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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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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Marijuana Business Innovator WeedMart Wins Cannabis Marketing Association Award

WeedMart has won an honorable mention award for Best New Product Design from the Cannabis Marketing Association. WeedMart is “an all-in-one technology platform providing the …

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Study: Medical Cannabis Improved Quality of Life in 91% of Veterans, Reduced Opioid Use

According to a new study 91% of veterans “reported that medical cannabis helped them to experience a greater quality of life”, and a considerable percentage …

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CA Committees Pass Senate-Approved Bill to Ban Employers From Asking About Marijuana Use

Two California Assembly Committees have voted in favor of legislation that would provide legal protections to marijuana consumers who are seeking employment. The Assembly Judiciary …

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Marijuana Workers in California and Missouri Vote to Unionize

Workers at legal marijuana stores in California and Missouri have voted to join the Teamsters union in what is becoming a growing trend among those …

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Study Finds Marijuana Use Associated With Reduced Inflammation in Head Trauma Patients

Adults with a history of marijuana use exhibit greater protections against subconcussive head trauma in comparison to non-users, according to a study published in the …

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Study: Cannabis Legalization in WA Led to Fewer Fatal, Serious, and Minor Injury Collisions

According to a new study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention, marijuana legalization in Washington State “led to fewer fatal, serious, and minor injury …

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New Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Marijuana Introduced in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Senators Dan Laughlin (R) and Sharif Street (D) have introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 846, to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania for those 21 …

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Maine Bill Allowing Marijuana Use and Cultivation While on Probation and Parole Becomes Law

Legislation in Maine that prevents those on probation, parole or release pending trial from being prohibited from taking part in the state’s legal recreational marijuana …

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