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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The Five States Working to Put Cannabis Initiatives to a Public Vote in 2026
As the national conversation around cannabis reform continues to evolve, proponents in several states are working to put marijuana-related initiatives before voters in the November …
CBD Demonstrates “Significant Anticancer Effects” Against Breast Cancer: Study
According to a new study published in BMC Cancer, “CBD demonstrated significant anticancer effects, including induction of apoptosis, inhibition of cell proliferation, suppression of metastasis, …
Montana Lawmakers Give Final Approval to Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Enact Cannabis Banking Legislation
The Montana House of Representatives today gave final approval to Senate Joint Resolution 5, a measure urging the U.S. Congress to pass the SAFER Banking …
Canada Marijuana Sales Top CA$400 Million in February, CA$837 Million So Far in 2025
There was CA$404,708,00 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in Canada in February, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada. Februarys …
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Bill Making Significant Changes to Marijuana Tax Fund, Sending it to Governor Polis
The Colorado Legislature has passed Senate Bill 268, a measure that significantly alters how marijuana tax revenue is distributed and used in the state. The …
Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Linked to Increase in Car Accident Fatalities, Insurance Claims, or Average Claim Cost
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Variance found no statistically significant connection between marijuana legalization and increased vehicle accident fatalities, insurance claim frequency, …
Study: Medical Cannabis Improved PTSD Symptoms, Anxiety, and Quality of Life Over an 18-Month Period
In a new study published in the journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, “cannabis-based medicinal products were associated with improvements in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, sleep, and …
A Breakdown of Cannabis Home Grow Laws Across the United States
Below is an alphabetical state-by-state summary of current home cultivation rules across the United States. For each state we note whether recreational (adult-use) home grow …
Vermont Legal Marijuana Sales Top $10.5 million in February, $22 Million So Far in 2025
Vermont’s legal marijuana market generated $10.52 million in sales in February, according to new data released by the state’s Department of Taxes. February’s figure is …
Montana House Gives Approval to SAFER Banking Resolution
The Montana House of Representatives gave approval today to a resolution urging the federal government to enact the SAFER Banking Act, advancing it through its …
New York Cannabis Control Board Approves Another 93 Adult-Use Licenses, Bringing Total to 1,707
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its monthly public meeting at The City University of New York, highlighting significant strides made in …
Study: Cannabis-Based Medicines Can Significantly Reduce Tics in Adults With Tourette Syndrome
According to a study conducted by researchers from eight universities, cannabinoids may be effective in managing core symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. A new systematic review …
