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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Second Circuit Strikes Down New York’s Marijuana Licensing Preference for In-State Convictions
In a ruling released today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declared that New York’s cannabis licensing system — which gives “extra …
Texas House Committee to Hold Hearing Wednesday (August 13) on Bill to Ban Hemp THC Products
Texas House Bill 5, which would ban hemp-derived THC products statewide, is set for a public hearing tomorrow in the House Health Committee. The hearing …
Study: Genetic Mapping of Cannabis Reveals Four Distinct Lineages and Offers Breakthrough in Early Sex Identification
A recently published study has provided one of the most detailed looks yet at the genetic diversity of Cannabis sativa, identifying four genetically distinct lineages …
Rescheduling Cannabis to Schedule III: What It Would Really Mean
Moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III isn’t legalization, but it would have real, tangible effects—some immediate, others more symbolic. With President Trump saying …
Study: CBD May Reduce Social Withdrawal and Cocaine Vulnerability Caused by Stress
A new study published in Neuropharmacology found that cannabidiol (CBD) counteracted some harmful behavioral and brain changes caused by social stress in mice, including heightened …
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Sales Top $55 Million in July, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Nearly $400 Million
Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program brought in $3,895,089 in excise tax revenue in July, according to newly released data from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. With …
Illinois Launches $40 Million Round 3 of Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program
Applications for Round 3 of Illinois’ Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program opened today. This round of funding includes $40 million, which will be available through Direct …
Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts Charged With Extorting Boston Marijuana Company
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of extorting an executive from a Boston-based marijuana company in connection …
New Jersey Marijuana Market Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales Between June 2024 and June 2025, Exceeds Diversity and Equity Benchmarks
New Jersey’s cannabis market continued to grow in the second quarter of 2025, with regulators reporting increases in sales, strong participation from minority- and woman-owned …
President Trump Says Decision on Marijuana Reclassification Will Come in “Next Few Weeks”
At a press conference today, President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration is actively weighing whether to reschedule marijuana under federal law, saying a decision …
