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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Volkswagen to Use Hemp As Sustainable Leather

According to a recent press release, Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt in order to research and …

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Trump Says Medical Marijuana is “Absolutely Amazing”, Says Florida’s Legalization Initiative Will Be “Very Good”

In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump praised medical marijuana as “absolutely amazing” for patients and expressed optimism about Florida’s upcoming recreational cannabis initiative, …

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NORML Releases “Smoke the Vote” Voting Guide Covering All 50 States

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has released a “Voting guide to legalize marijuana in your state” for the November 2024 …

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Oklahoma Has the Highest Percentage of Medical Marijuana Patients in the Nation, Followed by Maine and Pennsylvania

By a considerably margin, Oklahoma has the highest percentage of medical marijuana patients in the nation, according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald, using …

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Oregon: $84 Million in Marijuana Sold in August, Most Since May 2022

In Oregon, there was around $84 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold legally in August, bringing all-time sales to nearly $7 billion. According …

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Colorado: Legal Psilocybin Centers to Open By Summer 2025

Colorado’s Department of Revenue has officially set the stage for psychedelic-assisted therapy, finalizing regulations that will allow providers to offer this innovative form of mental …

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American Cancer Society Urges California Governor to Veto Bill to Legalize Marijuana Cafés

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto legislation that would legalize marijuana cafés, despite a lack of scientific …

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Both Major Party Candidates for President Support Legalizing Marijuana: Why That’s So Unprecedented

In a historic shift for U.S. politics, both major party candidates in the upcoming presidential election have expressed support for legalizing marijuana. This marks the …

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Florida Campaign to Legalize Marijuana Has Raised Over $80 Million, Far More Than Any Other Marijuana Initiative in U.S. History

A campaign to legalize marijuana in Florida has raised over $80 million, according to the state’s Division of Elections. Smart & Safe Florida, the political …

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Kentucky Medical Marijuana Applications Surpass 2,600, Including Over 2,200 Dispensary Licenses

There was a rush of medical marijuana applications submitted prior to the August 31 deadline, reports the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis (KOMC). According to …

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