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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Minneapolis Planning Commission Advances Plan for Cannabis Training College in Near North

The Minneapolis Planning Commission has recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment that would clear the way for a nonprofit cannabis workforce training program to …

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Tennessee Bill Would Raise Low-Level Marijuana Possession Threshold From Half-Ounce to Five Ounces

A proposal filed today by State Senator Raumesh Akbari (D) would dramatically change how marijuana possession is treated under Tennessee law by increasing the amount …

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Michigan House Rules Committee Approves Bill to Create State-Run Marijuana Reference Lab

A bipartisan Michigan bill that would establish a state-operated marijuana reference laboratory is now headed to the full House of Representatives after receiving approval today …

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Nebraska Bill Would Overhaul State’s Medical Cannabis Program

Nebraska lawmakers have introduced legislation that would significantly reshape how medical marijuana is regulated, tracked, and taxed in the state, establishing a formal patient registry, …

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Numerous Kratom Bills Filed Throughout the U.S. in Early 2026

In just the first three weeks of 2026, lawmakers in multiple states have filed numerous proposals related to kratom, the herbal product derived from the …

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Study: THC Shown to Disrupt Cavity-Causing Bacteria and Dental Biofilms

A new study published in the International Dental Journal finds that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, significantly inhibits the growth and activity …

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Washington Bill to Allow Marijuana Home Grows for Those 21+ Filed in House, Companion to Senate Proposal

Legislation filed today in the Washington House of Representatives would allow those 21 and older to legally grow marijuana at home, mirroring a Senate bill filed …

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Omaha Tribe Moves Forward With Plans to Begin Recreational Cannabis Sales

The Omaha Tribe’s marijuana regulatory framework took a significant step forward this week as the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission formally reviewed its first application for …

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Illinois Bill Would Make Community College Cannabis Training Program Permanent, Expand Grant Access

Legislation filed today in the Illinois House of Representatives would make the state’s community college cannabis workforce training program permanent and expand access to cannabis-related …

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Vermont: Bipartisan Lawmakers File Bill to Expand Marijuana Sales, Cut Excise Tax, and Allow Events

  A bipartisan group of six Vermont lawmakers has filed legislation that would make sweeping changes to the state’s regulated marijuana market, including higher THC …

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