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 York Issues Over 100 Marijuana Business Licenses, Total Now Exceeds 700

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) “took substantial steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework during this …

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Report: Legal Marijuana Market Valued at $47 Billion, Expected to Grow to $194 Billion by 2034

The global legal marijuana market is set to experience substantial growth over the next decade, according to a recent report by Prophecy Market Insights. Currently …

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Initiative to Legalize Psychedelics Officially Placed on November Ballot in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, an initiative to legalize certain psychedelics has been officially placed on the November 2024 presidential election ballot. Today, Massachusetts Secretary of State William …

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California State Fair, July 12-28, Will Feature Onsite Marijuana Sales, 30,000 Square Feet Consumption Lounge

The California State Fair begins Friday, July 12, and runs until July 28. This year, for the first time, the fair will include onsite marijuana …

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Connecticut: $24 Million Worth of Legal Marijuana Sold in June, $150 Million in First Half of 2024

In Connecticut, around $24 million worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products were sold in June, continuing strong sales trends. According to data released by …

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Study: Psilocybin May Help Treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A recent study has shown promising results for the use of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly prevalent …

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Marijuana Shows Promise in Treating Tourette Syndrome, Study Finds

According to a recently published study, marijuana-based treatments could be beneficial for managing symptoms of Tourette syndrome. The study, titled Efficacy of Cannabis-Based Medicine in …

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US House: Republican-Led Committee Directs Biden Administration to Explain Marijuana Rescheduling Decision

The House Appropriations Committee has released a report directing the Department of Health and Human Services to explain their decision to recommend marijuana be moved …

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Study: Legalizing Marijuana “Results in a Substantial Decrease in Rates of Intimate Partner Violence”

A recent study from Georgetown University has found that the legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with a significant decrease in intimate partner violence (IPV). …

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Washington Initiative to Legalize Psychedelics Receives Approval for Signature Gathering

Washington State is advancing a new measure that seeks to legalize the personal use of several psychedelic substances, including psilocybin, psilocin, mescaline, and DMT. Spearheaded …

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