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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Iowa Governor Signs Bill Doubling Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries, Allowing Out-of-State Patient Registration
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) has signed legislation that will double the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in the state, a notable expansion for one …
Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing Bill Advances in House and Senate
A bicameral proposal to restart Rhode Island’s cannabis retail licensing process advanced out of committees yesterday, positioning both the House and Senate versions for possible …
Anxiety Remains Top Qualifying Condition in Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program
Anxiety disorders remains the most common medical condition reported in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, followed by severe chronic or intractable pain and PTSD, according to …
Study: Higher Marijuana Taxes May Reduce Legal Sales and Lower Tax Revenue
A study published online today by the International Journal of Drug Policy found that higher marijuana taxes are associated with lower legal sales, while tax increases …
Study: Cannabis-Based Medicines Linked to Reduced Tics in Tourette Syndrome Patients
A new study published in Neuroscience found that cannabis-based medicines were associated with significant reductions in tics and premonitory urges among adults with Tourette syndrome. …
Empire State Green Standard Alliance Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Inversion Enforcement Bill
The Empire State Green Standard Alliance (ESGSA) today applauded the New York State Legislature for “passing S8951B/A10698B, landmark legislation designed to combat cannabis inversion and …
Curaleaf Reverse Stock Split to Take Effect Friday
Curaleaf Holdings confirmed today that its previously announced 1-for-3 reverse stock split will take effect on Friday, reducing the number of outstanding subordinate voting shares …
Minnesota Marijuana Sales Reach New Monthly High in May as Retail Market Nears 300 Licensed Businesses
Minnesota’s legal marijuana market reached a new monthly high in May, with $28 million in combined adult-use and medical sales, according to new data from …
Federal Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition Gains 73rd Sponsor in U.S. Congress
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act has gained another backer in the U.S. House, with Representative Val Hoyle (D-OR) signing on as a sponsor …
Congressmember Omar Files Amendment to Delay Federal Hemp Restrictions for One Year
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has filed an amendment that would delay upcoming federal hemp restrictions for another year, adding a Democratic-backed proposal to a …
