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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US House Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana and Allow Expungements Gains Two New Sponsors, Now Has 84
Federal legislation to fully decriminalize marijuana has gained two new sponsors in the US House of Representatives. Yesterday Congressmembers Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Andy Kim …
New Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed in Kentucky
Legislation filed yesterday in Kentucky’s Senate would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for everyone who’s at least 21 years old. Under the new bill …
The 4 States Still on Track to Legalize Marijuana in 2024
Activists across the United States are working to make their state the next to legalize recreational marijuana. 24 states plus the District of Columbia have …
WA Legislature Votes 145 to 1 to Move Accreditation of Marijuana Testing Labs to Department of Agriculture
A measure “reassigning the accreditation of private cannabis testing laboratories from the department of ecology to the department of agriculture” has been approved by Washington’s …
US Senate: SAFER Banking Act to Allow Marijuana Banking Gains 36th Sponsor
The SAFER Banking Act is now sponsored by 36% of the entire United States Senate. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) has signed on as a cosponsor …
South Dakota Bill to Ban Delta-8 THC Passed by Legislature, Sent to Governor
South Dakota’s full legislature has passed a bill to ban the production, distribution and possession of delta-8 and delta-10 THC. On Monday the full Senate …
Full Virginia Legislature Passes Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Will Soon Be Sent to Governor
Virginia’s Legislature has passed legislation that will allow the licensed distribution of marijuana and marijuana products. Today the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate passed …
Mitch McConnell, Longtime Opponent of Marijuana Legalization, Stepping Down as Senate Minority Leader
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a longtime opponent of legalizing marijuana, announced today they he will step down as GOP leader in November. In …
Ohio: Fee to Become Medical Marijuana Patient Dropping to $0.01 on March 4
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced that they will soon be drastically reducing the fee to become a medical marijuana patient and …
FDA Is “Actively” Considering Regulating CBD and Kratom
An official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the agency is “actively” exploring a regulatory framework for cannabidiol (CBD), with plans to prioritize …
