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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Washington DC Mayor Signs Medical Marijuana Clarification Act Into Law
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed the Medical Cannabis Clarification Amendment Act (Council Bill 25-581) into law. The bill, approved by the full council earlier …
Marijuana Compounds Show Promise in Fighting Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
A new study highlights the potential of cannabis-derived compounds as effective agents against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections. The study is being published in the upcoming …
Study: Psilocybin Shows Promise as Treatment for OCD and Tourette’s Syndrome
A study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, led by Professor Bernard Lerer from the Department of Psychiatry at the Hadassah—Hebrew University Medical Center shows promising results for …
Costa Rica Awards 57 New Hemp Licenses, Expands Medical Marijuana Production
Costa Rica has officially concluded the licensing process for businesses in the hemp industry, finalizing 57 licenses for hemp cultivation and production. The Ministry of …
The Top Marijuana Strains for the Holidays (2024 Edition)
As the holiday season approaches, cannabis consumers often seek strains that capture the spirit of the season. From Christmas-inspired names to flavors reminiscent of holiday …
Arizona to Launch Statewide Marijuana Delivery for Recreational Consumers Starting November 1
The Arizona Dispensaries Association (ADA) today announced an historic milestone for the state’s marijuana industry: Starting November 1, 2024, marijuana deliveries will be available to …
Kentucky Awards 26 Medical Marijuana Business Licenses for Cultivators and Processors
The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis has announced 26 winners of medical marijuana cultivation and processing licenses in a lottery managed by the Kentucky Lottery …
Industrial Hemp Market Valued Over $7 Billion, Projected to Reach $25 Billion by 2032
The Industrial Hemp market grew in value from $6.03 billion in 2023 to $7.07 billion in 2024, according to a new report. The report anticipates …
Missouri to Launch Marijuana Testing Lab Amid Rising Safety Concerns
Missouri is setting up a state-run marijuana testing laboratory to enhance regulatory oversight of the cannabis industry, using funds sourced from state marijuana taxes. This …
Poll: 69% of Americans Support Rescheduling Marijuana, More Trust Democrats Over GOP on Marijuana Policy
A new YouGov poll shows that a strong majority of American voters support rescheduling marijuana, and more trust the Democratic presidential nominee to address cannabis …
Here’s the Most Popular Marijuana Strains in New York Right Now
As New York’s legal marijuana market matures, certain strains have become clear favorites among consumers. Based on data from the New York Office of Cannabis …
Study: CBD and THC Show Anti-Metastatic Potential in Breast Cancer Cells
Researchers from Lebanese American University and Germany’s University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover have published findings in the journal Scientific Reports indicating that cannabinoids derived from …
















