Bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would preserve access to certain hemp-derived THC products while establishing new federal rules governing their manufacture, labeling, taxation and sale. The Lawful Hemp Protection Act was filed Wednesday by Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Angie Craig (D-MN). The proposal would partially reverse broad …
Every Cannabis Bill Introduced During the 2025–2026 Session of U.S. Congress
Congressional lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen cannabis-related bills and resolutions during the 2025–2026 session. The proposals address marijuana descheduling, banking and insurance protections, veterans’ access, hemp regulations, housing, taxes and more. The list does not include marijuana or hemp amendments attached to broader legislation. Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act The …
Survey Finds 47% in Nebraska Support Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, 84% Support Medical
Support for marijuana legalization is growing in Nebraska, with nearly half of adults now favoring legal use for both medical and recreational purposes, according to a new University of Nebraska–Lincoln report. The Rural Drug Addiction Research Center surveyed residents through the 2026 Nebraska Annual Social Indicators Survey. The report found that 46.6% supported legalizing marijuana …
Review Finds Nanoencapsulation Could Improve Cannabinoid-Based Pain Treatments
Encapsulating cannabinoids in lipid nanoparticles may improve their stability, absorption and pain-relieving effects, according to a new review published in the journal Pharmaceutics. Researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte and the Federal University of Uberlândia in Brazil reviewed the available evidence on nanoencapsulated cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), for managing acute, chronic …
Bipartisan Senators File Federal Bill to Protect Insurers Serving State-Legal Marijuana Businesses
A bipartisan pair of senators has introduced legislation designed to protect insurance companies that provide coverage to state-legal marijuana businesses. Senate Bill 5049 was filed Tuesday by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). The measure would create a federal safe harbor for insurers engaging in business with a “cannabis-related legitimate business.” The bill …
THCV and CBD Reduce Voluntary Alcohol Consumption in Long-Term Animal Study
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) both reduced voluntary alcohol consumption among male rats with a long history of drinking, according to a new long-term animal study from Vilnius University. The research examined whether the two cannabis compounds affect different components of alcohol consumption, including the motivation to begin drinking and the reinforcing effects that encourage …
Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue Reaches $113 Million in First Half of 2026, $3.22 Billion Since Legalization
Colorado collected approximately $113 million in marijuana tax and fee revenue during the first half of 2026, bringing the state’s all-time total to around $3.22 billion, according to data from the Colorado Department of Revenue. The first-half total is about 4% lower than the approximately $118 million collected during the same period in 2025, a …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/21/2026
Here’s a breakdown of today’s top cannabis news stories, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald will publish a similar breakdown every weekday at around 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT. This, and future editions, can be found by clicking here. Every Member of the U.S. Congress Sponsoring Legislation to Deschedule …
CBD Reduces Brain Inflammation, Partially Restores Immune-Cell Function in Study of Gulf War Illness
Chronic cannabidiol (CBD) treatment reduced excessive brain inflammation and partially restored impaired immune-cell function in a model of Gulf War Illness, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California. The study examined how Gulf War Illness affects microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, as animals age. Gulf War Illness is a …
CBD and Anti-Inflammatory Drug Combination Shows Potential Against Aggressive Brain Tumors in Preliminary Study
A liposomal formulation combining cannabidiol (CBD) with the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib may help slow the progression of high-grade glioma, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland examined formulations containing CBD, celecoxib or a combination of the two. The treatments were …
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