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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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 …
Study of Nearly 2,000 Medical Marijuana Patients Finds Seizure Frequency Improved in 67.6%
A study involving 1,940 medical marijuana patients found that seizure frequency improved in 67.6% of participants over the study period. The study, published online August …
Costa Rica Opens First Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Facility, With Up to 420 Jobs Planned
Costa Rica has opened its first facility dedicated to manufacturing finished medical marijuana products, allowing locally grown cannabis to be processed into medicines inside the …
USDA Updates Federal Hemp Crop Insurance Rules, Removes References to “Industrial” and “Delta-9”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its federal crop insurance rules for hemp, removing references to “industrial hemp” and “delta-9” THC from provisions governing …
Insurer Sues Cresco Labs, Seeking to Avoid Coverage for Multistate Marijuana Class Actions
An insurance company is asking a federal court to rule that it has no obligation to defend or indemnify Cresco Labs in two class action …
Maine to Distribute 12,000 Free Lockable Marijuana Storage Bags Statewide This Fall
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy will distribute 12,000 free lockable storage bags to marijuana consumers and patients across the state this fall, more than …
Federally Funded Study Finds Cancer Patients Report Pain, Sleep and Other Benefits From Marijuana, Researchers Call for Insurance Coverage
A federally funded study of cancer patients found that those using marijuana and cannabinoid products commonly reported benefits including pain relief, improved sleep, physical relaxation …
California Governor Signs Marijuana Packaging and Advertising Bill Into Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today establishing new restrictions on marijuana packaging, labeling and advertising considered attractive to children. Assembly Bill 2249, sponsored by …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/31/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 31, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Cannabis Analytics Company Headset to Pay More Than $1 Million Over PPP Loan Federal Prosecutors Say It Was Ineligible to Receive
Headset Inc., a prominent marijuana industry data and analytics company, has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve federal allegations that it improperly …
Ten States Accounted for 60% of All U.S. Marijuana Arrests in 2025, NORML Analysis Finds
Ten states accounted for roughly 60% of all marijuana-related arrests reported nationwide in 2025, according to an analysis released by NORML using data from the …
Study of More Than 900,000 U.S. Adults Finds Older Veterans Use Marijuana More Often Than Nonveterans
Older military veterans reported higher rates of marijuana use and consumed it more frequently than nonveterans of similar ages, according to a study involving more …
