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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Study Finds Tobacco Use Associated With Higher Risk of Surgical Site Infection, But Not Marijuana
A newly published study has found that tobacco use is linked to a significantly higher risk of developing surgical site infections (SSIs) after orthopedic surgery, whereas …
In North Carolina, Tribal Marijuana Store Sees Thriving Sales and No Arrests After Nearly Three Weeks Open to Everyone 21+
Nearly three weeks after opening its doors to everyone 21 and older, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina, continues to see impressive …
Study: Psilocybin Experiences “Increase Mind Perception but Do Not Alter Atheist-Believer Status”, Johns Hopkins Study Shows
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have conducted a longitudinal study exploring how psilocybin experiences impact people’s beliefs about mind perception and their …
Maryland Collected Over $22 Million in Marijuana Taxes in Q2 2024, a 52% Increase from Q1.
According to data released by the Comptroller of Maryland, the state collected over $22.3 million in tax revenue from licensed marijuana sales between April and …
FBI Says Nearly One in Four Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana Possession
According to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Data Explorer, law enforcement made over 200,000 marijuana-related arrests in 2023, representing nearly …
Legal Marijuana States Recorded Nearly $2 Billion in Combined Sales for August
The legal marijuana industry continues to flourish just weeks before three states consider joining the list of legal marijuana states. Currently 24 states allow legal …
Oregon Continues to Offer the Lowest Legal Marijuana Prices in the U.S., and It’s Not Close
Oregon continues to have the cheapest legal marijuana prices in the United States, and it’s not particularly close. According to data recently released by the …
California: Three Significant Marijuana-Related Bills Await Decision by Governor Newsom, With September 30 Deadline
Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to decide on three significant marijuana-related bills that could reshape the state’s marijuana industry. If the governor does …
Poll: 49% of Marijuana Consumers Support Kamala Harris for President, 44% Support Trump
A new poll by The Marijuana Herald shows that while Kamala Harris leads among marijuana consumers for the presidency, no candidate has a majority of …
DEA Proposes Significantly Increasing Production of Psilocybin, Psilocyn and Ibogaine
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a substantial increase in the production quotas for psilocybin, psilocyn, and ibogaine for research purposes. The agency’s revised …













