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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Nevada Committee Approves Resolution Urging Congress to Deschedule Marijuana
A resolution making its way through the Nevada Legislature was passed yesterday by a key Senate committee. The resolution has already been approved by the …
Minnesota Legislature Sends Marijuana Legalization Bill to Supportive Governor
Legislation to legalize marijuana in Minnesota has officially been sent to Governor Tim Walz, who plans to sign it into law. HF 100 was given …
Study: Cannabis Associated With Improvements in Fibromyalgia Symptoms
According to a new study published in the journal Brain and Behavior, cannabis-based medical products were “associated with improvements in fibromyalgia-specific symptoms, in addition to …
Louisiana Committee Votes to Protect Unemployment Compensation Benefits for Medical Marijuana Patients
The Louisiana House Labor Committee voted on Thursday to pass a bill to protect employees who are medical marijuana patients from being denied unemployment compensation …
North Carolina Senate-Approved Medical Marijuana Bill Referred to New House Committee
A North Carolina bill to legalize medical marijuana has been rereferred to a new committee in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 3 was approved …
Minnesota House Gives Final Approval to Marijuana Legalization Bill, Senate to Vote Soon
After a conference committee reached a deal on a specific framework for a bill to legalize marijuana, the House has officially voted in favor of …
Initiative to Legalize Medical Marijuana Filed in Nebraska
A pair of initiatives that would legalize medical marijuana and provide protections for physicians who recommend it was filed today with the Nebraska Secretary of …
Maryland Governor Signs Bill Protecting Parents/Guardians Who Consume Marijuana
Maryland legislation to codify that the use of marijuana by a parent or legal guardian does not by itself constitute child neglect has been signed …
Texas House-Approved Marijuana Decrim Bill Receives Committee Assignment in the Senate
Texas legislation to decriminalize the possession of marijuana and marijuana concentrates has advanced through its first reading and given an official committee assignment in the …
Maine Committee Approves Bill to Double Marijuana Cultivation Limit
Legislation that would double the current limit for growing marijuana has been passed by a joint legislative committee. Maine House Bill 555 was filed by …
Study: 87% of Parkinson’s Disease Patients Exhibited Symptom Improvements Following Marijuana Use
The use of medical marijuana “may improve motor and nonmotor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease and may allow for reduction of concomitant opioid medication …
Washington Governor Signs Bill Making Drug Possession a Misdemeanor
During a special session called by Governor Jay Inslee the Washington Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill to make drug possession a gross misdemeanor while …
