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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WA House Committees Passes Bill to Alter Possession Limit for Marijuana-Infused Liquids

Legislation that would make changes to the state’s possession limit for some marijuana-infused products has been approved through its initial committee. House Bill 1249, filed …

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US House Resolution Filed to “Increase Equity Within Cannabis Policy and the Legal Cannabis Marketplace”

The RESPECT Resolution (H.R. 960) “Urging action to increase equity within cannabis policy and the legal cannabis marketplace”, has been filed by Representative Barbara Lee …

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Arkansas Initiative Would Expand Medical Marijuana Program, Establish Federal Trigger for Recreational Legalization

An initiative that would significantly expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program, while legalizing recreational marijuana if the federal government deschedules it, has been filed with the …

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US Department of Health Secretary Confirms Agency In Talks With DEA About Moving Marijuana to Schedule III

The secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services  (HHS) has confirmed, for the first time, that their agency has recommended to …

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WA Bill to Legalize Personal Marijuana Cultivation Scheduled for Public Hearing On January 16

Legislation that would legalize personal marijuana cultivation has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Washington State House of Representatives. Washington remains one of …

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Study: Combining Opioids With Marijuana Can Reduce Opioid Dosage and Mitigate Opioid Toxicity in Hospice Patients

Combination medical marijuana and opioid therapy “showed statistically significant pain relief and may have the potential for reducing opioid dose and mitigating opioid toxicity”, states …

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Majority of Lawmakers Sponsoring Federal “Stop Pot Act” Are From North Carolina

The majority of those sponsoring the “Stop Pot Act” are from North Carolina. Filed by North Carolina Congressmember Chuck Edwards in September, the Stop Pot …

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Maryland: Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $96 Million in December, Nearly $800 Million in 2023

There was a record-breaking $96.4 million in legal marijuana sold in December in Maryland. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration there was $96,473,978 worth of …

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There’s Now Over 850,000 Medical Marijuana Patients in Florida

According to a new report, there was over 850,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Florida as of the end of fiscal year (FY) 2023. According …

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Wisconsin Bill to Create Medical Psilocybin Pilot Program Has 24 Bipartisan Sponsors

Legislation to create and fund a pilot program for the medical use of psilocybin mushrooms was recently filed in the Wisconsin Legislature. House Bill 753 …

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