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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World’s Largest Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina has now been open for more than a year, marking a milestone that some believed wouldn’t …
August Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $24 Million in Maine, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Around $165 Million
Maine’s legal marijuana industry reported $23,911,339 in sales during August, the second highest monthly total ever for the state, topped only by the $23,951,539 sold …
NBC News Poll Finds Only 27% of American Adults Believe Cannabis Legalization is Bad for Society
A new NBC News Decision Desk poll finds that less than 30% of American voters think marijuana legalization has been harmful to society, underscoring the …
Curaleaf Becomes First U.S. Cannabis Operator Added to S&P/TSX Composite Index
Curaleaf Holdings has been added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, making it the only cannabis company currently included in Canada’s benchmark equity index. The move, …
Clinical Trial Finds CBD Reduces Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Without Increasing Alcohol Use
CBD may help reduce short-term symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress without increasing alcohol use, according to a new clinical trial published in Human Psychopharmacology: …
Morocco Authorizes 67 Cannabis Products for Sale
Morocco has approved licenses for 67 cannabis-based products, marking one of the country’s most significant steps yet in building a regulated legal market. The approvals …
Oklahoma Cannabis Legalization Initiative Now Available for Signing at Over 450 Locations, Interactive Map Available
An Oklahoma initiative that would legalize recreational cannabis is now available for signing at more than 450 locations, with an interactive map available showing each …
Study: Higher Education Levels Linked to Increased Marijuana Use, Opposite of Cigarette Trends
A new study analyzing California health data has found that adults with higher levels of education are more likely to use marijuana, a pattern opposite …
Study: No Evidence of Residual Cannabis Effects on Driving After 48 Hours of Abstinence
A study published in the journal Psychopharmacology found no indication that cannabis users experience lingering driving impairment after at least 48 hours without use, even …
Every Cannabis-Related Bill Filed in the U.S. Congress in 2025
Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are weighing several marijuana- and hemp-related proposals this session. While some are comprehensive stand-alone bills and others come as …
Report: Cannabis Beverages Market Valued at $809 Million, Forecasted to Surpass $1.3 Billion by 2030
According to a new report, the cannabis beverages market expanded from $726.63 million in 2024 to $809.42 million in 2025, and is expected to grow …
Mary Go Round Launches Anti-Clog Bong Bowl to Eliminate One of Smokers’ Biggest Frustrations
Mary Go Round, a company specializing in innovative cannabis accessories, has released a new bong bowl designed to tackle one of the most common problems …
