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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Study Highlights Endocannabinoid System’s Role in Muscle Health and CBD’s Therapeutic Potential
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Metabolism highlights the role of the endocannabinoid system in skeletal muscle health, while exploring CBD’s potential …
Nationwide Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.48 Billion in May, $11.5 Billion in 2026
Legal marijuana sales across the U.S. reached approximately $2.48 billion in May, bringing the nationwide total for 2026 to around $11.5 billion through the first …
A Breakdown of Nearly 200 Cannabis Studies Published in 2026
The first half of 2026 has already produced a wide range of cannabis-related research, with studies examining everything from CBD’s potential therapeutic effects to marijuana …
Rhode Island Governor Signs Cannabis Licensing Bill Into Law
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has signed legislation into law that will restart parts of the state’s long-delayed cannabis retail licensing process. The new law, …
Alberta Cannabis Regulators Ease Rules Around Product Samples for Retailers
Alberta cannabis regulators have updated provincial rules to allow cannabis representatives to provide product samples to licensed retailers on an ongoing basis. The Alberta Gaming, …
Connecticut Marijuana Sales Top $25 Million in May, Bringing 2026 Total Above $120 Million
Licensed cannabis stores in Connecticut sold over $25 million worth of products in May, bringing 2026 sales above $120 million. That’s slightly ahead of 2025’s …
Drug Testing Group, Marijuana Pharmaceutical Companies Ask Court to Pause Federal Rescheduling Order
A national drug testing association and several marijuana-focused pharmaceutical companies are asking a federal appeals court to pause the Department of Justice’s marijuana rescheduling order …
Federal Marijuana Stock Exchange Bill Gains Sixth Bipartisan Sponsor
A bipartisan proposal that would allow state-legal marijuana businesses to access major U.S. stock exchanges has gained another backer in Congress. Rep. David Joyce (R-OH) …
New York Cannabis Regulators Win Three Court Rulings Upholding State Oversight Authority
New York cannabis regulators are touting three recent court victories they say affirm the state’s authority to oversee and protect its legal marijuana market. The …
CBD Shows Potential for Improving Sleep and Reducing Seizures in Angelman Syndrome
A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology found that chronic cannabidiol treatment improved sleep deficits and reduced spontaneous seizures in an animal model of Angelman syndrome. …
