Anthony Martinelli

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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Washington Bill to Allow Marijuana Producer Cooperatives Advances to Full Senate

A proposal to allow licensed marijuana producers in Washington to form agricultural cooperatives has been moved to the full Senate by the Rules Committee.

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Study: CBD and Bevacizumab Combo Reduces Lung Cancer Cell Growth by Over 50%

A study published today by the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences reports that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the anti-cancer drug bevacizumab significantly enhanced cancer cell …

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Utah Medical Cannabis Program Surpasses 110,000 Active Patients, February Sales Top $15 Million

Utah’s medical marijuana program continued its steady expansion in February, with active patient counts surpassing 110,000 according to the state’s latest report.

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Goldflower Opens 13th Florida Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Summerfield

Goldflower Cannabis has opened its 13th medical marijuana dispensary in Florida, marking its eighth new location in the past eight months as the company continues …

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Safe Harbor Financial Delivers Strong 29% YoY Growth in Emerging US Cannabis Markets

SHF Holdings, Inc., operating as Safe Harbor, says average deposit balances in emerging U.S. marijuana markets climbed 29% in the 12 months ending February 4, …

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Massachusetts Poll: 63% Oppose Repealing Marijuana Legalization, Only 20% in Support

A new statewide poll finds that Massachusetts voters remain firmly opposed to rolling back the state’s marijuana legalization laws, with nearly two-thirds rejecting a proposal …

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Washington Senate Committee Approves Bill Requiring Health Facilities to Allow Medical Marijuana for Terminal Patients

A bill that would require health care facilities in Washington to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while receiving care was just given …

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Virginia Legislature Send Medical Cannabis Access Bill for Terminally Ill Patients to Governor Spanberger

A Virginia measure that would ensure terminally ill patients can use medical cannabis while receiving care in hospitals and other health facilities has been sent …

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Colorado Lawmakers File 2026 Ballot Measure to Raise Marijuana and Alcohol Taxes for New Mental Health Institute

Colorado lawmakers have filed House Bill 26-1301, which would ask voters to approve tax increases on retail marijuana and alcoholic beverages to fund a new …

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Study: Multiple Cannabis Compounds Found to Target Key Skin Cancer Growth Pathways

According to a new study published in the journal Pharmaceuticals, numerous compounds derived from cannabis may help disrupt multiple biological pathways involved in the progression …

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Cincinnati Officials Propose $5 Million Reparations Housing Program Funded in Part by Marijuana Tax Revenue

Cincinnati city officials are considering a proposal that would use marijuana tax revenue to help fund a new housing-focused reparations program.

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Virginia Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing Courts to Reconsider Pre-2021 Marijuana Sentences

Virginia legislation allowing courts to reconsider certain marijuana-related felony sentences was given approval today by the Senate Courts of Justice Committee by a vote of …

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