Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].

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New Mexico Bill Would Require Cannabis Businesses With 10+ Employees to Sign Labor Peace Agreements

Legislation in New Mexico to mandate labor peace agreements for cannabis businesses with ten or more employees was filed today in the state’s House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Representatives Andrea Romero (D), Javier Martínez (D), and Christine Chandler (D), House Bill 331 would require cannabis businesses in New Mexico with ten or more employees …

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On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act Filed in Illinois Legislature

State Representative Justin Slaughter has introduced House Bill 3513, the On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act, in the Illinois Legislature. The bill, filed today, would allow counties and municipalities to issue licenses for temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues where marijuana consumption is permitted. Under the proposed legislation, licensed events and venues could allow the consumption of …

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New Hampshire Legislation to Legalize Psilocybin Scheduled for Public Hearing on February 12

New Hampshire legislation to legalize psilocybin, which was initially scheduled for a public hearing February 6, is now scheduled for a hearing on February 12. The hearing will take place in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee in Legislative Office Building 202-204, at 3:30pm. The hearing was initially set to take place on …

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New Florida Bill Would Expand Medical Marijuana Program

Florida State Senator Joe Gruters (R) introduced Senate Bill 552 today, proposing significant amendments to the state’s medical marijuana laws. The bill would expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use, allowing patients with conditions similar to those already recognized to qualify, even if their specific diagnosis is not on the official list …

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Maine’s Legal Marijuana Market Generated $19 Million in Sales in January as Prices Reach New Low

Maine’s legal marijuana market started 2025 with over $19 million in sales, following a record-setting 2024 that saw more than $240 million worth of marijuana sold statewide. In January 2025, licensed marijuana retailers in Maine recorded $19,131,915 in total sales across 368,788 transactions, according to data from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy. Of that …

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Montana Marijuana Sales Top $25 Million in January, All-Time Sales Near $1 Billion

In January 2025, Montana’s legal marijuana market remained steady with over $25 million in sales, marking the 23rd consecutive month at or above that threshold. There was $25,914,159 in marijuana sold legally in January in Montana, according to the state’s Department of Revenue. Recreational marijuana sales account for 86% of this total ($22,492,117), with medical …

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Montana Resolution Endorsing Federal Marijuana Banking Act Approved Through Third and Final Reading in Senate

Yesterday, Montana’s Senate passed a resolution urging the federal government to enact the SAFER Banking Act into law through its second reading. Today, it was approved through its third and final reading, officially sending it to the House of Representatives. The Senate approved Senate Joint Resolution 5 today through its third and final reading, a …

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The Top-Selling Cannabis Strain in Every Legal Marijuana State

Among the 21 states with operating recreational marijuana markets, hundreds of strains are available, but a few stand out in popularity. Although 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, three states do not have licensed marijuana store currently open: Delaware and Minnesota are expected to launch their markets later this year, and Virginia is the only …

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Study: CBD Reduces Lung Damage in Blunt Chest Trauma

A study published in the European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help mitigate lung damage caused by pulmonary contusions resulting from blunt chest trauma. Researchers conducted the study using an animal model, with rats divided into four groups: A control group, a trauma group, a group with trauma that …

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New York Bill Filed to Eliminate Medical Marijuana Excise Tax and Trust Fund

Legislation to eliminate New York’s medical marijuana excise tax was filed today in the state’s Assembly. New York Assembly Bill 4764 was introduced today by Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes, along with cosponsors Donna Lupardo, Andrew Hevesi, Karines Reyes, and Jo Anne Simon. The legislation has been referred to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee for consideration. …

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