Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also 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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Lawful Hemp Protection Act Gains Two New Bipartisan Cosponsors in U.S. House
The bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act has gained two new cosponsors in the U.S. House, bringing the total number of lawmakers backing the proposal to …
California Marijuana Packaging and Advertising Bill Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor
California legislation establishing new restrictions on marijuana packaging, labeling and advertising has passed the full legislature and is headed to State Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly …
U.S. Congress: Bipartisan SAFE Banking Act Gains Two New House Cosponsors
The SAFE Banking Act has gained two new cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing the combined number of lawmakers sponsoring or cosponsoring the …
DEA Judge Orders Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Transcript Corrected, Updated Version Due August 26
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) chief administrative law judge has ordered a lengthy series of corrections to the official transcript from the federal marijuana rescheduling …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/20/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 20, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Illinois Regulators Propose Allowing Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation for Craft Growers and Cultivation Centers
Illinois regulators are proposing rules that would allow licensed marijuana cultivation centers and craft growers to grow plants outdoors, marking a significant change from the …
New York Names 10 Clinicians and Researchers to Second Medical Cannabis Advisory Council Cohort
New York regulators have selected 10 clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals for the second cohort of the state’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Council, with the group …
A Look at More Than 30 Cannabis and Cannabinoid Clinical Trials Published in 2026
Clinical trials published in 2026 have continued to examine the potential therapeutic effects of marijuana and individual cannabinoids across a wide range of conditions, including …
Missouri Receives Nearly 900 Applications for Final Marijuana Microbusiness Lottery Set for September 9
Missouri has received nearly 900 applications for its final round of marijuana microbusiness licenses, with 77 applicants set to be selected through a state lottery …
Aurora Cannabis Acquires Two UK Medical Marijuana Companies in £2.1 Million Deal
Aurora Cannabis has acquired two United Kingdom-based medical marijuana companies in a £2.1 million cash deal, giving the Canadian producer direct control over additional import, …
