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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Vice President Kamala Harris Says Biden Administration Has “Changed Federal Marijuana Policy”

In a campaign video posted on the social media platform X, Vice President Kamala Harris incorrectly stated that the Biden/Harris Administration has “changed federal marijuana …

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Virginia House Votes in Favor of Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales

Legislation to legalize the licensed distribution of marijuana to everyone 21 and older has been approved through a House of Delegates committee and given initial …

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Michigan’s January Marijuana Sales Top $240 Million, Resulting in $38 Million in Tax Revenue

There was over $240 million in legal marijuana sales in Michigan in January. In total there was $242,812,694 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold …

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US Navy Eases Restrictions On Prior Marijuana Use

The United States Navy has announced a change in policy that will see them no longer immediately fire a recruit who tests positive for marijuana …

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Illinois: $158 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in January

In January licensed marijuana retail outlets in Illinois sold over $150 million worth of product. There was a total of $158.1 million worth of legal …

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What’s Really Going on With the DEA and Marijuana Rescheduling? A Timeline

There’s been a lot of news recently surrounding the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) review of marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug. Here’s a timeline of …

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Virginia Senate Committee Approves Bill Banning Marijuana From Being Used as Evidence of Child Abuse

A Senate committee has voted to pass legislation preventing the use of marijuana alone from being evidence of child abuse. The Senate Courts of Justice …

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78% of North Carolina Voters Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana, Finds New Poll

New polling shows that nearly eight of every 10 voters in North Carolina want medical marijuana legalized. According to the Meredith College poll, a large …

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Utah Committee Passes Bill to Allow Standalone Medical Marijuana Delivery Companies

Legislation to allow businesses that would exclusively deliver medical marijuana products to qualified patients has been approved by a key committee in the Utah House …

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US Congressmember Sends Letter to DEA Demanding Answers on Marijuana Rescheduling Review

A member of US Congress has sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) demanding answers on the agency’s current review of marijuana as …

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