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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Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Filed in West Virginia Legislature
A legislative proposal that would make marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older has been filed in West Virginia’s Legislature. House Bill 2091 was filed …
Report: Global CBD Market Valued at $6.7 Billion, to Grow to $23.24 Billion by 2026
A new report has determined that the global market for the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) is currently $6.77 billion. The 2022 Cannabidiol Global Market Report, …
Arizona Supreme Court Rules Maternal Medical Marijuana Use for Morning Sickness Does Not Constitute Child Neglect
By declining to hear any challenges to an appellate court ruling, the Arizona Supreme Court has effectively ruled that using marijuana during pregnancy to combat …
Study Finds “Direct Relationship” Between Marijuana Use and Objectively Fewer Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions
A new study “provides a direct relationship between the initiation of cannabis therapy and objectively fewer opioid and benzodiazepine”. The study was conducted by researchers …
Legal Marijuana Sales Begin Today in Connecticut
Starting at 10am today (January 10) it’s legal for licensed retail outlets to sell marijuana and marijuana products to anyone 21 and older. Although the …
Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed in Minnesota, Has Governor’s Support
Legislation to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older has been filed in the Minnesota Legislature. House Bill 100 “would set up a regulatory framework …
The Top 10 Most Popular Marijuana Strains at the Start of 2023
There are hundreds of marijuana strains on the market, but some are considerably more popular than others. With 2023 now underway there are over 20 …
Cannabigerol Demonstrates Anti-Inflammatory Effects in New Study
The cannabis compound cannabigerol (CBG) showed “broad anti-inflammatory effects” in a new study published by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Conducted by researchers at …
Illinois: $1.5 Billion in Marijuana Sold in 2022, Over $440 Million in Taxes
2022 set adult use cannabis sales records “in all categories it tracks”, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). In total …
Over $200 Million in Recreational Marijuana Sold in First Year of Legal Sales in Montana
In Montana there was over $200 million in recreational marijuana sold in the first year of legal sales, garnering over $40 million in new taxes …
