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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New York Opens Applications for Cannabis Showcase Events Statewide
Licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries in New York can now apply to host temporary Cannabis Showcase Events under newly adopted regulations from the New York State …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $562 Million in 2026 as All-Time Total Nears $11 Billion
Massachusetts marijuana retailers have sold more than $562 million worth of products so far in 2026, as the state’s legal market continues to approach $11 …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Near $300 Million Through April as Flower Prices Drop to Record Low
Oregon marijuana stores sold $77,683,452 worth of legal products in April, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to nearly $300 million. According to new data from …
Nearly 400 Businesses Sign Up for DEA Medical Marijuana Dispensary Portal Within Days of Launch
Nearly 400 businesses have signed up through the Drug Enforcement Administration’s new Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal, just days after the system opened to applicants. …
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Reach 7.3 Billion mg of THC and 2.5 Million Ounces of Smokeable Marijuana in 2026
Florida’s medical marijuana market has now surpassed 7.3 billion milligrams of THC sold in 2026, with newly released state data showing continued growth in both …
Missouri Regulators Recall Sinse Marijuana Flower Over Aspergillus Contamination
Missouri marijuana regulators have issued a recall for a Sinse Cultivation Cherokee product after state testing found that it failed screening for Aspergillus, a common …
Texas Supreme Court Clears Way for State to Ban Delta-8 THC Products
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for Texas health officials to ban manufactured delta-8 THC products, reversing lower court rulings that had blocked …
Colorado Marijuana Event Permit Bill Advances to House Floor Following Appropriations Vote
Colorado legislation that would allow temporary marijuana hospitality events advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee today. The Appropriations Committee voted 7 to 4 to …
New York Bill Would Expand Microbusiness Role in Cannabis Showcase Events
A New York bill introduced yesterday would allow certain marijuana microbusinesses to play a larger role in the state’s cannabis showcase event system. Senate Bill …
California Cannabis Regulators Streamline Medical License Designation Process Following Federal Rescheduling
California marijuana regulators have moved to simplify the process for businesses seeking a medical designation on their state license, a change that comes as the …
Connecticut Senate Passes Cannabis Bill Expanding Medical Access and Rewriting Hemp and Beverage Rules
Connecticut’s Senate has passed HB 5350, a wide-ranging cannabis bill that would expand access to the state’s medical marijuana program, rewrite portions of its hemp …
DEA Final Rule Gives Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) Its Own Schedule I Listing and Drug Code
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is moving to give hexahydrocannabinol, commonly known as HHC, its own specific listing under Schedule I of the federal Controlled …
