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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North Carolina Poll Finds 70% of Voters Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana
A new WRAL News poll reveals that 70% of North Carolina voters support the legalization of medical marijuana. The survey, conducted with 771 registered voters, …
NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Headlining Cannabis Business Panel at MJBizCon 2024 in Las Vegas
NBA legend and marijuana entrepreneur Carmelo Anthony will be a headline speaker at MJBizCon, the world’s largest cannabis business conference and trade show, this December …
U.S. Congress: Federal Marijuana Banking Legislation Garners 167 Bipartisan Sponsors
The number of U.S. senators and representatives sponsoring federal legislation to allow marijuana banking has grown to 167. Earlier this month Congressmember Betty McCollum (D-MN) …
Study: Legalizing Psilocybin Therapy Could Benefit Up to 5.6 Million People With Depression
The results of a new study suggests that more than 5 million Americans undergoing treatment for depression could benefit from psilocybin therapy, the active ingredient …
Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Raises Over $90 Million, More Than Triple Any Previous U.S. Effort
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida has raised over $90 million. According to the Florida Division of Elections, the nonprofit political committee Smart …
US Census: Legal Marijuana States Have Collected Nearly $9 Billion in Tax Revenue Since Q3 2021
According to new data released by the United States Census, there was nearly $9 billion in taxes garnered between 2021 and Q2 2024, with the …
Former President Nixon Privately Said Marijuana is “Not Particularly Dangerous”, Called Long Sentences “Ridiculous”
In March 1973, President Richard Nixon privately admitted that marijuana wasn’t “particularly dangerous,” despite having launched the War on Drugs (primarily a war on marijuana) …
Rhode Island: August is a Record-Breaking Month for Legal Marijuana Sales
August marijuana sales in Rhode Island broke the previously monthly record. In Rhode Island, there was $8.23 million worth of recreational marijuana sold in August, …
Pakistan National Assembly Passes Bill to Regulate Marijuana for Industrial and Medicinal Use.
The Pakistan National Assembly has passed legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, and sale of marijuana and its derivatives for industrial and medical …
Clinical Trial Finds Topical Hemp Seed Oil Comparable to Diclofenac Gel for Treating Osteoarthritis
According to a new study published in the journal Pain Management Nursing, hemp seed oil may help alleviate the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), …
