Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. He has 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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New Mexico Sees $48 Million in Marijuana Sales in June, Over 1.1 Million Transactions

New Mexico’s marijuana market continues to thrive, with June’s total marijuana sales passing $48 million. According to the latest data from the New Mexico Regulation …

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North Dakota: 43% of Voters Support Legalizing Marijuana With Initiative Likely to be on November Ballot

According to newly released polling, a majority of voters in North Dakota oppose legalizing recreational marijuana. The poll, commissioned by the Brighter Future Alliance and …

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Washington State Marijuana Labs Now Under Authority of Department of Agriculture

Starting today, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has the regulatory authority to accredit cannabis laboratories. “For more than five years, WSDA has been …

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South Dakota Law Banning Delta-8 THC Now in Effect

A little over three months after it was signed by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, legislation banning the production, distribution and possession of delta-8 and …

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Federal Court Dismisses Case Challenging Marijuana Prohibition, Calls for Reexamination of Marijuana Laws

A federal judge has dismissed a case in which multiple marijuana companies were challenging the U.S. prohibition on marijuana, while stating that the nation’s marijuana …

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Delaware: New Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect Today

Delaware legislation that significantly expands access to medical marijuana officially takes effect today. House Bill 285 removes the state’s list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions, …

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Where the Top 5 Democratic Candidates to Replace President Biden Stand on Marijuana Law Reform

After what many consider a poor debate performance, several Democratic leaders and former supporters are calling on President Biden to step aside. Although this remains …

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Study: CBD May Help Manage Cholesterol Levels and Reduce the Risk of Atherosclerosis

A recent study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research and available on the US National Institute of Health’s website, reveals that cannabidiol …

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With Four Months to Election Day, Here Are the Five Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Being Considered

The November 5 presidential election is just over four months away, and it promises to be a significant day for marijuana law reform. In the …

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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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