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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Florida Bill to Preemptively Limit THC Content of Legal Marijuana Dies in Committee

Legislation to place a THC cap on recreational marijuana appears to have died in committee. Earlier this month the Senate Health Policy Committee voted 7 …

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California: $4.4 Billion in Legal Marijuana Sold in 2023, Resulting in Over $1 Billion in Tax Revenue

There was over $1.1 billion in legal marijuana sold in the final quarter of 2023 in California, bringing the yearly total to $4.4 billion. According …

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Wyoming Senate Passes Measure to Ban Delta-8 THC

Legislation that would place a ban on the production and distribution of THC derived from hemp, including delta-8 and delta-10 THC, has been passed by …

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DEA Should “Reject” Arguments that Rescheduling Marijuana Violates International Treaties, Says Congressmember

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) has sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging them to reject any argument in support of maintaining marijuana …

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Massachusetts Committee Approves Bill Prohibiting Employment Discrimination Based On Marijuana Use

Legislation that would prohibit employers from discriminating against those who legally use marijuana off the job has been passed by its initial committee. House Bill …

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Washington: Second Senate Committee Votes to Make Medical Marijuana Tax Free

A second Senate committee in Washington State has voted to pass legislation removing the 37% marijuana excise tax for qualified patients. House Bill 1453 was …

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California: Government-Funded Survey Finds 62% Believe Marijuana Legalization Has Had a Positive Impact

New polling data commissioned by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) shows that a strong majority of adults in the state believe the legalization …

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US House Bill to Allow Marijuana Banking Gains 104th Sponsor

The SAFE Banking Act just gained its 104th sponsor in the United States House of Representatives. On Friday Congressmember Susan Wild (D-PA) joined the list …

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Washington Legislature Passes Bill to Alter Possession Limit for Marijuana-Infused Liquids

Washington’s full legislature has approved a bill to alter the state’s possession limit for marijuana-infused liquids, sending it to Governor Jay Inslee for consideration. Washington’s …

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Legislation to Decriminalize Psilocybin Filed in Connecticut

Legislation that would decriminalize the personal possession of psilocybin mushrooms has been filed in Connecticut. House Bill 5297 was filed today in the Connecticut Legislature …

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