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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Minnesota Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $136 Million in First Half of 2026, Including $26 Million in June
Minnesota’s legal cannabis market generated approximately $26 million in combined adult-use and medical sales in June, bringing sales during the first half of 2026 to …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/4/2026
Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for August 4, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald …
North Carolina Governor Calls for Regulated Adult THC Market as House Considers Hemp Bill
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is urging lawmakers to create a regulated adult THC market rather than approve legislation that would prohibit most intoxicating hemp …
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Launches Six New Online Cannabis Career Certificate Programs
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has launched six new online cannabis career certificate programs designed to prepare students for employment across multiple sectors …
Study: Cannabis Oral Spray and Cannabis Tea Improved Spasticity, Spasms and Pain in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Both a cannabis-based oral spray and a cannabis decoction (tea) significantly improved spasticity, muscle spasms and pain in people with multiple sclerosis, according to a …
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to permanently lead the Department of Justice, sending it to …
35 State Attorneys General Urges Congress to Reject Delay of Federal Hemp Restrictions
Attorney General Todd Rokita today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 35 state attorneys general directing lawmakers in Congress to reject efforts to delay implementation of …
New Mexico Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Set Monthly Record in July, Total 2026 Sales Reach $335 Million
Licensed marijuana retailers in New Mexico sold nearly $50 million worth of products in July, bringing the state’s combined medical and adult-use sales total for …
Study: Cannabis Flower Extracts Inhibited Multiple Alzheimer’s-Related Enzymes and Protected Cells From Damage
Cannabis flower extracts inhibited several enzymes associated with Alzheimer’s disease while protecting neuron-like cells from oxidative and amyloid-related damage, according to a study published in …
Researchers Develop Microbial Process That Produces Spinnable Hemp Fiber in Seven Days
Researchers from Ege University in Türkiye say they’ve developed a controlled microbial process that extracts usable textile fiber from hemp in seven days, cutting the …
