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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Ukraine Legislature Approves Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana, Sending it to President Zelenskyy

Ukraine lawmakers have officially passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana, sending it to a supportive President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Today Ukraine’s unicameral legislature known as …

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Connecticut Marijuana Sales Allowed During Christmas and New Year’s Day, Despite Alcohol Sales Being Prohibited

Despite alcohol sales being prohibited on Christmas and New Year’s Day in Connecticut, marijuana sales are allowed. According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, …

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US Senate Majority Leader Says Cannabis Reform a Top Priority for 2024

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says that a federal marijuana banking bill and other cannabis reform legislation is a top priority for the Senate …

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CBD-Infused Tampons a “Promising Option for Managing Menstrual Pain”, Finds Study

Tampons infused with the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) is “a promising option for managing menstrual pain”, finds a new placebo-controlled study. “This study aimed to …

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National Institute on Drug Abuse Gives Kratom Briefing to Congress

Recently the head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) gave a briefing to congress on kratom. The briefing by NIDA Director Nora Volkow …

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Arizona Made Over $25 Million in Marijuana Taxes in November, $230 Million Year-to-Date

For just the fourth time marijuana tax revenue in Arizona passed $25 million. In total licensed marijuana retail outlets made $25,169,783 in tax revenue from …

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Study Finds Marijuana Legalization Correlates With “Improved Basketball Recruiting Outcomes”

Marijuana legalization “appears to improve basketball recruiting outcomes for in-state colleges”, according to a new study. Titled The Effects of Marijuana Legalization on NCAA Men’s …

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Florida Lawmaker Files Tax Relief Bill for Medical Marijuana Businesses

Legislation has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would allow licensed medical marijuana businesses to take tax deductions that they are currently prevented from …

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Colorado Cannabis Research Institute Announces Six New Marijuana Studies Funded With $800k

Colorado’s Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) announced that they will be allocating $800,000 to fund six different cannabis studies. The studies will be conducted at …

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Federal Legislation to Protect Legal Marijuana States and Allow Interstate Commerce Gains New Sponsor

Bipartisan legislation titled the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act has gained its sixth sponsor. The STATES Act was filed State Representative …

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