Anthony Martinelli

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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Maryland: Over $20 Million Worth of Marijuana Sold in First Week of Legal Sales

In the first week of legal recreational sales consumers purchased over $20 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products. Legal recreational marijuana sales began in …

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California Health Committee Votes 9 to 2 to Legalize Psilocybin, DMT and Ibogaine

Legislation to legalize certain psychedelics in California has been passed by the Assembly Health Committee. The Health Committee voted 9 to 2 to pass Senate …

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Minnesota: Law Legalizing Marijuana Possession and Cultivation Goes Into Effect in Three Weeks

In just three weeks, on August 1, Minnesota will officially become the 23rd state where marijuana can be legally possessed for recreational purposes. Starting Tuesday, …

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Massachusetts Group Files Paperwork To Put Psychedelics Initiative On 2024 Ballot

A group seeking to legalize certain psychedelics has taken the initial steps towards getting an initiative on the general election ballot in 2024. A nonprofit …

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$136 Million in Marijuana Sold by Legal Outlets in June in Illinois

Illinois marijuana sales in June were roughly $6 million higher than the month prior. Sales data gathered and released by the Illinois Department of Financial …

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Montana Marijuana Sales Reached $26.9 Million in June

Marijuana sales were above $25 million for the fourth straight month in Montana. $26,935,335 worth of marijuana and marijuana products were sold legally in June …

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In Maine Marijuana Sales Top $18 Million in June, New Monthly Record

For the second straight month Maine set a new monthly record for legal marijuana sales. There was $18,484,493 in legal marijuana sold in June throughout …

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Connecticut: Almost $24 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in June, $122 Million Year-to-Date

June set a new monthly record for legal marijuana sales in Connecticut. According to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, there was $12,542,996 in recreational …

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Massachusetts: Record Breaking $151 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in June

In Massachusetts there was more legal marijuana sold in June than any month prior, according to data released by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. In …

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Maine Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Marijuana to be Sold at Events

Legislation that would allow licensed marijuana retail outlets to sell marijuana and marijuana products at certain events has been passed by Maine’s full legislature. Filed …

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