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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Medical Marijuana Now Covered as Employee Benefit in Three New Jersey Municipalities
In a groundbreaking move for public workers, three New Jersey municipalities are introducing medical marijuana coverage as a healthcare benefit. Employees in the city of …
Minnesota’s Cannabis License Lottery to Grant 200 Preapprovals Next Week, Out of Over 600 Applicants
Hundreds of applicants seeking cannabis business licenses in Minnesota will learn their fate on Tuesday as the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) conducts a …
Marijuana and THC Improve Working Memory in Aging, Finds Animal Study
With marijuana use surging among older adults, researchers are uncovering how it may influence age-related cognitive decline. A new study, published by the National Library …
Here’s the Most Popular Marijuana Strains in Ohio Right Now
As Ohio’s legal cannabis market continues to evolve, certain strains have emerged as favorites among consumers. Ohio began licensed recreational marijuana sales on August 7. …
Sacramento, California Approves Pilot Program for Social Cannabis Consumption
The Sacramento City Council has approved an ordinance establishing a pilot program to permit social cannabis consumption at designated locations. The program will allow permitted …
Study: Medical Marijuana Associated with Sustained Pain Relief and Improved Sleep in Chronic Pain Patients
A recent study featured in the journal Pain Practice reveals that individuals living with chronic pain experience significant and sustained relief in pain severity and …
Kentucky to Launch Medical Marijuana Program December 1: Over 150 Doctors Ready
Starting December 1, qualified patients in Kentucky will be able to obtain doctor recommendations to access medical marijuana, according to Governor Andy Beshear. This marks …
Georgia Senate Study Committee Recommends $5 Million for Psychedelic Research to Aid Veterans
The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Veterans’ Mental Health and Housing has urged state officials to allocate $5 million for research into the use of …
Oakland City Council Votes Unanimously to Exempt Marijuana from Residential Smoking Ban
The Oakland City Council has unanimously voted to exempt cannabis from a proposed ordinance that would prohibit smoking in multi-unit residential buildings. The ordinance was …
Study: Marijuana-Based Medicines Show Promise for Treating Peripheral Neuropathy
According to a new study, marijuana-based medicines show promise in treating peripheral neuropathy, a chronic and debilitating condition often resistant to traditional nonsurgical treatments. The …
Texas Attorney General Sues Dallas Over Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the City of Dallas and local officials for adopting a city charter amendment that would “illegally decriminalize marijuana-related offenses …
Survey Finds Over 80% of Parkinson’s Disease Patients in France Support Cannabis and CBD Use
A study published in Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders has found that the vast majority of those in France with Parkinson’s disease support medical marijuana …
