Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. He has 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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Medical Marijuana Linked to Significant Improvements in Chronic Pain, Anxiety and PTSD, Study Finds
Medical marijuana was associated with significant improvements in chronic pain, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), along with better sleep, mood and quality of life, …
Study Finds CBG Prevented Long-Term Memory Deficits in Schizophrenia Model
Cannabigerol (CBG) prevented long-term memory impairment in a model of schizophrenia, according to a new study being published in the upcoming issue of the journal …
Washington Releases Draft Rules for Cannabis Producer Cooperatives
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has released draft rules establishing how licensed marijuana producers could form agricultural cooperatives, with regulators holding the …
Maryland Collects $28.7 Million in Marijuana Tax Revenue in Q2 2026, Up 56% Year Over Year
Maryland collected $28.7 million in marijuana sales tax revenue during Q2 of this year, up more than 50% compared to Q2 2025 ($18.3 million), according …
Federal Appeals Court Keeps Missouri Marijuana Tax Refund Class Action in State Court
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling sending a class action seeking refunds of allegedly unlawfully collected recreational marijuana sales taxes back …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/26/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 26, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Review Finds Cannabis Compounds Show Strong Anticancer Effects Against Cervical Cancer Cells
Cannabis compounds including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) show anticancer activity against cervical cancer cells in multiple laboratory studies, including triggering cancer cell death and …
Washington Cannabis Stores Far Outperform Alcohol and Tobacco Retailers in 2026 Youth Compliance Checks
Washington marijuana retailers continue to prevent sales to underage purchasers at a significantly higher rate than stores selling alcohol or tobacco, according to compliance data …
Cannabis Finance Executives React to DEA Rescheduling Transcripts
Cannabis finance executives are pointing to the recently concluded federal marijuana rescheduling hearing as a potentially significant turning point for the industry, particularly if moving …
CDC Proposes Marijuana Use Questions for 2028 National Health Interview Survey
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is proposing to ask adults nationwide how often they use marijuana and whether they consume it for …
Aurora Investors Overwhelmingly Oppose Curaleaf Takeover Bid, While Curaleaf Investors Back Deal, Finds Informal Poll
Aurora Cannabis investors appear overwhelmingly opposed to Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid, while Curaleaf investors are considerably more supportive of the proposed combination, according to an …
JARS Cannabis to Acquire Sonoran Roots, Creating 27-Store Arizona Marijuana Retail Network
JARS Cannabis has reached an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Sonoran Roots, a deal that would give the combined company 27 dispensaries across the state. Under …
