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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Canada’s Legal Marijuana Industry Has Added $76.5 Billion to GDP Since Legalization, Created Nearly 100,000 Jobs, Report Finds

Nearly seven years after Canada legalized recreational marijuana, a new report shows the industry has become a major driver of economic growth, generating tens of …

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Arizona Legal Marijuana Taxes Total $23.17 Million in July, $169.35 Million So Far This Year

Arizona earned $23,168,229 in marijuana tax revenue in July, according to newly released data from the Department of Revenue. The figure includes the state’s transaction …

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Minnesota Governor Appoints Eric Taubel as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management

Governor Tim Walz announced today that Eric Taubel will serve as executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Taubel has been in the …

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South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee to Meet August 19, With New Patient Advocate on Board

The South Dakota Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on August 19 at 10 a.m. CT in Room 413 …

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Tilray Medical Partners With Molteni to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana in Italy

Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian pharmaceutical company Molteni Farmaceutici to expand access to medical marijuana …

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U.S. Congress: Every Cannabis-Related Bill Filed in 2025

Multiple cannabis-related bills have been filed in the United States House and Senate so far during the 2025/2026 session. While most of the proposals are …

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Cannabis Stocks See Massive Rebound

Cannabis stocks have seen a sharp rebound in recent weeks, with many now trading at more than twice their June price. Fueled in large part …

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Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $129.66 Million in July, Year-to-Date Total Hits $883 Million

Missouri marijuana retailers recorded $129.66 million in sales during July, according to data from the Department of Health and Senior Services. Of that total, $114.91 …

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Oklahoma: Cannabis Legalization Initiative Available for Signing at Nearly 200 Locations in Over 80 Cities

Oklahoma’s campaign to legalize recreational marijuana is gaining momentum, with petitions now available for signing at nearly 200 locations in more than 80 cities. The …

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Indiana Governor Says Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Could Speed Up Statewide Legalization

Indiana Governor Mike Braun says a potential federal move to reclassify marijuana could accelerate legalization efforts in Indiana, a state where all forms of the …

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