Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. Anthony previously served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, and he has worked as a campaign manager for multiple political campaigns. You can reach Anthony at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.

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Idaho Medical Cannabis Legalization Initiative Clears Hurdle, Campaign Launches Signature Drive

An Idaho campaign to legalize medical marijuana has officially gained state approval to begin gathering signatures to place an initiative on the 2026 general election ballot. The Idaho Medical Cannabis Act, backed by the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho, would create a tightly regulated program allowing patients with serious medical conditions to access marijuana under …

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Federal Court Upholds Wyoming’s Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Wyoming’s 2024 law banning intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC, ruling that the state acted within its authority despite arguments that the statute conflicts with the federal 2018 Farm Bill. The case was filed by Green Room LLC of Casper along with 10 other hemp retailers, …

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Cannabidivarin (CBDV) May Enhance Immune Response Against Cancer by Targeting Suppressor Cells, Study Finds

A new study published in Biomed Pharmacotherapy finds that cannabidivarin (CBDV), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may have significant potential as an immunotherapy agent for cancer. Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology found that CBDV directly reprograms myeloid suppressor cells, which are key drivers of immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment. These cells, including Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells …

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Canada: 32% of Adults Have Consumed Cannabis in Past Two Weeks, Majority Support Industry Expansion

A new nationwide survey finds that seven years after legalization, cannabis use has become firmly embedded in Canadian society, with broad public backing for policies that would help the sector expand. According to research from Abacus Data, conducted for Organigram Global, more than one in three Canadian adults (35%) say they’ve used cannabis in the …

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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Launches Accredited Cannabis Training for Practitioners

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority’s (CCA) has partnered with TheAnswerPage.com to offer optional online training that “gives practitioners the tools to provide better patient care.” The three-course training covers medical cannabis, the use of CBD in clinical care, and information on Virginia’s medical cannabis program. The CCA says they chose to launch the program in …

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Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Issues Health and Safety Recall for Vape Cartridges

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) has issued a health and safety recall for Yani recreational vape cartridges of the strain “Watermelon Chimera.” The affected products were produced by NorCO Outdoor Cannabis and sold at recreational cannabis retail stores located in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bethel, Carrabassett Valley, Chelsea, Damariscotta, Eliot, Fairfield, Guilford, Lewiston, Milo, …

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Legislation to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Including Licensed Stores and Home Cultivation Approved by New Hampshire House Committee

The New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee voted 10 to 7 today to advance legislation that would legalize recreational cannabis for those 21 and older. The measure establishes a framework for retail sales, cultivation, product manufacturing, and testing facilities, overseen by a newly created cannabis commission. Those 21+ would be allowed to possess …

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MJBizCon 2025 to Feature First-Ever Virtual Retail Experience

Attendees at MJBizCon 2025, the cannabis industry’s largest B2B conference and trade show, will have the chance to take part in a first-of-its-kind activation: a virtual retail dispensary on the expo floor. Located at booth C25114, visitors will be able to browse products displayed in glass cases and place orders through an integrated kiosk system. …

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Omaha Tribe in Nebraska Holds First Cannabis Commission Meeting and Issues First License, Prepares for Early 2026 Store Opening

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska has issued its first vertical cannabis license, with leaders projecting millions in revenue and hundreds of new jobs. The license was issued yesterday the tribe’s first cannabis commission meeting, giving the tribe control over cultivation, processing, and sales. The meeting follows the adoption of Title 51 in July, a regulatory …

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Ayurcann Reports Record $55.4 Million in Annual Cannabis Sales, Up 21% From Previous Year

Ayurcann Holdings Corp. says it achieved record sales of $55.4 million for its 2025 fiscal year, marking a 21% increase over the previous year. The Toronto-based company now has more than 80 vape, concentrate and flower products available nationwide, with distribution in over 75% of licensed retail cannabis outlets across Canada. In Ontario, the country’s …

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