Anthony Martinelli

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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A Breakdown of Over 80 Cannabis-Related Studies Published in 2025

From cancer and chronic pain to epilepsy, autism, and metabolic disorders, dozens of peer-reviewed studies published in 2025 have added to the growing body of …

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Study: Cannabis Use May Reduce Risk of HIV Drug Resistance Mutations

Cannabis use may help lower the risk of developing drug-resistant HIV mutations, according to a new study published in NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Researchers from …

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Study: Over 8% of Australians Use Marijuana Recreationally, With Nearly 3% Using Medically

Over 8% of Australians report using marijuana recreationally, with nearly 3% saying they use it for medical reasons or both medical and recreational purposes, according …

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Florida’s Medical Marijuana Patient Count Climbs Past 911,000

Florida’s medical marijuana program continues its steady expansion, with the number of registered patients now surpassing 911,000. According to data released today by the Florida …

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Nebraska Committee Advances Bill That Would Undercut Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Legalization

A Nebraska legislative committee has given approval to legislation that would significantly narrow the scope of a medical marijuana legalization initiative approved by voters in …

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Maine Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Sun-Grown Marijuana Cultivation

A bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers filed a bill today to establish a separate regulatory pathway for sun-grown marijuana cultivation, with licensing fees significantly lower …

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Study: Newly Discovered Cannabinoids From Cannabis Flowers Show Antitumor Potential Against Neuroblastoma

Newly discovered cannabinoids isolated from marijuana flowers were found to inhibit the growth of neuroblastoma cells, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the …

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Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $558 Million Through First Four Months of 2025

Massachusetts has sold over half a billion dollars’ worth of marijuana so far this year, with adult-use sales alone bringing in more than $515 million …

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Study: Inhalable CBD Powder Formulated With Methyl-β-Cyclodextrin Shows Superior Delivery Performance

A new study from researchers at the University of Sydney highlights the potential of inhalable cannabidiol (CBD) powder using methyl-β-cyclodextrin (mbCD) as a solubilizing agent …

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Hawaii Legislature Approves Major Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill, Sends It to Governor Josh Green

The Hawaii Legislature has given final approval to a comprehensive bill that would significantly expand access to medical marijuana while cracking down on unlicensed cannabis …

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