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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Survey Finds 79% of Military Veterans Want Expanded Access to Medical Marijuana

According to a new survey, a strong majority of military veterans support expanding access to medical marijuana. According to the new Ohio State University survey, …

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New Colorado Law Requires Marijuana Products to Have Use-By Dates

A law requiring marijuana products to have use-by dates took effect this week. As of January 1, all marijuana products sold through licensed retail outlets …

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Washington State Law Preventing Employers From Refusing to Hire Marijuana Users Now in Effect

Legislation designed to end discriminatory hiring practices against those who use marijuana during their personal time officially took effect yesterday. Senate Bill 5123, filed by …

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New Mexico: Legal Marijuana Sales Pass $45 Million for 10th Straight Month

For the 10th straight month legal marijuana sales in New Mexico passed $45 million. According to data released today by the New Mexico Regulation & …

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Two California Laws Protecting Marijuana Users Now Officially In Effect

Laws designed to protect marijuana consumers who are seeking employment and those who are already employed officially took effect today in California. Two separate pieces …

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DEA Seeks Large Increase in Production of THC, Psilocybin and DMT in 2024

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that they are calling for a large increase in the production of several federally illegal substances in order …

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Alabama Judge Temporarily Blocks Licenses for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

A judge has placed a temporary hold preventing Alabama officials from issuing licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries. Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson on Thursday …

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US House Bill to Protect State Marijuana Laws and Allow Interstate Commerce Gets New Committee Assignment

The Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act has received a new subcommittee assignment. Earlier this month a bipartisan group of lawmakers refiled …

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New York Bill Would Prohibit Some Marijuana Stores From Opening Until One Hour After Schools Start

Newly filed legislation would make it so that no marijuana store could open “until one hour after the latest beginning of a school day of …

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Removes Marijuana as Banned Substance

UFC today announced details of the new UFC Anti-Doping Policy (UFC ADP), which will be in effect for all UFC athletes starting this Sunday, December 31. …

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