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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Federal Appeals Court Says Vacated Marijuana Conviction Cannot Be Used for Immigration Removal
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that a vacated marijuana possession conviction can no longer be used to classify someone as “convicted of” a controlled-substance …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/25/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 25, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Surpass 14.2 Billion mg of THC and Nearly 5 Million Ounces in 2026
Florida’s medical marijuana market has sold more than 14.2 billion milligrams of THC and nearly 5 million ounces of smokable marijuana in 2026 through August …
DEA Says More Than 30,000 Practitioners Are Treating Over Six Million Medical Marijuana Patients in 43 U.S. Jurisdictions
More than 30,000 health care practitioners are treating over six million medical marijuana patients across 43 U.S. jurisdictions, figures the federal government says demonstrate that …
Illinois Adds Two New Qualifying Conditions to Medical Marijuana Program
Illinois residents with sickle cell disease or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome accompanied by chronic pain can now qualify for the state’s medical marijuana program. The …
DEA Releases Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Transcripts: A Breakdown of Key Testimony, Admissions and Disputes
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has released the complete transcripts from its 11-day marijuana rescheduling hearing, offering the most detailed account yet of the evidence …
More Than 218,000 Marijuana Arrests Reported in U.S. in 2025, Up 7% From Previous Year
More than 218,000 marijuana-related arrests were reported across the United States in 2025, an increase of nearly 7% from the previous year, according to newly …
Connecticut Supreme Court Sides With Hemp Processor in Marijuana Zoning Dispute
Differences between hemp and marijuana licensing cannot, by themselves, justify blocking a proposed change in land use, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled unanimously in a …
DEA Considers Multiple Applications to Import THC and Manufacture Marijuana and Marijuana Extracts
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is considering three company applications involving the importation of tetrahydrocannabinols and the manufacture of marijuana, marijuana extracts and synthetic THC. …
Cannabis Consumer Advocacy Group to Host First-Ever Booth at Great New York State Fair
A cannabis consumer advocacy organization will have a dedicated presence at the Great New York State Fair for the first time in the event’s history. …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/24/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 24, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Curaleaf Fires Back at Aurora Cannabis as Hostile Takeover Battle Escalates
Curaleaf Holdings is firing back at Aurora Cannabis following Aurora’s public rejection of claims made in support of Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid, accusing the company …
