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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New York Bill to Legalize Medical Psilocybin Filed Today, Companion Measure Already Filed in Senate
A bill to legalize the medical use of psilocybin in New York was introduced today by Assemblymember Patrick Burke (D) and referred to the Assembly …
New Mexico Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Medical Psilocybin Program
Legislation to create a program for the medicinal use of psilocybin was introduced today in the New Mexico Senate. Senate Bill 219, the Medical Psilocybin …
Study: Opening Recreational Marijuana Stores Has No Impact on Emergency Room Visits
A study being published soon by the International Journal of Drug Policy, published online ahead of print by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, analyzes …
North Carolina’s Only Legal Marijuana Store, Located on Tribal Land, Open Nearly 150 Days to Everyone 21+
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina—the only legal marijuana retailer in the state—has been open for nearly 150 days, generating millions in …
Heavy Drinking Alters Brain Function—But Adding Cannabis May Not Make a Difference
A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that co-using alcohol and cannabis does not produce additional changes in brain connectivity compared to heavy …
Scotts Miracle-Gro to Separate Cannabis Arm Into Independent Company
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. is preparing to separate its cannabis-focused subsidiary, Hawthorne Gardening Co., into a fully independent company—a decision executives believe will enhance its financial …
Smart & Safe Florida Begins Mailing Petitions to Put Marijuana Legalization on November 2026 Ballot, Petition Also Available Online
Smart & Safe Florida has begun mailing thousands of petitions to households statewide in its renewed push to legalize recreational marijuana. The petition can also …
Clinical Trial Finds High-Fat Meals Increase Bioavailability and Alter Absorption of CBD-Rich Cannabis Extract
A study published yesterday by the journal Scientific Reports found that consuming a high-fat meal significantly enhances the bioavailability and alters the absorption pattern of …
Mississippi House Overwhelmingly Approves Bill Allowing Limited Telemedicine for Medical Marijuana Evaluations
The Mississippi House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a measure that would allow certain patients to receive medical marijuana recommendations through telemedicine. House Bill 611, …
New Connecticut Bill Would Guarantee Minimum Wage for Cannabis Industry Workers
A new bill introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives would ensure that employees at cannabis establishments receive at least the state’s minimum fair wage. …
Michigan Led Per Capita Marijuana Sales in 2024, Followed by Montana and New Mexico
In 2024, legal marijuana sales totaled $23 billion across the 21 states with operating recreational markets. Michigan led in per capita sales. Using data from …
Virginia House of Delegates Approves Bill to Allow Modified Sentences for Marijuana Offenses
The Virginia House of Delegates has approved House Bill 2555, a bipartisan measure that would allow sentence modifications for individuals convicted of certain marijuana-related felonies …
