Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com (a cannabis news site he founded in 2011 and sold in 2019), and 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 Officials Recall Dozens of Marijuana Products After Lab Reports Unreliable Test Results

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has taken action against a permitted testing laboratory, after finding that results reported by the lab were unreliable.

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CBD Drug Epidiolex Tops $1.1 Billion in 2025 Sales, Marking Major Milestone for Cannabis-Derived Medicine

Jazz Pharmaceuticals has announced that Epidiolex, a prescription drug containing cannabis-derived cannabidiol (CBD), brought in $1.1 billion in product sales last year, a 9% increase compared to 2024. The drug now accounts for roughly 25% of the company’s total revenue, underscoring its role as a central driver of growth.

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Virginia Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Update Medical Marijuana Labels and Authorize Home Delivery

Legislation to revise Virginia’s medical marijuana labeling standards and explicitly allow home delivery received unanimous approval today by the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee. The proposal has already passed the full House.

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Louisiana Bill Would Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities

Legislation introduced in the Louisiana Senate would require licensed healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while receiving care.

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DEA Finalizes Schedule I Placement of Five Designer Benzodiazepines

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a final rule permanently placing clonazolam, diclazepam, etizolam, flualprazolam and flubromazolam into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, solidifying federal restrictions on the five substances.

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Connecticut Bill to Require Full Minimum Wage for Marijuana Workers Scheduled for March 3 Public Hearing

A Connecticut bill that would require marijuana industry employees to receive the full state minimum wage, without counting tips toward their base pay, is set to receive a public hearing on March 3 in the House Labor and Public Employees Committee.

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Study: THC and CBD Combination Reduces Pain, Improves Jaw Function in Patients With Chronic TMD

New research published in Clinics (Sao Paulo) found that a combination of THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved jaw function in adults suffering from chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition that often leads to persistent orofacial pain and limited movement.

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Study: CBG-Dominant Cannabis Extract Reduces Fat Cell Formation and Boosts Fat Burning

A study published this month in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that a cannabigerol (CBG)-dominant cannabis extract may help reduce processes linked to obesity by limiting fat cell development while increasing fat breakdown.

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Alberta to Eliminate Early Payment Fee for Cannabis Producers Starting April 1

Alberta’s government has announced it will eliminate the early payment fee charged to cannabis producers, with the change taking effect April 1, 2026.

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Pennsylvania Poll: Strong Majority of Registered Voters Support Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

A new Quinnipiac University poll finds that a clear majority of Pennsylvania voters support legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, adding fresh data to the ongoing debate over whether the state should move forward with reform.

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