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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Maryland’s Legal Marijuana Sales Pass Half a Billion Dollars in First Half of Year
Maryland’s legal marijuana market has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing half a billion dollars in sales within the first half of the year. According to …
3 States Will Vote to Legalize Recreational Marijuana this November
Voters in three states will have the opportunity this November to legalize recreational marijuana. In Florida, voters will consider Amendment 3, the first of the …
Illinois: $166 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in June, $1 Billion So Far in 2024
In June, Illinois saw $166 million in legal marijuana and marijuana products sold, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This figure …
California Marijuana Sales Top $2 Billion in First Half of 2024
In California, licensed marijuana sales have exceeded $2 billion for the first half of 2024, driven by strong sales figures in June. The latest data …
Nebraska: Enough Signatures Submitted to Put Medical Marijuana Legalization to November Vote
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana (NMM) have submitted well more than enough signatures to put their medical marijuana legalization initiative to a vote this November. Today, …
Connecticut Law Limiting THC Beverages to Licensed Liquor and Cannabis Stores Takes Effect
Sales of THC-infused beverages in Connecticut are now restricted to state-licensed liquor stores and cannabis retailers. The new law is due to the enactment of …
Massachusetts Initiative Campaign to Legalize Psychedelics Submits Enough Signatures to Appear on November Ballot
An initiative to legalize certain psychedelics is set to be voted on this November. In January, Massachusetts for Mental Health Options (MMHO) submitted over 96,000 …
Michigan: $275 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in June, Total Sales Surpass $10 Billion
Legal marijuana sales surpassed $270 million in June in Michigan, with all-time sales now above $10 billion. According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, recreational …
North Carolina Marijuana Megastore to Open for Recreational Sales on July 4
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) marijuana megastore will open for recreational marijuana sales tomorrow, July 4. Located in a former bingo hall that …
Federal Legislation to Establish Marijuana Banking Protections Sponsored by Lawmakers From 41 States
Federal legislation in the US House of Representatives and Senate is now sponsored by lawmakers from 41 different states. In the House, the SAFE (Secure …












