Anthony Martinelli

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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Vermont Governor Signs Law Doubling Marijuana Possession and Purchase Limits, Allowing Cannabis Events

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation into law that doubles the state’s adult-use marijuana possession and purchase limits while creating a new authorization process …

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Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Regulated Cannabis Cultivation

The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved regulated cannabis cultivation, with officials saying the move could boost farmer income while supporting the textile, cosmetic and pharmaceutical …

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Oral CBD May Help Lower Blood Pressure, New Review Finds

A new systematic review published by the Journal of Cannabis Research found that oral cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce blood pressure in adults, particularly during …

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Clinical Trial Finds Medical Cannabis Extracts Improve Cancer-Related Symptoms in About Half of Patients

A new randomized, placebo-controlled, triple-blind clinical trial found that medical cannabis extracts may provide meaningful relief for cancer-related symptoms in about half of patients, particularly …

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Washington Health Department Warns World Cup Visitors About Strong Marijuana Products

The Washington State Department of Health is warning World Cup visitors that marijuana products sold in the state may be stronger than what they are …

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Cannabis Leaves Could Be Valuable Source of Antioxidant Compounds, New Study Finds

A new study published in Molecules found that cannabis leaves, often discarded as a byproduct of cultivation, could be a valuable source of antioxidant phenolic …

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Hemp Seed Oil Nanoemulgel Shows Promise for Treating Psoriasis

A study published today by the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules found that a hemp seed oil-based nanoemulgel significantly reduced inflammation in an animal model …

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Legal Cannabis Sales in Canada Reach CA$482.65 Million in April, 2026 Total Nears CA$1.9 Billion

Legal cannabis sales in Canada reached CA$482.65 million in April, according to new data released today by Statistics Canada. The April total represents an increase …

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CBD-Hesperetin Formulation Greatly Improves CBD Solubility

A new study published in AAPS PharmSciTech found that a specialized formulation combining cannabidiol (CBD) with hesperetin dramatically improved the solubility, dissolution and in vitro …

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Cannabinoid-Based Therapies Linked to Reduced Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients, Meta-Analysis Finds

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that cannabinoid-based therapies were associated with reduced agitation and neuropsychiatric …

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