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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U.S. Congress: Legislation to Deschedule Cannabis Reaches 74 Sponsors
Federal legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act has gained another sponsor in the U.S. House. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) signed on Tuesday …
Cannabinoid Treatments Show Promise for Phantom Limb Pain in University of Miami Study
According to a study published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, cannabinoid-based treatments may help reduce phantom limb pain, a difficult-to-treat neuropathic condition that can occur after …
CBD-Rich Oil Shows Neuroprotective Effects in Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
A new study published in the Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology found that CBD-rich oil may help protect against cellular damage associated with Parkinson’s …
Federal Marijuana Trafficking Cases Fall to Historic Low, Down 62% Since 2021
Federal marijuana trafficking cases have fallen to a historic low, according to newly released data from the United States Sentencing Commission. In fiscal year 2025, …
Maryland Marijuana Sales Reach New Monthly Record With $135 Million Sold in May
Maryland’s legal marijuana market reached a new monthly high in May, with licensed retailers selling roughly $135 million worth of products. According to data from …
Trulieve Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase Program
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program allowing the company to buy back up to $50 …
President Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as Permanent Attorney General After Interim Role Overseeing Marijuana Rescheduling Order
President Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. Attorney General, after Blanche has spent months leading the Justice Department in an interim …
Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Inflammation-Related Proteins in People With HIV, Study Finds
A new study published by Brain, Behavior, & Immunity found that cannabis use was associated with reduced levels of several inflammation-related proteins among people living …
Report: CBD Isolate Market Projected to Grow From $3.2 Billion to $9.2 Billion by 2033
The global CBD isolate market is projected to reach $9.2 billion by 2033, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to a new report from …
New Mexico Marijuana Sales Reach $48.7 Million in May, Bringing 2026 Total to Nearly $250 Million
New Mexico’s legal marijuana market sold $48,733,374.96 worth of products in May, bringing the state’s total for 2026 to nearly $250 million. According to data …













