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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Florida’s Top Marijuana Regulator Resigns
Christopher Kimball has stepped down as director of Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), a position he held for nearly three years. According to …
Los Angeles City Council Approves Major Fee Hikes for Marijuana Businesses
Marijuana businesses in Los Angeles are facing steep new costs after the City Council approved a series of fee increases on Tuesday, impacting everything from …
Trulieve Generates $302 Million in Q2 Revenue, Reports Strong Margins and Cash Flow
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., one of the largest marijuana companies in the United States, brought in $302 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2025, …
Study: Cannabidiol (CBD) Inhibits Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer by Targeting MALAT1 and EMT Pathways
New research shows that CBD may suppress metastasis in pancreatic cancer by disrupting molecular drivers of tumor cell invasion. A study published in IUBMB Life …
Study: Cannabis Use in Older Adults Linked to “Younger Brain” Network Patterns and Better Cognitive Performance
A study analyzing data from over 25,000 adults finds that cannabis use in older individuals may be associated with cognitive benefits and brain network activity …
Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program Nears One Million Patients
Florida now has 920,582 registered medical marijuana patients, according to data released today by the state’s Department of Health. The updated numbers reflect patient totals …
New York Cannabis Sales Top $890 Million in 2025 as July Sets New Monthly Record
New York’s legal cannabis market has surpassed $890 million in adult-use sales so far in 2025, with July setting a new monthly record at $148.76 …
France Finalizes Medical Marijuana Framework, Will Integrate Into Healthcare System in 2026
France is moving forward with a permanent national system for medical marijuana, marking a significant turnaround for a program once thought to be on the …
New Jersey’s First Four Marijuana Consumption Lounges Now Open
After years of anticipation, New Jersey’s cannabis industry has reached what regulators are calling a “major milestone” with the opening of the state’s first four …
New Mexico Issues Emergency Rule Restricting Synthetic Cannabinoids in Hemp Products
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has enacted an emergency amendment to its hemp manufacturing rules, effective August 1, 2025. The rule imposes strict new …
