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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Every Cannabis Bill Introduced During the 2025–2026 Session of U.S. Congress
Congressional lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen cannabis-related bills and resolutions during the 2025–2026 session. The proposals address marijuana descheduling, banking and insurance protections, …
Survey Finds 47% in Nebraska Support Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, 84% Support Medical
Support for marijuana legalization is growing in Nebraska, with nearly half of adults now favoring legal use for both medical and recreational purposes, according to …
Review Finds Nanoencapsulation Could Improve Cannabinoid-Based Pain Treatments
Encapsulating cannabinoids in lipid nanoparticles may improve their stability, absorption and pain-relieving effects, according to a new review published in the journal Pharmaceutics. Researchers from …
Bipartisan Senators File Federal Bill to Protect Insurers Serving State-Legal Marijuana Businesses
A bipartisan pair of senators has introduced legislation designed to protect insurance companies that provide coverage to state-legal marijuana businesses. Senate Bill 5049 was filed …
THCV and CBD Reduce Voluntary Alcohol Consumption in Long-Term Animal Study
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) both reduced voluntary alcohol consumption among male rats with a long history of drinking, according to a new long-term animal …
Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue Reaches $113 Million in First Half of 2026, $3.22 Billion Since Legalization
Colorado collected approximately $113 million in marijuana tax and fee revenue during the first half of 2026, bringing the state’s all-time total to around $3.22 …
CBD Reduces Brain Inflammation, Partially Restores Immune-Cell Function in Study of Gulf War Illness
Chronic cannabidiol (CBD) treatment reduced excessive brain inflammation and partially restored impaired immune-cell function in a model of Gulf War Illness, according to a new …
CBD and Anti-Inflammatory Drug Combination Shows Potential Against Aggressive Brain Tumors in Preliminary Study
A liposomal formulation combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib may help slow the progression of high-grade glioma, according to a new study published …
U.S. Congress: Group of Republicans Preparing Bill to Deschedule Marijuana Nationwide
Several congressional Republicans are preparing to introduce legislation that would deschedule marijuana nationwide, two congressional staffers tell The Marijuana Herald. The proposal is expected to …
Every Member of the U.S. Congress Sponsoring Legislation to Deschedule Cannabis: Nearly 100 in Total
More than 90 members of the U.S. Congress are sponsoring legislation that would remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act, including 75 House lawmakers …
