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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Washington Governor Signs Bill Providing Exemption From 37% Marijuana Excise Tax to Patients

Legislation providing patients with an exemption to the state’s marijuana excise tax has been signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee. House Bill 1453 was …

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US House: Federal Marijuana Banking Act Gains Three New Sponsors, Now Has 107

The SAFE Banking Act, which already had more sponsors than any marijuana-related bill in the United States Congress, has garnered three new sponsors. Yesterday Congressmembers …

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Michigan Marijuana Sales Jump to $260 Million for February

Legal marijuana sales in Michigan saw a significant uptick from January to February, despite the month being two days shorter. According to the Michigan Cannabis …

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Missouri: $113 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in February

There was over $113 million in marijuana sold legally in February in Missouri. In total there was $113.4 in legal marijuana sold in February, an …

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Hawaii: Third House Committee Passes Senate-Approved Bill to Legalize Marijuana

A third committee in the Hawaii House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize marijuana which has already been approved by the full Senate. …

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The 5 States Most Likely to Legalize Medical Marijuana By December

Only 12 states have not enacted laws legalizing medical marijuana, with that number likely to shrink by the end of the year. Since California became …

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Vermont Committee Approves Bill to Remove Criminal Penalties for Possessing or Selling Psilocybin

A comprehensive psilocybin bill has been passed through a key committee in the Vermont Senate. The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare voted today to …

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Official White House Page Says “President Biden and Vice President Harris Believe No One Should Jailed for Using or Possessing Marijuana”

The official page for the White House on the social media platform X just posted a pro-marijuana message, pointing out that the current administration has …

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Rhode Island Bill to Decriminalize Drug Possession Scheduled for Public Hearing

Legislation that would decriminalize the personal possession of all drugs in Schedule I through V has been scheduled for a public hearing on March 21. …

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Vice President Kamala Harris Says “We Need to Legalize Marijuana”

For the first time as sitting Vice President, Kamala Harris says marijuana should be legalized nationwide. The comments came soon after she called on marijuana …

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