record-Low Youth Drug Use
A new White House report highlights near-record-low student drug use, with marijuana use remaining substantially less common than alcohol consumption across the three grade levels …
Marijuana Banking Deposits Reach $119.3 Million at Safe Harbor, Up 7.4% From Last Year
Safe Harbor, a financial technology company specializing in banking services for the marijuana industry, reported that average client deposits reached $119.3 million at the end …
Study Finds CBD Improves Memory and Reduces Alzheimer’s-Related Brain Damage
CBD improved memory, protected brain cells and reduced several markers associated with Alzheimer’s disease in a new study involving mice, offering further evidence of the …
Clinical Trial Finds THC, CBD and Terpene Formulation Reduces Morphine Use by Nearly 50% in Patients With Acute Nerve Pain
A randomized clinical trial involving 69 patients found that a single dose of a cannabinoid formulation containing THC, CBD and terpenes reduced morphine consumption by …
National Consumers League Urges Congress Not to Extend Hemp Deadline Without New Regulations
The National Consumers League is urging Congress to reject another extension of the federal hemp deadline unless lawmakers first establish a regulatory framework for hemp-derived …
Study: CBG Reduced Blood Pressure by 18% in Hypertensive Rats, Inhibited Blood Clot Formation in Human Blood Samples
A new study published in the journal Molecules found that cannabigerol (CBG) reduced systolic blood pressure by 18% in hypertensive rats while also inhibiting blood …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 10/9/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for October 9, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …
Marijuana Is Now Canada’s Fifth-Largest Cash Crop
Marijuana has become Canada’s fifth-largest cash crop, generating approximately CA$3 billion in farm revenue during 2025, according to a new report released October 7 by …
Hemp Seed Extract Significantly Reduced Cholesterol in Animal Model, Shows Favorable Safety Profile
A new study published today by the peer-reviewed journal Molecules found that hemp seed extract significantly reduced cholesterol levels in mice while showing a generally …
