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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SAFE Banking Act Gains 131st Sponsor in US House
The SAFE Banking Act now has 131 sponsors in the US House of Representatives. On October 1, Congressmember Amu Bera (D-CA) became the latest lawmaker …
Illinois Marijuana Sales Surpass $165 Million in September, Bringing Year-to-Date Total Above $1.5 Billion
Illinois’ legal marijuana market remained steady in September, with licensed retail outlets and dispensaries selling $167.9 million worth of product, according to data from the …
Ohio: Nearly $140 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Past Seven Weeks
Sales in Ohio’s recreational marijuana market have reached nearly $90 million, just seven weeks after its launch. Recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio on August …
Maryland: $97 Million in Marijuana Sold Legally in September, $850 Million So Far in 2024
Maryland marijuana stores sold roughly $97 million worth of product in September. According to data released by the research firm Headset, there was $97.4 million …
Poll: Plurality of Voters in North Dakota Support Measure 5 to Legalize Marijuana
According to new polling, a plurality of North Dakota voters support Measure 5 to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older, though support falls …
California: $334 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in September, Over $3.1 Billion So Far in 2024
California marijuana sales saw a slight dip in September compared to August and July, but remained steady with over $330 million in total sales. Licensed …
Federal Government Seeks Contractors to Roll Hundred of Thousands of Marijuana Joints
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has issued a new request for proposals seeking contractors capable of producing hundreds of thousands of marijuana joints. …
Germany Grants 14 More Licenses for Marijuana Social Clubs
German officials have granted licenses to 14 additional marijuana social clubs across four states. Germany’s cannabis cultivation social clubs saw continued growth in both applications …
Missouri Allocates $5 Million to Research if Psilocybin Can Treat Drug Addiction
Missouri officials are preparing to award $5 million in grant funding to explore whether psilocybin could be an effective treatment for opioid use disorders and …
Nearly $10 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Rhode Island in September, $88 Million Year-to-Date
In Rhode Island, marijuana sales nearly reached $10 million for the third straight month. According to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, legal marijuana …
