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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South Dakota Committee Approves Increasing Medical Marijuana License Fees by $4,000

South Dakota’s Legislative Rules Review Committee has approved a significant increase in the annual fee for medical marijuana business licenses. By a vote of 4 …

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Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Releases New Hampshire Voter Guide Ahead of Primary Election

The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has released their 2024 New Hampshire Cannabis Policy Voter Guide to help inform voters where candidates, as well as incumbent …

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Second GOP Senator Backs Federally Taxing Marijuana

A second Republican member of the US Senate has endorsed taxing marijuana at the federal level. In an interview with AskAPol, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) …

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Morocco Pardons 5,000 Marijuana Cultivation Charges

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has issued a pardon approximately 5,000 individuals previously convicted or wanted for illegal growing marijuana, a move aimed at encouraging lawful …

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Study: CBD Boosts Effectiveness of Chemotherapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment

A new study conducted by researchers at Suleyman Demirel University in Türkiye has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from cannabis, may significantly enhance …

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Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $22 Million in First 11 Days

Ohio’s recreational marijuana market continues to surge, with sales reaching $22.5 million in the first 11 days of legalization, according to the state’s Division of …

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California Senate Approves Bill Allowing Direct Marijuana Sales at Farmers Markets

Yesterday, Assembly Bill 1111 passed its second reading in the full Senate and was ordered to a third and final reading. The bill, introduced by …

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Charleston, West Virginia City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance 20 to 5

The Charleston City Council has approved an ordinance to modify the city’s municipal code to reduce penalties associated with the possession of small amounts of …

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California Marijuana Stores Generated $6 Billion in Taxes From $27 Billion in Sales Between January 2018 and July 2024

Since the opening of the first recreational marijuana store in January 2018, California has collected an impressive $6 billion in tax revenue. According to data …

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Study of Over 700,000 Adults Finds Marijuana Use Linked to Lower BMI

A new study reveals a link between marijuana use and lower obesity rates among U.S. adults. The study, published in the peer reviewed journal Cannabis and …

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