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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Topical CBD Formulation Linked to Reduced Localized Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Finds
A study published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research found that a CBD-containing topical formulation was associated with reduced localized pain and improved functionality among women …
Cannabis and Music May Work Together to Improve Mood and Emotional Well-Being, Study Finds
A new study published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research suggests that combining cannabis with music may enhance relaxation, mood and emotional connection, while potentially offering …
Washington Cannabis Stores Continue to Have Far Higher Youth Compliance Rate Than Alcohol and Tobacco Retailers
Washington marijuana retailers had a substantially higher youth access compliance rate in 2025 than stores selling alcohol or tobacco, according to data from the Washington …
Missouri Marijuana Sales Reach $129.64 Million in June, First-Half 2026 Total Tops $771 Million
Missouri marijuana retailers sold $129.64 million worth of legal marijuana in June, bringing the state’s total for the first half of 2026 to $771.08 million. …
250 Notable Cannabis Studies Published in 2026
A wave of cannabis-related research published in 2026 has examined the plant’s potential impact on pain, cancer, neurological disorders, addiction, inflammation, sleep, public health and …
AdvisorShares Discloses 6.26% Ownership Stake in Trulieve Following NYSE Uplisting
AdvisorShares Trust has disclosed a 6.26% ownership stake in Trulieve Cannabis Corp., according to a Schedule 13G filing submitted today with the U.S. Securities and …
Montana Legal Marijuana Sales Top $27.8 Million in June, Reach $162 Million in First Half of 2026
Legal marijuana sales in Montana reached $27,860,848 in June, bringing the state’s total for the first half of 2026 to $161,993,766, according to data from …
Michigan Supreme Court: Legal Marijuana Use Can’t Be Banned on Probation Solely Because of Federal Law
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that courts cannot prohibit people on probation from using marijuana that is legal under state law solely because cannabis …
Cannabis-Based Products Associated With Significant Seizure Reduction in Refractory Epilepsy Patients, Study Finds
A study published today in Clinical Therapeutics found that cannabis-based products were associated with substantial seizure reductions among patients with refractory epilepsy treated through Brazil’s …
SAM Witness Acknowledges Marijuana Fits Schedule III Definition During DEA Rescheduling Hearing
A key witness for Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), one of the nation’s leading anti-legalization organizations, acknowledged during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) ongoing marijuana …
