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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Federal Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Gains Four New Sponsors, Now Has 73
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act now has 73 sponsors. The MORE Act (H.R. 5601) was filed in September by House Judiciary Committee Ranking …
National Institute of Health Announces “Resource Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research”
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Drug Abuse, and National Cancer Institute have issued a funding …
Study Finds Marijuana Use Associated With Increased Empathy
Those who consume marijuana have higher levels of emotional comprehension and empathy compared to non-users, according to a study published by the Journal of Neuroscience …
South Carolina Bill Prefiled to Tax and Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, Limit Them to Those 21+
Legislation prefiled in the South Carolina Legislature would both tax and regulate products containing delta-8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. House Bill 4628 was prefiled …
Study: Most Cancer Patients Say Marijuana “Significantly Improves Their Ability to Cope With Their Illness”
According to a new study published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, the majority of cancer patients suffering from refractory pain say medical marijuana …
Arizona: In October Marijuana Tax Revenue Passes $25 Million For Just the Third Time
October marked just the third month since recreational marijuana was legalized in 2020 where marijuana tax revenue surpassed $25 million in Arizona. There was $25,409,775 …
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Sales Pass $1 Billion
Since Arkansas legalized medical marijuana in 2019, sales have surpassed $1 billion. According to data released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, medical …
Poll: 67% of Florida Voters Support Initiative to Legalize Marijuana
According to new polling 67% of voters in Florida want the state to legalize recreational marijuana. The University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab …
Florida Judge Rules in Favor of $1.3 Million Renewal Fee for Medical Marijuana Licenses
An administrative law judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s drastic increase in the cost of renewing medical marijuana licenses is legal and valid. …
Study Finds Cannabis Associated With Weight Loss and Lower BMI, May Be Useful in Obesity Treatment
According to a meta-analysis of clinical trials, those who consume cannabis or cannabis products often experience weight loss and reduced BMIs, indicating that they may …
