Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.

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Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Oakland Park, Florida on June 28, Its 233rd Location Nationwide

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced today the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Oakland Park, Florida, its 233rd location in the United States. Trulieve Oakland Park, located at 301 West Oakland Park Boulevard, will be open 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sundays, offering walk-in …

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Study: Cannabinol (CBN) May Support Neuronal Health and Reduce Cell Stress

New research finds that cannabinol (CBN), a lesser-known compound found in marijuana, could play a protective role in treating neurodegenerative diseases by reducing cell stress and promoting neuronal survival. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Eastern Piedmont and the University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara and published in the journal Antioxidants, explored the effects …

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Study Finds Cannabis Sugar Leaf Extract Kills Multiple Bacterial Pathogens

According to a recently published study, cannabis sugar leaves demonstrate promising antimicrobial effects against several bacterial pathogens, including Bacillus cereus, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. For the study, published by the Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology Isan and Kasetsart University prepared ethanol-based extracts …

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67% of Wisconsin Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana, Finds New Poll

A new Marquette Law School Poll finds that 67% of Wisconsin voters support legalizing marijuana, continuing a trend of broad support that has remained steady above 60% since 2022. According to the survey, there remains a stark partisan divide on the issue. While 88% of Democrats and 79% of independents back legalization, 56% of Republicans …

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Maryland Cannabis Tax Rate Increases to 12% Starting July 1

Starting Tuesday, July 1, Maryland will increase the sales tax on recreational marijuana purchases from 9% to 12%, a change expected to generate tens of millions in additional revenue annually. The new rate will apply to all adult-use marijuana transactions. However, those with a valid medical marijuana card will continue to be exempt from the …

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to Unveil and Consider Draft Rules Today Ahead of July Deadline

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission is meeting today to review and approve licensing rules for marijuana businesses, ahead of a July 1 deadline. The meeting, which will include a public comment period, will begin at 10 a.m. in the Nebraska State Office Building at 301 Centennial Mall South in Lincoln. This comes roughly three weeks …

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Delaware Legislature Passes Bill Limiting County Restrictions on Marijuana Businesses, Sending It to Governor

The Delaware House of Representatives has passed a bill that limits the ability of counties to restrict marijuana businesses, advancing the legislation to Governor Matt Meyer for consideration. The measure, Senate Bill 75, was approved by the House yesterday in a 25 to 13 vote. The Senate previously passed the bill in April by a …

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Study: CBD May Protect Against Heart Failure by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation

A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant cardioprotective benefits for individuals with heart failure by preserving mitochondrial function, limiting oxidative stress, and reducing inflammation. In an animal model of heart failure (HF), researchers administered subcutaneous doses of CBD every three days for four weeks. The study found that CBD effectively reduced …

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Study: CBD Increases Anti-Inflammatory Eicosanoids, While THC Has No Effect

New research from the University of Colorado finds that CBD increases levels of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids in the blood, highlighting its potential for treating inflammation-related conditions. THC had no effect. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine, examined how CBD and THC affect eicosanoids—lipid compounds …

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Cannabis Industry Workers Are Happiest Among All Sectors, Says New National Workforce Report

A new report surveying over 1.5 million U.S. shift workers has found that employees at marijuana stores are the happiest in the country, outperforming every other industry when it comes to job satisfaction. The 2025 Shift Pulse Report, released by workforce management platform Deputy, analyzed anonymized end-of-shift surveys submitted between April 2024 and April 2025. …

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