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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New York Cannabis Reinvestment Program Graduates First Cohort of 13 South Bronx Youth

A workforce development and mentorship program funded through New York’s marijuana tax revenue has graduated its first cohort of 13 young people in the South …

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Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Improved Pain and Reduced Opioid Use in Workers’ Compensation Case, Study Finds

Reimbursing medical marijuana through workers’ compensation may be feasible for carefully selected patients with chronic pain, according to a study published in the Journal of …

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Access Linked to Reduction in Poor Mental Health Among Older Adults, Government-Funded Study Finds

Access to medical marijuana dispensaries was associated with significantly improved self-reported mental health among older adults in New York, according to a study published in …

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Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/29/2026

Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 29, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald …

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Missouri Cannabis Regulators Propose Allowing Curbside Pickup at Dispensaries

Missouri marijuana regulators have filed a proposed rule amendment that would allow dispensaries to offer curbside pickup to medical marijuana patients and recreational consumers. The …

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Delaware Governor Signs Bill Regulating THC-Infused Beverages

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation establishing a statewide regulatory system for THC-infused beverages, including rules governing where the products may be sold, how …

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Four New Bipartisan Senate Sponsors, Bringing Congressional Total to 16

The SAFE Banking Act has gained four new sponsors in the U.S. Senate, doubling its Senate support and bringing the total number of congressional sponsors …

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Curaleaf to Open 75th Florida Marijuana Dispensary in Boynton Beach on July 31

Curaleaf Holdings will open its 75th Florida medical marijuana dispensary Friday, July 31, expanding the company’s nationwide retail footprint to 167 locations. The new dispensary …

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Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/28/2026

Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 28, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald …

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University of Mississippi Cannabis Research Center Launches CBD Sleep Study

The National Center for Cannabis Research and Education at the University of Mississippi is partnering with Southern Sky Brands on a clinical study examining how …

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