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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Michigan GOP Governor Nominee John James Pledges to Repeal or Reduce 24% Marijuana Wholesale Tax
Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee John James says he will seek to repeal or sharply reduce the state’s 24% marijuana wholesale tax if elected governor, making …
Canada Sets New Monthly Cannabis Sales Record at CA$517.8 Million in June
Legal cannabis sales in Canada reached a new monthly record in June, with retailers reporting CA$517.761 million in sales, according to newly released federal data. …
Iowa Proposes Allowing Out-of-State Patients to Join Medical Cannabis Program, Reduce Fees for Veterans
Iowa health officials are proposing rules that would allow qualified out-of-state residents to participate in the state’s medical cannabidiol program, implementing legislation (House File 990) …
Former Massachusetts Cannabis Chair Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against State Treasurer, Alleging Retaliation Over Marijuana Oversight Concerns
Former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien has filed a lawsuit against State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, the Commonwealth and the commission, alleging she was …
Study Finds Medical Cannabis Associated With Improved Pain, Sleep and Mood in Over 90% of Older Adults
Medical cannabis was associated with significant reductions in pain, insomnia and mood or behavioral symptoms among older adults, with more than 90% of evaluable patients …
Lawful Hemp Protection Act Gains Two New Bipartisan Cosponsors in U.S. House
The bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act has gained two new cosponsors in the U.S. House, bringing the total number of lawmakers backing the proposal to …
California Marijuana Packaging and Advertising Bill Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor
California legislation establishing new restrictions on marijuana packaging, labeling and advertising has passed the full legislature and is headed to State Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly …
U.S. Congress: Bipartisan SAFE Banking Act Gains Two New House Cosponsors
The SAFE Banking Act has gained two new cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing the combined number of lawmakers sponsoring or cosponsoring the …
DEA Judge Orders Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Transcript Corrected, Updated Version Due August 26
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) chief administrative law judge has ordered a lengthy series of corrections to the official transcript from the federal marijuana rescheduling …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/20/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 20, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Illinois Regulators Propose Allowing Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation for Craft Growers and Cultivation Centers
Illinois regulators are proposing rules that would allow licensed marijuana cultivation centers and craft growers to grow plants outdoors, marking a significant change from the …
New York Names 10 Clinicians and Researchers to Second Medical Cannabis Advisory Council Cohort
New York regulators have selected 10 clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals for the second cohort of the state’s Medical Cannabis Advisory Council, with the group …
