Anthony Martinelli

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: Cannabidiol (CBD) Shows Antiviral Effects Against SARS-CoV-2

A recent study published in the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine has revealed that cannabidiol (CBD) may have antiviral properties against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, …

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New Jersey Lawmakers File Resolution Urging U.S. Congress to Deschedule Marijuana

New Jersey Assemblymember Michael Venezia (D) has introduced Assembly Resolution 153, which urges the U.S. Congress to deschedule marijuana, removing it as a controlled substance …

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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Gets New Acting Chair

Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg appointed Bruce Stebbins as acting chair of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) on Thursday, following the dismissal of former chair Shannon …

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FDA Asserts Authority to Remove Cannabis Products From the Market

An official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the agency has the power to remove cannabis-infused foods and beverages from the market. During …

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Pennsylvania: Bipartisan Legislation to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Introduced With 17 Sponsors

Today, Pennsylvania State Representatives Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), along with 15 cosponsors, introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan marijuana legalization bill in the House …

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Study: Psilocybin May Ease Emotional Suffering for Terminal Brain Cancer Patients

A new case report published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine reveals the potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) to provide relief for patients with terminal …

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Lawsuit Filed to Block Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiatives From November Ballot

A lawsuit has been filed in Lancaster County challenging two medical marijuana petitions set to appear on the November 5 ballot in Nebraska. The suit, …

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South Dakota “Yes on 29” Campaign Holds Press Conference to Promote Marijuana Legalization Initiative

As the November 5 election day draws near, the Yes on 29 campaign held a press conference today to rally support for their initiative, which …

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Colorado Garners $23 Million in Marijuana Taxes and Fees in August, $2.8 Billion Since 2014

Legal marijuana sales in Colorado garnered the state over $23 million in tax revenue in August alone. Data compiled and released by the Colorado Department …

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Research Shows U.S. Cannabis Prices Could Plummet Under National Legalization

Federal cannabis legalization could significantly reduce prices in high-cost U.S. markets, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. The …

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