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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Vireo Growth to Acquire Up to 25 Cannabis Dispensaries and Other Assets From The Cannabist Company
Vireo Growth Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire cannabis operations from The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. across five states in a transaction valued …
UFCW Endorses Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) has endorsed legislation to deschedule and regulate marijuana nationwide, saying the proposal would strengthen workplace protections …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top 12.1 Billion mg of THC and 4.1 Million Ounces in 2026
Florida medical marijuana treatment centers have now dispensed more than 12.1 billion milligrams of THC and 4.1 million ounces of smokable marijuana in 2026, while …
Cannabis Seed Compounds May Protect Nerve Cells From Parkinson’s-Related Damage, Study Finds
Compounds found in cannabis seeds may help protect nerve cells from damage associated with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study published in Tissue and …
California Judge Tentatively Upholds Cannabis Tax Changes Challenged Over Childcare Funding
A California judge has tentatively upheld recent changes to the state’s cannabis tax system, rejecting most of a lawsuit claiming the changes will reduce funding …
Study Finds CBG Improves Kidney Lipid Metabolism Following a High-Fat, High-Sugar Diet
Cannabigerol (CBG) may help protect the kidneys from early damage caused by diets high in fat and sugar, according to a new study. Researchers examined …
Researchers Develop Low-Cost Method for Measuring CBD Without High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Researchers have developed a low-cost method for measuring cannabidiol (CBD) that could provide laboratories with an alternative when more expensive testing equipment is unavailable. The …
SEC Secures More Than $40 Million in Cannabis Investment Fraud Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has secured more than $40 million in disgorgement, interest and penalties in a case involving a cannabis company and …
Illinois Cannabis Sales Reach $763 Million in First Half of 2026 as Prices Fall to Record Low
Illinois’ legal cannabis market generated approximately $131 million in combined medical and adult-use sales in June, bringing total sales for the first half of 2026 …
DEA Judge Sets August 17 Deadline for Final Briefs Following Conclusion of Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) administrative hearing on the Trump administration’s proposal to move marijuana to Schedule III has officially concluded, with the judge overseeing …
