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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“Stop Pot Act” to Withhold Funds from Legal Marijuana States “Has No Chance”, Says Democratic House Leader

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) says a Republican-led bill to punish states that legalize marijuana “has no chance” of being passed into law. The …

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US Supreme Court Considers Whether Hemp Legalization Impacts Mandatory Minimum Gun Charges

The United States Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case where the defendant is arguing that the legalization of hemp nationwide means …

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California Garnered $270 Million in Marijuana Taxes in Q3, 2023, From Over $1 Billion in Sales

California made over a quarter of a billion dollars in marijuana taxes in the third quarter of this year. According to the California Department of …

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New Jersey Governor is “Very Much” Open to Legalizing Personal Marijuana Cultivation

New Jersey is one of just two legal marijuana states that do not allow marijuana to be cultivated for personal use, but Governor Phil Murphy …

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Ohio Legislation Filed to Redirect Marijuana Tax Revenue, Allow Cities to Ban Marijuana Use and Cultivation

Legislation has been filed in the Ohio Legislature to significantly redirect tax revenue that will be garnered from the state’s recently approved marijuana legalization law, …

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US Senate Just One or Two Votes Short of Passing Marijuana Banking Bill (SAFER Banking Act)

The SAFER Banking Act appears to be just “one or two votes” short of having enough votes to pass the full United States Senate. Congressional …

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Montana: $28 Million in Legal Marijuana Purchased in September, Year-to-Date Sales Near a Quarter Billion

There was slightly over $28 million in legal marijuana sold in September in Montana. According to the Montana Cannabis Control Division, there was $28,159,456 in …

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North America Cannabis Market Valued at $30 Billion, Estimated to Reach $54 Billion Value by 2029

According to a new report the North America cannabis market showcased growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.20% during 2019 to 2022, …

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New Hampshire Commission Fails to Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Policy

A commission established by New Hampshire lawmakers has failed to come to an agreement on if and how the state should go about legalizing recreational …

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Clinical Trial Finds Oral CBD is an “Effective and Safe Analgesic for Dental Pain”

A single oral dose of cannabidiol (CBD) provides relief from acute dental pain, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in the Journal of Dental Research. Conducted …

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