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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New York Appeals Court Upholds Cannabis Agency’s Enforcement Authority

A New York appeals court has vacated a lower court order that had restricted the Office of Cannabis Management’s ability to conduct enforcement and inspection …

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CBD Reduces Lung Injury by Targeting Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Cell Death Pathways: Study

A new study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect against lung ischemia-reperfusion injury, a serious …

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Adolescent Delta-8 Use Remained Unchanged Even as Marijuana Use Fell, Study Finds

A new study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that while marijuana use among U.S. 12th graders declined in recent years, reported …

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Washington D.C. Medical Cannabis Sales Reach $47 Million in 2026 as Patient Count Reaches 123,826

Washington D.C.’s medical cannabis market remained above $10 million in May after setting a record of $10.4 million in April, according to the newest report …

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Los Angeles Voters Approve Measure Applying Cannabis Tax to Unlicensed Marijuana Shops

Los Angeles voters have approved a measure that will require unlicensed marijuana businesses to pay the city’s cannabis business tax. Measure CB was approved with …

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Arizona Lawmaker Files Measure to Place New Marijuana Industry Rules Before Voters

Arizona Representative Tony Rivero (R) has filed a proposed ballot referral that would ask voters to approve new rules for the state’s marijuana industry, including …

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DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Set to Begin in Two Weeks

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s administrative hearing on marijuana rescheduling is now just two weeks away, with proceedings set to begin June 29 at 9 a.m. …

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Ukraine Medical Cannabis Now Available Through 66 Pharmacies, With 180 Points of Sale Registered

Medical cannabis is now available through 66 pharmacies in Ukraine, including 36 state-owned pharmacies and 30 private pharmacies. The figures were announced by Inna Ivanenko, …

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Vireo to Acquire C21 Investments, Expanding Nevada Cannabis Footprint

Vireo Growth Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire C21 Investments Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company with operations …

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High Tide to Acquire Four Ontario Cannabis Stores, Secures Approval for C$40 Million Credit Facilities

High Tide Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four established retail cannabis stores in Ontario from J. Supply …

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