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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Legislation in U.S. Congress to Decriminalize Marijuana Gains 111 Sponsors, with President Biden Supporting Decriminalization

In the U.S. Congress, bicameral legislation to decriminalize marijuana now has 111 sponsors. Although President Biden has not given a position on these measures, his …

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Study Finds CBD Significantly Reduces Pain in Veterans

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of North Dakota and the Veteran Health Administration has revealed promising results regarding the use of …

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US House Committee Passes Bill to Block Marijuana Rescheduling

A key committee in the US House of Representatives has given approval to a spending bill that includes a provision to prevent the rescheduling of …

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DEA Official Reaffirms Marijuana on Track to be Moved to Schedule III by October

According to an official with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the agency’s proposal to reschedule marijuana is still on track to be finalized by October, …

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DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Proposal: 13 Days Left for Public Comment, 28,000 Responses So Far

There are now just 13 days left in the 60-day public comment period for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to reschedule marijuana. On May …

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Federal Legislation to Decriminalize and Deschedule Marijuana and Allow Expungements Gains 93rd Sponsor

In the United States House of Representatives, legislation that would fully deschedule marijuana and allow expungement of marijuana convictions has gained its 93rd sponsor. Yesterday, …

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7/10: National Dab Day Explained

National Dab Day, celebrated annually on July 10, is a date with growing significance in the cannabis community, particularly among those who prefer concentrates. Also …

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Oregon Union Submits Signatures for Initiative Requiring Marijuana Businesses to Enter Labor Peace Agreements

UFCW Local 555 has delivered over 163,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State for verification of Petition 35, about 46,000 more than required to …

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North Dakota: Marijuana Initiative Signatures Submitted, Nearly 50% More Than Required for November Ballot

New Economic Frontier, a political committee promoting an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, has submitted nearly 50% more signatures than required to place the proposal …

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Ohio Issues 188 Recreational Marijuana Licenses, Sales to Start Any Day Now

The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued 188 provisional dual-use licenses for medical marijuana companies seeking to serve the recreational marijuana market. On …

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