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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Connecticut Committee Approves Bill to Expand Marijuana Access, Revise Hemp Rules and Overhaul Infused Beverage Regulations
The Connecticut Joint Committee on General Law has voted 13 to 8 to advance House Bill 5350, which would make numerous changes to the state’s …
Mississippi Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act Sent to Governor Reeves With Veto-Proof Majority
A bill that would expand access to Mississippi’s medical marijuana program for people with serious illnesses not currently on the state’s list of qualifying conditions …
Vireo Growth Reports $104.5 Million in Q4 Revenue, Up 318% From a Year Ago
Vireo Growth Inc. says it brought in $104.5 million in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 317.7% increase from the $25 million reported …
Minnesota Bill Would Remove Initial Fee for Cannabis Event Organizer Licenses, Revise Temporary Event Rules
Legislation filed today in the Minnesota Senate would make several changes to the state’s cannabis event law, including removing the initial license fee for cannabis …
Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Top $8.5 Million in February, Up Nearly 85% From a Year Ago
Washington D.C.’s medical marijuana market brought in $8,521,316 in sales in February, according to a newly released report from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration. …
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Rise in Adolescent Cannabis Use Disorder Hospitalizations
A study being published in the May issue of International Journal of Drug Policy and released online ahead of print today finds that state marijuana …
Study: CBD May Reduce a Key Ketamine Side Effect While Preserving Antidepressant Potential
A study published online today by the journal Biological Psychiatry reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce a major side effect of ketamine by targeting …
Maryland House Committee Approves Bill to Double Micro Dispensary Employee Limit and Revamp Cannabis Agent Training
A Maryland House committee approved legislation today that would allow the state’s micro dispensaries to employ twice as many workers while also changing training requirements …
D.C. Resolution Filed to Extend Temporary Medical Marijuana Cards, Eliminate Passport-Style Photo Requirement
A resolution filed last week in the District of Columbia would make several changes to the District’s medical cannabis program, including extending temporary patient cards …
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Patient Count Rises to 115,275, Up Over 5,000 From a Year Ago
Arkansas’ medical marijuana program continues to grow, with 115,275 active patient ID cards recorded as of March 14, 2026, according to the Arkansas Department of …
