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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California Marijuana Sales Reach $323 Million in June, Nearly $2 Billion Sold in First Half of 2026
California’s legal marijuana market brought in $323,143,771 in sales in June, bringing the state’s total for the first half of 2026 to nearly $1.95 billion. …
Researchers Develop Automated and Miniaturized Method to Detect Pesticides in Cannabis Flower
Researchers from the University of Messina have developed a fully automated and miniaturized method for detecting pesticide residues in cannabis flower, offering a faster and …
President Trump Urges Senate Majority Leader John Thune to Hold Vote on SAFE Banking Act
According to a senior advisor to President Trump who spoke with The Marijuana Herald, the president recently held a phone call with Senate Majority Leader …
American Bankers Association Urges Congress to Pass SAFE Banking Act to Expand Banking Access for Marijuana Businesses
The American Bankers Association is urging congressional leaders to pass the SAFE Banking Act of 2026, arguing that the bipartisan proposal is needed to give …
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Seeks Public Feedback on Future Marijuana Regulations
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders as it prepares regulations for the state’s upcoming retail marijuana market. …
Maine Marijuana Sales Reach Nearly $120 Million in First Half of 2026, With June Sales Topping $20.6 Million
Maine’s adult-use marijuana market brought in $20,688,125 in June, keeping sales nearly identical to June 2025 despite a notable drop in prices. According to data …
High Tide Adopts Shareholder Rights Plans to Maintain Cannabis License Compliance and Protect Investors
High Tide Inc. announced today that its board of directors has approved the adoption of two shareholder rights plans designed to help the company remain …
Curaleaf Resumes Trading Under CURLF Following Completion of Reverse Split Transition Period
Curaleaf Holdings announced today that its subordinate voting shares have resumed trading under the OTC trading symbol CURLF, following the completion of a temporary transition …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $800 Million in 2026, Generating $125 Million in Tax Revenue
Massachusetts’ marijuana market has sold over $800 million worth of legal product so far in 2026, generating $125 million in tax revenue, according to new …
D.C. Council Holds Public Hearing on Four Medical Cannabis Bills
The D.C. Council recently held a public hearing covering four different medical cannabis-related proposals, including one that would allow alcohol manufacturers to produce medical cannabis …
