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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California State Treasurer to Hold Hearing on Cannabis Banking Access
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma will host a public hearing next week focused on the banking challenges facing the state’s legal marijuana industry. The informational …
Health Canada Extends Cannabis Import Permits, Eases Odour Documentation Requirements
Health Canada has extended the validity of cannabis import permits and reduced the documentation applicants must provide for odour-control systems as part of a broader …
Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Surpasses 41,500 Active Patients, Up 22% Since June
Georgia’s medical cannabis program has surpassed 41,000 active patients, with nearly 5,000 registering since a major expansion took effect July 1. The Georgia Department of …
FLUENT Reaches Agreement to Sell New York Cannabis License and Operations
FLUENT Corp. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its New York cannabis license and certain operating assets to an unnamed third-party operator. The agreement, …
Tilray Launches ZONNA THC Pouches Across Canada
Tilray Brands has launched ZONNA, a new cannabis brand offering fast-acting THC pouches for adult consumers seeking a smoke-free and discreet alternative to traditional marijuana …
Canada Sold CA$485 Million in Legal Marijuana in May, Bringing 2026 Total to CA$2.35 Billion
Licensed marijuana retailers in Canada sold approximately CA$485.02 million worth of products in May, bringing nationwide sales during the first five months of 2026 to …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/22/2026
Below is a breakdown of today’s top cannabis news stories, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition …
Study Reports First Successful Callus Induction From Cannabis Anthers
Researchers at the University of Connecticut have reported the first successful induction of callus tissue from cannabis anthers, a development that could eventually support faster …
Study Finds 85% of Bulgarian Chronic Pain Patients Open to Using CBD if Recommended by a Healthcare Professional
A new study has found substantial interest in cannabidiol (CBD) among patients in Bulgaria with chronic pain and neurodegenerative diseases, with more than 85% saying …
Bipartisan Federal Bill Would Preserve Hemp-Derived THC Products Under New Regulatory Framework
Bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would preserve access to certain hemp-derived THC products while establishing new federal rules …
