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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More Than 300 Ascend Wellness Workers Ratify First Union Contract, Ending Largest-Ever U.S. Cannabis Strike

More than 300 workers at an Ascend Wellness cannabis cultivation facility in Barry, Illinois, have ratified their first union contract, ending a 30-day strike that …

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Jushi Holdings Completes Redomicile From British Columbia to Nevada

Jushi Holdings Inc. has completed its previously announced redomicile from British Columbia, Canada, to Nevada, the multistate marijuana operator announced Friday. The move became effective …

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Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/30/2026

Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 30, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald …

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Utah to Open Applications for New Independent Medical Marijuana Pharmacy on August 3

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) will begin accepting applications Monday for a new independent medical marijuana pharmacy intended to improve access for …

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Pennsylvania Has Nearly 439,000 Active Medical Marijuana Patients, 196 Dispensaries and 1,937 Approved Practitioners

Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program had 438,727 active patient certifications, 196 operational dispensaries and 1,937 approved practitioners, according to the newest data from the Pennsylvania Department …

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Greek Doctors Support Medical Marijuana but Report Major Knowledge Gaps, Study Finds

Most oncologists, anesthesiologists and neurologists in Greece view medical marijuana positively, but relatively few are familiar with its use or knowledgeable about potential contraindications, according …

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Researchers Identify Key Genetic Regions Controlling Cannabinoid and Terpene Diversity in Marijuana

A relatively small number of genetic regions appear to control much of the variation in major cannabinoids and monoterpenes found in marijuana, according to a …

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Study Validates Rapid Method for Measuring THC, CBD and Other Cannabinoids Without Physical Reference Standards

Researchers say they have validated an Electronic REference To access In vivo Concentrations (ERETIC)-based method for rapidly and simultaneously measuring five major cannabinoids in marijuana …

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Policy Analysis Calls for Texas to Expand Medical Marijuana Access for Kidney Disease and Dialysis Patients

Texas should expand its medical marijuana program and improve clinical guidance to better serve patients, especially those with chronic kidney disease and those undergoing dialysis, …

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High Tide Completes $7.77 Million Acquisition of Four Ontario Marijuana Stores

High Tide Inc. announced today that it has completed its $7.77 million acquisition of Northern Helm, adding four marijuana stores in Ontario to its retail …

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