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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$283 Million Worth of Medical Marijuana Sold in Arkansas in 2023, Over $1 Billion Since 2020

2023 was a record-breaking year for medical marijuana sales in Arkansas. According to data released by the Arkansas  Department of Finance and Administration, there was …

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New Jersey Assembly and Senate Approves Bill to Allow State Officers to Represent Marijuana Businesses

New Jersey’s full Senate and Assembly have given approval to legislation to allow state officers to represent marijuana businesses and marijuana business applicants. Senate Bill …

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Study: Colleges See Increase in Applications Following State Marijuana Legalization

When a state legalizes marijuana, colleges in that state see a large increase in applicants, according to a recently published study. The study was conducted …

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Maine: $19 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in December, $216 Million in 2023

Maine marijuana sales passed $200 million in 2023. There was $19,310,089 worth of marijuana and marijuana products sold via licensed retail outlets in Maine in …

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US House Bill to Decriminalize and Deschedule Marijuana Sponsored by Lawmakers From 26 States

A federal House bill to fully decriminalize marijuana across the United States is sponsored by lawmakers representing the majority of states. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment …

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Report: Medical Marijuana Market Valued at $14.50 Billion, to Grow to $60 Billion Value by 2030

The global market for medical marijuana was valued at $14.50 billion in 2022 and is expected to more than quadruple by 2030. According to a …

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Wisconsin Republicans Unveil Medical Marijuana Legalization BIll

Wisconsin Republicans have officially unveiled legislation aimed at legalizing the medical use of marijuana. In multiple press conferences held throughout the state today, leading Republican …

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WA Bill to Require Cities to Get Voter Approval to Ban Marijuana Stores Scheduled for Public Hearing

Legislation requiring cities to get voter approval before they can place prohibitions on marijuana businesses will receive a public hearing tomorrow in the Washington State …

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Florida Bill Filed to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to Take Federal-Equivalent Tax Deductions

Legislation was filed yesterday in Florida to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to take tax deductions equal to what they’d be allowed to take federally if …

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Study: CBD May Be a Therapeutic Option for Combatting Nicotine Addiction

A new study has found that the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) may be a potential option for combatting nicotine addiction. The study was published in …

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