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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National Poll Shows President Biden’s Favorability Rating Will Jump 11% Among Likely Voters if Marijuana is Rescheduled

A new nationwide poll finds that a strong majority of American voters support rescheduling marijuana, and if the government does so this year it will …

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California Committee Unanimously Approves Psychedlics Bill

Two committees in the California Assembly have given approval to a bill to establish a psychedelics work group to prepare the state for legalization. The …

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Hawaii Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Passed Through First Reading in House of Representatives

Legislation to decriminalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana has been passed through its initial reading in the Hawaii House of Representatives. …

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Washington Senate Votes Unanimously to Allow the Sale of Cannabis Waste

Legislation that would allow licensed cannabis producers and processor “to sell specified solid waste generated during cannabis production or processing under certain conditions” has been …

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Federal Bill to Deschedule Marijuana Likely the Prime Vehicle for Marijuana Reform if Democrats Take Back Congress

Legislation to fully deschedule marijuana while allowing expungements has 82 sponsors in the House of Representatives, but its chances in the Republican controlled chamber are …

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American Nurses Association Applauds Department of Health’s Recommendation to Reschedule Marijuana

The American Nurses Association has issued a press release applauding the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recommendation to the DEA that it …

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New Jersey Officials Approve Rules Allowing Marijuana Consumption Lounges

New Jersey officials have voted unanimously to approve rules that will allow marijuana consumption lounges where marijuana can be legally consumed onsite. The New Jersey …

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WA Bill Would Put Department of Agriculture in Regulatory and Licensing Control of Legal Marijuana Industry

A House committee in Washington State held a public hearing today on legislation that would transfer cannabis regulatory and licensing activities to the department of …

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Report Shows First Overdose Prevention Center in the US Saved Over 600 Lives in First Year, Was Used Nearly 50,000 Times

The nation’s first overdose prevention center, operating in New York City, was used nearly 50,000 times and saved hundreds of lives in its first year, …

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Washington Committee Passes Bill To Require Cities to Get Voter Approval Before Banning Marijuana Stores

A Washington State House committee voted this morning to pass legislation requiring cities to get voter approval before they can ban marijuana businesses. House Bill …

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