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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Marijuana Rescheduling Nears the Endgame, Public Comment Period Almost Over
The long-anticipated rescheduling of marijuana is approaching a crucial milestone and is close to being finalized. The legally required 60-day public comment period, a critical …
Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Being Considered This November
In less than four months, voters in five states will decide on marijuana initiatives. The November 5 election will be monumental for several reasons, including …
June Marijuana Sales Top $20 Million in Maine, $115 Million Year-to-Date
Marijuana sales in Maine topped $20 million for the second month in a row. Data released by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy shows that …
Vice President Kamala Harris: “Rescheduling Marijuana is Great. Legalization is Better”
In a recent interaction with a supporter, Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her stance on marijuana legalization. When asked by supporter Ashley R. (last name …
US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Sponsors SAFER Banking Act, Bringing Total Sponsors to 37
The US Senate’s SAFER Banking Act, which would allow marijuana banking, now has 37 sponsors. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) officially signed on as a cosponsor …
Federal Legislation to Allow Marijuana Banking Gains Three New Sponsors, Now Has 128
Legislation in the US House of Representatives that would allow nationwide marijuana banking now has 128 sponsors Congressmembers Ted Lieu (D-CA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and …
Montana Marijuana Sales Top $26 Million in June, All-Time Sales Surpass $750 Million Resulting in $127 Million in Taxes
In June, Montana’s marijuana sales were the highest since September 2023, with all-time sales now exceeding $775 million. According to data from the Montana Department …
North Carolina Tribe to Begin Marijuana Sales for Everyone 21+ Soon, Lawmakers Push Federal Stop Pot Act in Response
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will open its marijuana megastore to everyone 21+ either next month or in September, regardless of whether they …
US Congress: 25 GOP Lawmakers Condemn Marijuana Rescheduling in Letter to DOJ
Today, Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released a bicameral letter with 23 other Members of Congress “strongly opposing the Biden administration’s …
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana. Under current law, VA doctors …
