Legalizing recreational marijuana in the Australian state of Victoria could improve government finances by approximately A$1.37 billion over the next decade, according to a new …
Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents File Final Reply Under Expedited Deadline, Next Move Up to DEA Judge
Opponents of federal marijuana rescheduling have filed another response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), completing the latest round of written arguments and leaving Chief …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 10/21/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for October 21, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $1.45 Billion in 2026, Reach Nearly $12 Billion All-Time, New State Data Shows
Massachusetts marijuana sales have surpassed $1.45 billion in 2026, bringing the state’s combined recreational and medical marijuana sales to approximately $11.86 billion since the launch …
Washington Proposes Mandatory Terpene Testing, Sharply Lower Heavy Metal Limits for Medical Marijuana
Washington’s Department of Health is proposing mandatory terpene testing for medical-grade marijuana products and substantially stricter contamination limits, including a 90% reduction in the allowable …
DEA Urges Judge to Reject Effort to Reopen Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, Calls Discovery Request a “Fishing Expedition”
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has filed a new response in the federal marijuana rescheduling case, urging an administrative law judge to reject efforts to …
Study Finds THC May Reduce Inflammation and Help Preserve Lung Tissue Against Parasitic Infection
A study published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology found that THC reduced several inflammatory responses and helped preserve a structural component of lung tissue …
Study Finds Hemp Seed Waste Can Be Turned Into Stronger, Biodegradable Plastic, Boosting Strength by 86%
Researchers have developed a method for turning leftover material from hemp seed oil production into stronger, biodegradable plastic, with laboratory testing showing substantial improvements in …
Study Finds CBD Reduces Inflammation, Organ Damage and Bacterial Burden in Animal Model of Sepsis
A new study published this week in the journal Pharmaceuticals found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced inflammation, oxidative stress, bacterial burden and markers of organ …
Oregon Marijuana Regulators Seek 75% Fee Increase, Warn of $17.25 Million Shortfall and 53 Potential Position Cuts
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is seeking a 75% increase in marijuana licensing and application fees, warning that its recreational marijuana regulatory program faces …
Massachusetts House Advances Bill Allowing Veterans to Obtain Medical Marijuana Cards Without Doctor Certification
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has advanced legislation that would allow certain military veterans to obtain medical marijuana cards without securing a separate certification from …
Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization and Repeal Campaigns Raise $5 Million, Spend $4.8 Million in 2026 Including $2.5 Million in October
The two main campaigns battling over the future of recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts have collectively raised more than $5 million and spent approximately $4.82 …
