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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Vireo Growth Announces Share Buyback Program for Up to 2.4 Million Shares
Vireo Growth Inc. announced today that its board of directors has authorized a new share buyback program allowing the cannabis company to repurchase up to …
Arizona Marijuana Tax Collections Top $173 Million Through First Seven Months of 2026
Arizona has collected more than $173 million in marijuana-related taxes through the first seven months of 2026, putting the state modestly ahead of the amount …
Review Finds Hemp May Alter Gut Microbiota and Reduce Harmful Bacteria in Livestock
A new scientific review finds that hemp-derived feeds and cannabinoids may influence gut bacteria, fermentation and intestinal health in livestock, with some studies reporting increases …
Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Show Potential as Natural Antifungal Agents
Compounds found in cannabis, including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), may have potential as natural antifungal agents, according to a new computational …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/12/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 12, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Houston City Council Votes to Put Marijuana Decriminalization Measure on November Ballot
Houston voters will decide this November whether to make enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses the city’s lowest police priority after the Houston City Council voted …
California Marijuana Sales Top $2.28 Billion Through First Seven Months of 2026, Up 6.3% From 2025
California’s legal marijuana market has generated more than $2.2 billion in sales during the first seven months of 2026, according to data from cannabis analytics …
Ascend Wellness Reports $126.1 Million in Q2 Revenue, Up 7.9% From Previous Quarter
Ascend Wellness Holdings reported $126.1 million in net revenue for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 7.9% from the previous quarter, as the …
Randomized Clinical Trial Finds Inhaled Marijuana Associated With Fewer Irregular Heartbeats
Inhaling marijuana was associated with a modest but statistically significant reduction in certain irregular heartbeats among regular cannabis users, according to a new randomized clinical …
Canada Invests $24 Million to Launch First National Cannabis and Brain Health Research Consortium
The Canadian government announced Wednesday that it is investing $24 million to establish the country’s first national research consortium focused specifically on cannabis and brain …
Study Finds Cannabis Extracts Inhibit MRSA
A new study found that extracts from two cannabis strains inhibited methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), with researchers saying the findings could provide a foundation for …
Rubicon Organics Reports Record $18.5 Million in Q2 Revenue, Up 23% Year-Over-Year
Rubicon Organics Inc. reported record net revenue of $18.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 23% from the same period last …
