Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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The Five States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Cannabis in 2026
Given most state legislatures are currently on recess, talks surrounding state-level cannabis legalization efforts have slowed for a moment. That said, as 2026 fast approaches, …
Study: 1 in 12 U.S. Cancer Survivors Use Marijuana, Nearly Half for Medical Purposes
A nationwide analysis has found that roughly 1 in 12 cancer survivors in the United States use marijuana, with medical use being far more common …
U.S. Congress: Republican Bill Would Regulate Hemp Products Nationally, Set Age Limit at 21
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has begun circulating a draft proposal that would create a clear federal regulatory framework for consumable hemp items such as beverages, …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Surpass $1.16 Billion in 2025 Through August 24, Over 15% Increase From 2024
Massachusetts’ marijuana market has generated over $1.16 billion in sales so far this year, an over 10% increase from the same period in 2024. From …
Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Reach $8.84 Million in July, Year-to-Date Tops $50 Million
Washington D.C.’s medical cannabis market continued its record-setting pace in July 2025, with licensed businesses reporting $8,844,000 in total sales—the second-highest monthly total since the …
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission and Clinical Therapeutics Announce Call for Cannabis Research Papers, Deadline September 15
Elsevier, the Publisher of Clinical Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Research Department, has issued a call for papers to be featured in a …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $160 Million in 2025, Price Per Gram Down 26%
Licensed marijuana retailers in Connecticut reported $24,289,038 in sales during July, bringing the year-to-data total above $160 million, according to new data from the Department …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Patient Count Falls to Lowest Level Since June 2020
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program continues to see a sharp decline in active patient licenses, with August’s count dropping to 318,578—the lowest level recorded since June …
Oklahoma Initiative Campaign to Legalize Cannabis Expands Petition Availability to Over 400 Locations in 100+ Cities
Oklahoma’s push to legalize recreational marijuana has rapidly expanded its reach, with petitions to support the measure now available for signing in more than 400 …
Vermont Marijuana Industry Generates $72 Million in Sales in First Half of 2025, Nearly 10% Increase Compared to 2024
Vermont’s legal marijuana market continued its steady expansion through the first six months of 2025, posting higher sales and excise tax revenue compared to the …
