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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The Top Marijuana Strains in the United States as of December 2024

With an ever-growing number of marijuana strains available, these ten have captured the attention of consumers across the U.S., dominating menus and online discussions. This …

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Judge Rules Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiatives Legally Sufficient, Will Go Into Effect December 12

A Lancaster County District Court judge has upheld the validity of petitions circulated by Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to …

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Colorado Marijuana Sales Top $110 Million in September, Bringing Year-to-Date Total to Above $1 Billion

Colorado’s legal marijuana market has generated over $1 billion in revenue so far in 2024. There was $112,429,698 worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products …

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Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Surpass $7 Billion as Prices Hit Record Low

Despite prices reaching an all-time low, there was an uptick in marijuana sales from September to October, with all-time sales passing the $7 billion mark. …

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Arapahoe County, Colorado Commission Unanimously Approves Psilocybin Business Regulations

Arapahoe County commissioners have unanimously approved a comprehensive set of regulations governing psilocybin businesses as Colorado prepares to begin licensing these operations in January 2025. …

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Marijuana Use Associated with Large Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions Among Chronic Pain Patients in Utah, Finds Study

According to the results of a newly published study conducted in Utah, cannabis has the potential to to serve as an alternative to opioids for …

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Study: Fluorinated Cannabinoids Show Promising Therapeutic Potential

A new study published in the journal Pharmacological Reports highlights the therapeutic potential of four newly developed fluorinated cannabinoids. Conducted by researchers from Oklahoma State …

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Idaho Secretary of State Approves 2026 Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative for Signature Collection

Idaho has advanced a proposed measure to decriminalize marijuana by approving its title and summary, clearing the way for signature collection. The measure, proposed by …

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Study: CBD May Protect Against Chemotherapy-Induced Liver Damage

Researchers from Suleyman Demirel University and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may alleviate liver damage caused by methotrexate (MTX), …

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Study: Medical Marijuana Legalization Shows No Impact on Driving Attitudes in Kentucky and Tennessee

Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University have published a new study examining the effects of medical marijuana legalization on attitudes and …

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Trump’s Second Term: What It Could Mean for Marijuana Law Reform

The 2024 election resulted in a decisive victory for former President Donald Trump, who has a mixed but clearly evolving history when it comes to …

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Ohio: Almost $300 Million in Marijuana Sales Since Launch of Recreational Market on August 7, Over 3.4 Million Transactions

Since the launch of recreational marijuana sales on August 7, Ohio has recorded $283,230,130 in combined sales across both medical and recreational markets, according to …

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