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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Second Minnesota House Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana

A second committee in Minnesota’s House of Representatives has given approval to a bill that would make marijuana legal for those 21 and older. A …

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U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Marijuana Legalization Bill Into Law

Legislation that would legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older has been signed into law by the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The legislation, …

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Survey Finds 65% of Likely U.S. Voters Support Federal Marijuana Legalization

According to a new Data for Progress survey, the vast majority of likely voters in the U.S. support legalizing marijuana on the federal level. The …

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Colorado Garnered $325 Million in Marijuana Taxes in 2022

The legal sales of marijuana and marijuana products netted Colorado $325,103,684 in tax revenue in 2022. This brings the total tax revenue garnered from legal …

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Cannabidiol “Repairs Behavioral and Brain Disturbances” Produced by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Finds Study

The cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) may help to combat the negative symptoms associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. This is according to a new study …

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Study: Cannabis Use “Does Not Have a Negative Impact on Public Health”

Cannabis use “does not have a negative impact on public health in a manner detectable using health indicators”, finds a new peer-reviewed study. Conducted by …

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Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bill Announced

At a press conference proponents of legalizing marijuana in Hawaii held a press conference to announce new legislation to do just that. State Representative Jeanné …

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Study Finds Medical Cannabis Improves Anxiety, Pain, Tiredness and Overall Well-Being Over a 12-Month Period

A new study has found that medical cannabis has sustained benefits including improvements in anxiety, pain and well-being. Conducted by researchers at McGill University Health …

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With a Reduction in Alcohol Use Disorder, No Increase in Psychosis

The state-level legalization of recreational marijuana is associated with a reduction in alcohol use disorder, according to a study published by the journal Psychological Medicine. …

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Minnesota House Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Marijuana

Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana passed an important hurdle today, receiving approval from the House Commerce, Finance and Policy Committee. The committee passed House Bill …

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