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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New Jersey Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $101.2 Million in July, 2026 Total Tops $650 Million

Legal marijuana sales in New Jersey reached $101.22 million in July, bringing the state’s total for the first seven months of 2026 to approximately $660 …

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The Top-Selling Cannabis Strain in All 23 States With Recreational Marijuana Markets as of August 2026

Cannabis preferences continue to vary substantially across the country, with established classics such as Blue Dream and Sour Diesel competing against newer favorites including Mule …

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Wisconsin Police Used Flock Cameras to Track Man’s Trips to Michigan Where Marijuana Is Legal Before Searching His Car for Marijuana

Wisconsin law enforcement used Flock license plate cameras to monitor a man’s vehicle as it traveled into Michigan, where adult-use marijuana is legal, and back …

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Clinical Trial: THC Medication Significantly Reduces PTSD-Related Nightmares

A medication containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) significantly reduced the frequency and intensity of nightmares among patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a randomized clinical …

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Sound-Based Cultivation Protocol Nearly Doubled Marijuana Flower Yield in New Study

Marijuana plants exposed to a bioacoustic protocol produced nearly twice as much usable dry flower as untreated plants in a new cultivation study. The study, conducted …

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Study: Cannabis Extract Reduced UVB-Induced Oxidative Stress in Melanoma Cell Model

A cannabis extract rich in neutral cannabinoids significantly reduced ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced oxidative stress and partially restored a key regulator of pigment-producing cells, according to …

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Verano Reports $218 Million in Second-Quarter Revenue, Net Loss Narrows to $13 Million

Verano Holdings Corp. reported $217.9 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, marking its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth. Revenue increased 5% …

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Study: California Adult Marijuana Use Remained Largely Stable After Retail Sales Began, While Edible Use Rose

Adult marijuana use in California remained largely stable during the seven years following the launch of licensed recreational sales, although consumption shifted away from smoking …

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High Tide Closes C$40 Million Credit Facilities With Bank of Montreal

High Tide Inc. has closed C$40 million in senior secured credit facilities with Bank of Montreal (BMO), giving the cannabis retailer additional funding for working …

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Study: CBD Triggered Cell Death and Disrupted Growth in Fibrosarcoma Cells

Cannabidiol (CBD) triggered programmed cell death and disrupted cell-cycle progression in human fibrosarcoma cells, according to a study published online by the Journal of Cannabis …

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