Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. He has 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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Illinois Conducted 755 Marijuana Dispensary Inspections in Fiscal Year 2026, Up 21%, With No Mandatory Product Recalls
Illinois regulators conducted 755 inspections of licensed marijuana dispensaries during fiscal year 2026, a nearly 21% increase from the previous year, while reporting no mandatory …
Federally Funded Study Finds CBD Reduces Brain Inflammation Markers in Human Cells
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced several markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in laboratory-grown human brain cells, according to a new study published October 8 in the …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 10/8/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for October 8, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …
Study Finds Hemp-Based Building Material Provides Insulation Comparable to Conventional Polystyrene
A study published yesterday found that hemp-based building materials can provide thermal insulation comparable to conventional polystyrene, adding to growing research examining renewable alternatives to …
NIH-Funded Study Finds Marijuana Regulators From 16 States Largely Favor Federal Standards for Cannabis Warning Labels
A federally funded study involving marijuana regulators from 16 states found broad support among those interviewed for establishing national standards governing cannabis product warning labels, …
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Celebrates 10 Years of Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Highlights Industry Growth
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission announced Thursday the launch of a new multimedia initiative celebrating 10 years since voters approved recreational marijuana legalization, highlighting the …
President Trump Names Key Marijuana Rescheduling Advocate Howard Kessler as Adviser on Aging Healthcare
President Trump has named Howard Kessler, a longtime friend who played a significant role in advancing the administration’s marijuana rescheduling efforts, as an adviser on …
Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Defenders Raise $2.18 Million in 2026, Compared to $1.98 Million for Repeal Campaign
The campaign fighting to preserve recreational marijuana legalization in Massachusetts has raised nearly $2.18 million in 2026, compared to approximately $1.98 million raised this year …
Rhode Island Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Three Lawsuits Challenging Marijuana Licensing Program
Rhode Island officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss three lawsuits challenging the state’s marijuana licensing program, arguing that legislative changes have eliminated the …
Former Oklahoma Marijuana Regulator Employee Sues Agency Over Alleged Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
A new federal lawsuit is challenging the employment practices of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory agency, with a former employee alleging she was treated unfairly because …
