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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The 10 Largest Marijuana Companies by Market Cap
Despite marijuana remaining illegal in most countries and in a majority of U.S. states, many marijuana companies have continued to thrive. Currently, only a few …
Report: Legalizing Marijuana in Pennsylvania Would Generate Over $2 Billion in Annual Sales, Over 30,000 New Jobs
According to a newly released analysis, if marijuana is legalized in Pennsylvania it will create over 30,000 new jobs, with the total market generating over …
Over $10 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sold in the United States in First Half of 2024
Legal marijuana states combined for over $10 billion in sales in the first half of the year, according to an analysis by The Marijuana Herald. …
Florida: Three Recent Polls Shows Support for Amendment 3 to Legalize Marijuana Above 60%
Voters in Florida are less than four months away from deciding the fate of Amendment 3, which aims to legalize recreational marijuana. Multiple polls indicate …
Clinical Trial Finds Marijuana May Decrease Diabetes Risk
Those who consume marijuana have “healthier inflammatory cytokine profile, better insulin sensitivity, and higher levels of physical activity than nonusers,” all of which can be …
These Four States are Set to Legalize Marijuana in 2025
In 2025, at least four states are poised to join the ranks of those that have legalized recreational marijuana. Three states — North Dakota, South …
Colorado: $101 Million Worth of Marijuana Sold in June, All-Time Sales Reach $16 Billion
In June, legal marijuana sales in Colorado topped $100 million, with all-time sales reaching an eye-opening $16 billion. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, …
Massachusetts: June Marijuana Sales Top $150 Million, Prices Drop to All-Time Lows, Active Strain Count Now 660
Massachusetts saw over $150 million in legal marijuana sales for the sixth straight months. According to data released by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), …
Study: THC Shows Promise in Alleviating Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
A recent study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics highlights the potential of the marijuana compound THC in managing pain associated with …
Psilocybin “Demonstrated Pronounced Pro-Social and Antidepressant Effects” in New Study
A newly published study investigated the mechanisms behind the efficacy of psilocybin in treating treatment-resistant depression. The study was published in the journal Psychopharmacology as …












