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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Three Weeks Left for Public Comments on DEA’s Marijuana Proposal: 26,000 Comments Submitted

Only three weeks remain in the 60-day public comment period for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to reschedule marijuana. In the nearly six weeks …

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The 5 States With the Lowest Average Cost of Marijuana Concentrates

Among the 23 states that allow licensed recreational marijuana sales, most also permit the distribution of marijuana concentrates. In this article, we’ll examine the five …

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Massachusetts: Over $150 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in May, Resulting in Over $23 Million in Tax Revenue

In May, Massachusetts recorded a total of $154 million in legal cannabis sales, a slight increase from the $150 million reported in April. This figure …

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Minnesota Recreational Marijuana Store Opens to Hundreds Waiting in Line

A little over a year after Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana, hundreds of people gathered for the opening of one of the state’s first recreational marijuana …

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US Congress: 25% Now Sponsoring Legislation to Deschedule Marijuana, Allow Expungements

Legislation to deschedule marijuana nationwide now has a combined 110 sponsors in the United States Congress, representing 25% of the entire body. In the US …

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Report: Legal Cannabis Market Worth $43 Billion, to Grow to $100 Billion by 2028

The legal cannabis market is valued at over $40 billion and is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, according to a new report. …

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United States: Over $1.8 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sold in May Alone

Among the states that have legalized recreational marijuana, there was over $1.8 billion in marijuana and marijuana products sold in May. There are 24 states …

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IRS Confirms Marijuana Rescheduling Will Allow Legal Marijuana Businesses to Take Tax Deductions

Once the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to move marijuana to Schedule III is finalized, marijuana businesses following state law will be allowed to take …

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The 5 States With the Most Expensive Legal Marijuana Prices

Recently, we examined the five states with the lowest average cost of legal marijuana. In this article, we’ll explore the most expensive states. There are …

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US Congress: Bipartisan Lawmakers File Cannabis Research Act

The Cannabis Research Act has been introduced by Congressmembers Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Dave Joyce (R-Ohio). The legislation requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) …

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