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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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 …
Kentucky Governor Orders Expansion of Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order directing state marijuana regulators to clarify and expand access to the state’s medical cannabis program by …
Hemp Companies File Federal Lawsuits Challenging DEA’s Move to Classify HHC as Schedule I
Two hemp companies have filed federal lawsuits challenging the Drug Enforcement Administration’s move to classify hemp-derived hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as a Schedule I controlled substance. The …
Oregon Marijuana Sales Top $77 Million in May, Pushing 2026 Total to $374 Million and All-Time Total to $8.5 Billion
Oregon’s legal marijuana market sold $77,304,123 worth of products in May, bringing the state’s year-to-date total to $374,549,170. The new monthly total pushes Oregon’s all-time …
One-Third of Adults Say Marijuana Improves Their Sleep, Finds American Academy of Sleep Medicine Survey
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that one-third of U.S. adults say their sleep is slightly or significantly better when …
Bicameral New York Bill Would Replace Cannabis Labor Peace Requirements With Wage Board, Pay Transparency Rules
A bicameral New York bill filed yesterday would remove cannabis labor peace agreement requirements from licensing and replace them with pay transparency rules and a …
Aurora Expands Veteran-Focused Marijuana Program Across Canada
Aurora Cannabis says it has expanded its support for veteran-focused organizations across Canada through its Strains for Heroes program, which directs a portion of product …
New York Assembly Passes Bill to Crack Down on Illicit Marijuana in Legal Supply Chain
The New York Assembly has passed legislation designed to prevent illicit marijuana from entering the state’s regulated cannabis market, sending the measure to the Senate. …
