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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San Diego County Approves Social Equity Marijuana Program
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 today to give final approval to a comprehensive Socially Equitable Cannabis Program, establishing a …
Washington Cannabis Regulators Reject Nine Petitions Seeking Accessibility, Traceability and Social Equity Changes
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) rejected nine cannabis-related rulemaking petitions today, including seven seeking new accessibility standards for the state’s mandatory reporting …
Study Finds CBD Delays Seizure Onset and Reduces Seizure Duration in Animal Model of Rare Childhood Brain Disease
CBD significantly delayed the onset of seizures and reduced seizure duration in a mouse model of CLN2 disease, a rare and fatal childhood neurodegenerative disorder, …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Reach $77.6 Million in August, 2026 Total Tops $607 Million and $103 Million in Taxes
Oregon’s legal marijuana market generated $77,616,234.56 in sales in August, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to approximately $607.5 million, according to new data from the …
Florida Congressmembers Demand Federal Investigation Into $10 Million Diversion Tied to Anti-Marijuana Campaign
Two Florida members of Congress are renewing calls for a federal investigation into the diversion of $10 million from a Medicaid-related settlement, after a state …
Every Marijuana and Hemp Bill Alive in the U.S. Congress, Ranked by Number of Sponsors
The 119th Congress has seen dozens of marijuana- and hemp-related proposals introduced since lawmakers convened in January 2025, ranging from nationwide marijuana descheduling and banking …
Curaleaf Responds After Aurora Board Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Reject Takeover Bid
Curaleaf Holdings has responded to Aurora Cannabis’ formal rejection of its unsolicited takeover bid, arguing that its offer remains the best path forward for Aurora …
Review Finds Marijuana and Cannabinoids May Improve Overactive Bladder and Other Urinary Symptoms
Marijuana and cannabinoid-based treatments may help reduce urinary urgency, frequency and incontinence, according to a new review examining their potential use for lower urinary tract …
Op-Ed: Rescheduling Won’t Fix Cannabis Overnight, but It Changes How the Industry Gets Financed
By Anthony Coniglio, co-founder, president and chief executive officer of NewLake Capital Partners For years, the cannabis industry has been defined by a paradox. Demand …
U.S. Congress: Lawful Hemp Protection Act Gains Two New Bipartisan Cosponsors
The bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act has gained two additional cosponsors in the U.S. House, bringing the total number of lawmakers supporting the proposal to …
Cresco Labs Completes $50 Million Acquisition of Nine Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Cresco Labs has completed its $50 million acquisition of nine operational medical marijuana dispensaries in Pennsylvania, significantly expanding the company’s retail presence in one of …
Aurora Cannabis Board Votes Unanimously to Recommend Shareholders Reject Curaleaf Hostile Takeover Bid
Aurora Cannabis is formally urging shareholders to reject Curaleaf Holdings’ unsolicited takeover bid, arguing that the offer significantly undervalues the company and would expose Aurora …
