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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Texas Hemp Business Council Urges Governor to Veto Hemp THC Ban, Citing Over 7,000 Letters from Residents
The Texas Hemp Business Council is urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto a bill that could ban many popular hemp-derived products, arguing that hemp is …
Senate Demands Derail Ohio Marijuana Bill Hours Before Expected House Vote
Senate objections have delayed a long-negotiated plan to alter Ohio’s voter-approved recreational cannabis law, derailing a House vote that had been scheduled for Wednesday. Issue 2, …
New York Awards First Round of CAURD Grants to 52 Retail Cannabis Licensees
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), in partnership with Empire State Development (ESD), has awarded the first round of funding through the …
Colorado Governor Issues Mass Pardons for Psilocybin Possession Following New Law
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a sweeping round of pardons for individuals with past psilocybin-related convictions, marking the state’s first-ever move of this kind …
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Issues First Marijuana Business License, Announces Upcoming License Application Opportunities
Today, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that it has issued the first cannabis business license in the state of Minnesota. The first licensee, …
Colorado Marijuana Taxes and Fees Total Over $20 Million in May, Year-to-Date Total Tops $95 Million
Colorado brought in $20,143,978 in marijuana taxes and fees in May, bringing the state’s year-to-date total for 2025 to $95,461,601. That’s according to new data …
Ohio Marijuana Sales Reach $849 Million, Nearly 11 Million Transactions 10 Months After Legal Market Launch
Ohio’s legal marijuana market continues to grow at a steady pace, with new data showing the state has now surpassed $849 million in total marijuana …
Michigan Marijuana Industry Now Employs 38,827 Workers, Surpasses $1.3 Billion in 2025 Sales
Legal marijuana sales in Michigan totaled over $272 million in May, according to a report released by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), bringing year-to-date sales …
Maine Legislature Passes Bill Creating Separate Licensing System for Sun-Grown Marijuana With Significantly Lower Fees
A bill to establish a distinct regulatory structure for sun-grown marijuana, with lowers costs, has passed both chambers of the Maine Legislature and is now …
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Eyes Final Vote on Social Consumption Rules by Late July
The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) is moving forward with finalizing regulations that would allow adults to use marijuana in designated social settings, with a vote …
