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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Study Finds CBD, CBG and CBN Suppress Bile Duct Cancer Cells and Trigger Cell Death
According to a study published in the journal Molecules, Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN) may have anticancer effects against cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive form …
Study: Marijuana Use Linked to Improved Quality of Life and Symptom Relief Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Marijuana use may help patients with inflammatory bowel disease manage nausea, joint pain, insomnia and other symptoms while improving their quality of life, according to …
Study Finds Recreational Marijuana Legalization Increased Agricultural Employment by About 9%
States that launched legal recreational marijuana sales experienced an approximately 9% increase in agricultural employment, according to a study prepared for presentation at the 2026 …
CBD Supplementation May Strengthen Honeybee Immune Defenses, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation may help strengthen immune defenses on the surface of honeybees, according to a new study published in the journal Molecules and conducted …
Massachusetts Commission Rejects Challenge to Marijuana Legalization Repeal Initiative, Keeping Measure on November Ballot
A Massachusetts commission has rejected an effort to remove a marijuana legalization repeal initiative from the November ballot, clearing the way for voters to decide …
Michigan Marijuana Sales Top $1.48 Billion in First Half of 2026, All-Time Total Surpasses $16.5 Billion
Michigan marijuana retailers sold more than $253.1 million worth of products in June, bringing sales during the first half of 2026 to nearly $1.49 billion, …
Study: CBD Produces Memory Improvements Comparable to Estrogen Therapy in Menopause Model
Cannabidiol (CBD) improved memory and produced effects comparable to estrogen therapy in a rat model of menopause-related cognitive decline, according to a new study published …
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission Approves New Licensing Fees, Tracking and Transportation Rules
The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has updated its permanent regulations with new licensing fees, product-tracking requirements and transportation rules as the state works to launch …
Alabama State Committee of Public Health to Hold Hearing on Marijuana Rescheduling This Week
Alabama officials will hold a public hearing this week as the state considers whether to reclassify marijuana following the Trump administration’s decision to reschedule cannabis …
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Sales Reach $922 Million in First Half of 2026, Up Nearly $50 Million From 2025
Pennsylvania dispensaries sold more than $922 million worth of medical marijuana during the first half of 2026, an increase of nearly $46 million compared with …
