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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For the First Time in US History, Both Nominees on a Major Party Presidential Ticket Support Marijuana Legalization
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential candidate, marking the first time in …
Missouri Recalls Thousands of Marijuana Products
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation announced a recall Tuesday for thousands of marijuana products sold to dispensaries by NGWMO, LLC, a cultivation facility based …
Report: Handheld Marijuana Vaporizer Market Worth $5.4 Billion, to Grow to $18 Billion by 2033
The global handheld marijuana vaporizer market was valued at $5.4 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $18.1 billion by 2033, growing at a …
Rhode Island: More Recreational Marijuana Sold in July than Any Previous Month
July broke the monthly record for recreational marijuana sales in Rhode Island. According to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, there was $8.04 million …
US Senate Committee Approves Bill to Continue Blocking Washington D.C. Marijuana Sales
A key Senate committee has passed legislation that would continue to prohibit Washington D.C. from allowing recreational marijuana sales. The Senate Appropriations Committee recently voted …
Bipartisan Coalition of 80 US Lawmakers Send Letters to FDA and President Biden Urging Approval of MDMA-Assisted Therapy
A bipartisan coalition of 19 U.S. Senators and 61 Members of the House of Representatives have sent letters to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
New Hampshire Governor Approves Medical Marijuana for All Conditions
Legislation allowing medical marijuana for any condition a physician deems necessary has been signed into law by New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. House Bill 1278, …
These 5 States Will Vote on Marijuana Initiatives in Just 3 Months
With the November 5 election just three months away, voters in five states—North Dakota, South Dakota, Florida, Arkansas, and Nebraska—are gearing up to consider various …
Missouri’s July Recreational Marijuana Sales Hit $123 Million, Cumulative Sales Pass $2.6 Billion
In July, Missouri recorded $123 million in recreational marijuana sales, nearly identical to the sales in July 2023. This brings the state’s total marijuana sales …
US House: Federal Marijuana Banking Bill Gains 129th Sponsor
The SAFE Banking Act in the US House of Representatives now has 129 sponsors. Yesterday, Congressmember Dwight Evans (D-PA) joined as a cosponsor to the …













