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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Florida Medical Marijuana Program Tops 940,000 Patients for First Time, Reaches Record 778 Dispensaries
Florida’s medical marijuana program has surpassed 940,000 active patients for the first time, while also reaching a new high of 778 licensed dispensaries, according to …
Marijuana Use Associated With Better Attention and Inhibitory Control in People With Bipolar Disorder, Study Finds
Marijuana use was associated with better performance on measures of sustained attention and inhibitory control among people with bipolar disorder, according to a new study …
Federal Judge Refuses to Acquit Massachusetts Sheriff in Extortion Case Tied to Ascend Wellness
A federal judge has rejected an effort to end the criminal case against Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins before it reaches the jury, keeping two …
New York Begins Covering Most Metrc Tag Costs for Marijuana Businesses for 12 Months
New York marijuana regulators have begun providing state-paid Metrc inventory tags to licensed businesses, with the program expected to cover most tag costs for a …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 9/1/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for September 1, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
National Medical Marijuana Group Launches Legislative Toolkit for Policymakers
The American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM) has launched a new legislative toolkit designed to help federal, state and local policymakers develop laws and regulations …
Study Finds Low-Dose THC Reduces Breast Cancer Aggressiveness, Improves Tamoxifen Sensitivity in Tumor Models
A new study finds that brief exposure to low doses of THC can push breast cancer cells toward a less aggressive state, reducing their ability …
Montana Implements New Marijuana Labeling, Tracking and Recall Rules
Montana marijuana businesses are now subject to updated labeling, inventory tracking and product recall requirements recently adopted by the state Department of Revenue. The department …
U.S. House Passes Spending Bill Delaying Federal Hemp THC Ban, Sending It to President Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a federal spending bill that delays sweeping restrictions on hemp-derived THC products by one month, sending the measure …
Study of More Than 91,000 Finds Marijuana Use Associated With Lower Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension and Other Metabolic Conditions
Marijuana use was associated with a lower risk of developing several metabolic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, in a large study involving more …
Study Finds German Medical Marijuana Flower Prices Fell 31% in One Year as High-THC Products Dominated Demand
Medical marijuana prices in German fell 31% over the course of a year while products containing at least 20% THC overwhelmingly dominated supply and demand, …
Portugal Exported 66.3 Metric Tons of Medical Cannabis in First Half of 2026, Far More Than Same Period in 2025
Portugal exported more than 66 metric tons of cannabis for medical purposes during the first half of 2026, putting the country on pace to substantially …
