Anthony Martinelli

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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Study: Researchers Discover Rare Flavoalkaloids in Cannabis Leaves

Researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Africa have identified a rare group of natural compounds—flavoalkaloids—within the leaves of certain Cannabis strains, marking the first time …

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Bruce Stebbins Reappointed to Second Five-Year Term on Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg have reappointed Bruce Stebbins to a second five-year term as the Massachusetts …

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Study: Endophytic Fungus From Cannabis Shown to Produce CBD

Researchers have identified a fungus living inside cannabis leaves that can directly produce cannabidiol (CBD), potentially offering a new way to meet rising global demand …

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Study: Most Cannabis Growers in Italy and UK Also Garden Other Plants, and Many Started There First

A study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy finds that the majority of small-scale cannabis growers in Italy and the United Kingdom also …

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Study: Researchers Develop Glove That Can Produce CBD-Infused Microfibers for Wound Treatment

A team of researchers from Florida International University, Clemson University, and Virginia Commonwealth University has developed a glove capable of producing cannabidiol (CBD)-infused microfibers for …

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Massachusetts Audit Finds Cannabis Control Commission Mismanaged Licenses, Lost Revenue

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) mismanaged marijuana business licenses, resulting in lost revenue and regulatory failures, according to a state auditor’s report released Thursday. …

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July U.S. Marijuana Sales Hit $2.3 Billion, Year-to-Date Tops $15 Billion

U.S. marijuana sales remained strong in July, with licensed markets bringing in roughly $2.3 billion for the month, according to an analysis conducted by The …

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Texas Bill Would Regulate Kratom, Limit to Those 21+

Filed last week by State Representative Morgan Meyer (R), House Bill 291 would impose new regulations on the manufacture, distribution and sale of kratom products …

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Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Improved Orgasm Function in Women, Making it Potential Treatment for Female Orgasmic Disorder

A new systematic review published in Sexual Medicine concludes that cannabis shows strong potential for treating female orgasmic disorder (FOD) and orgasm difficulty, conditions affecting …

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Michigan Marijuana Sales Top $274 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Nears $2 Billion

Michigan’s legal marijuana market generated $274.17 million in adult-use sales and $483,176 in medical sales during July, according to new data from the Cannabis Regulatory …

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