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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Delaware Bill Would Require Intoxicating Hemp Products to Be Sold Through Licensed Marijuana Stores
A bill filed today in the Delaware House would place hemp-derived THC products under the state’s marijuana regulatory system, requiring products above a set THC …
Global Cannabis Market Projected to Reach $148.9 Billion by 2031
The global cannabis market is projected to reach $148.9 billion by 2031, increasing nearly sixfold from $25.7 billion in 2021, according to a new report …
Safe Harbor Expands Lending Platform for Marijuana and Hemp Businesses
Safe Harbor Financial has expanded its lending platform to provide marijuana and hemp businesses with a wider range of financing options, including commercial real estate …
Verano Reports $208 Million in Quarterly Revenue, Announces $20 Million Share Repurchase Program
Verano Holdings reported $208 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026 while also announcing a new $20 million share repurchase authorization, giving the …
Vireo to Acquire FLUENT in All-Stock Deal
Vireo Growth Inc. announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire FLUENT Corp. in an all-stock transaction that would significantly expand Vireo’s …
North Carolina Bill Would Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana While Increasing Penalties for Sales and Hemp-THC Products
A North Carolina bill filed this week by State Senator Jim Burgin (R) would decriminalize possession of up to 5 grams of marijuana while making …
Study: THC and CBD May Strengthen Cisplatin’s Effects Against Cervical Cancer Cells
According to a new study published by Cancer Reports, combining cisplatin with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced the chemotherapy drug’s anticancer effects in …
Study: Minnesota Retailers Sold Hemp-Derived THC Products Without ID Checks More Than Half the Time
A new study found that hemp THC products were sold to pseudo-underage buyers without checking ID more than half the time during purchase attempts in …
Trulieve Announces Applications Filed for DEA Registration of State Licensed Medical Marijuana Businesses
Trulieve Cannabis Corp, a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced that it has filed applications with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration …
Study Finds CBD May Strengthen Effects of Breast Cancer Drug
A new study published by Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry found that cannabidiol (CBD) may enhance the effects of the cancer drug olaparib in certain breast …
Federal Legislation to Deschedule Cannabis Gains Five New Sponsors in U.S. House, Bringing Total to 70
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act gained five new sponsors yesterday in the U.S. House, continuing a surge in support following the Department …
Study: CBD Shows Benefit for Schizophrenia Symptoms
Cannabidiol (CBD) may provide a small but statistically significant benefit for certain schizophrenia symptoms when used alongside standard antipsychotic treatment, according to a new systematic …
