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.
Anthony Martinelli
Author's posts
Three D.C. Medical Cannabis Bills Scheduled for Public Hearing July 2
Three separate medical cannabis bills have been scheduled for a public hearing on July 2 in Washington D.C., including measures to extend conditional license timelines, …
California Regulators Adopt Emergency Rules Allowing Marijuana Retail Licenses to Be Split Ahead of Federal Rescheduling Deadline
California’s Department of Cannabis Control has adopted emergency regulations allowing certain marijuana retailers to separate their adult-use and medical license designations in response to federal …
TerrAscend Schedules Shareholder Vote for Potential U.S. Uplisting, Chairman Says It’s “No Longer a Question of If”
TerrAscend Corp. has scheduled a special meeting of shareholders as the company prepares for a potential uplisting to a major U.S. stock exchange. The company …
Federal Hemp Regulation Bill Gains New Bipartisan Support, Now Has Eight Sponsors
A federal bill that would create a national regulatory framework for cannabinoid hemp products has gained new support in the U.S. House. The Hemp Enforcement, …
Rhode Island Senate Passes Cannabis Licensing Bill 34 to 3
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation to restart parts of the state’s cannabis retail licensing process, passing the measure today in a 34 to …
Study: Long-Term Purified CBD Use Well Tolerated in Children With Severe Autism, Linked to Sustained Symptom Improvements
A long-term observational study published this week in Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior found that purified cannabidiol (CBD) was well tolerated and associated with sustained improvements …
Trulieve to Become First U.S. Marijuana Company Listed on Major U.S. Stock Exchange
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced today that its subordinate voting shares have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the first …
Idaho Legislative Council Approves Ballot Language for Amendment Giving Legislature Sole Power to Legalize Marijuana
Idaho voters will decide this November whether to amend the state constitution to prevent marijuana legalization from being enacted through the citizen initiative process. The …
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Hit Record $188.7 Million in May, Near $850 Million in 2026
Florida’s medical marijuana market set a new monthly sales record in May, marking the second consecutive month that dispensaries have reached a new high. Licensed …
New York Senate Passes Bill to Restrict Drug and Marijuana Testing of Pregnant Patients and Newborns
The New York Senate has approved legislation that would restrict when healthcare providers may conduct drug, marijuana or alcohol testing on pregnant and postpartum patients, …
