Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation establishing a statewide regulatory system for THC-infused beverages, including rules governing where the products may be sold, how much THC they may contain and how they must be packaged and tested. House Bill 373 was signed into law on July 23. Most of the measure will take effect …
SAFE Banking Act Gains Four New Bipartisan Senate Sponsors, Bringing Congressional Total to 16
The SAFE Banking Act has gained four new sponsors in the U.S. Senate, doubling its Senate support and bringing the total number of congressional sponsors to 16. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Patty Murray (D-WA) joined Senate Bill 4942 as cosponsors on July 28, according to Congress.gov. The …
Curaleaf to Open 75th Florida Marijuana Dispensary in Boynton Beach on July 31
Curaleaf Holdings will open its 75th Florida medical marijuana dispensary Friday, July 31, expanding the company’s nationwide retail footprint to 167 locations. The new dispensary is located at 3575 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. in Boynton Beach, near the Boynton Beach Mall and several major roadways. The location will carry a range of medical marijuana products, …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/28/2026
Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 28, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 p.m. Pacific Time. This, and future editions, can be found by clicking here. Federal Data Shows More Americans Use Marijuana Daily …
University of Mississippi Cannabis Research Center Launches CBD Sleep Study
The National Center for Cannabis Research and Education at the University of Mississippi is partnering with Southern Sky Brands on a clinical study examining how cannabidiol (CBD) affects sleep among adults. Researchers will evaluate several sleep-related outcomes, including sleep duration, overall sleep quality and participant-reported measures of wellness. The National Center for Cannabis Research and …
Texas Ban on Delta-8 and Other Hemp-Derived THC Products Takes Effect Friday
Texas retailers will be required to stop selling delta-8 THC and several other hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids beginning Friday, July 31, following the reinstatement of state controlled-substance definitions that had been blocked for nearly five years. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) published a notice July 10 restoring its previous definitions of “tetrahydrocannabinols” and …
Federal Data Shows More Americans Use Marijuana Daily or Almost Daily Than Cigarettes or Alcohol
More Americans now use marijuana daily or almost daily than smoke cigarettes every day or consume alcohol with similar frequency, according to newly released federal data. An estimated 21.4 million people aged 12 or older used marijuana on at least 20 of the previous 30 days in 2025, according to detailed tables from the Substance …
CBD-Dominant Cannabis Extract Reduced Symptoms and Restored Skin Barrier Proteins in Atopic Dermatitis Model, Study Finds
A CBD-dominant cannabis extract reduced inflammation, improved skin lesions and restored proteins involved in maintaining the skin barrier in a model of atopic dermatitis, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients. Researchers from Wonkwang University and other institutions in South Korea examined a standardized ethanol extract made from Cannabis sativa inflorescences. Chemical testing …
Researchers Call for State-Led Medical Marijuana Research Centers Following Federal Rescheduling
States with established medical marijuana programs should create independent research centers to close evidence gaps, standardize data and help integrate cannabis into healthcare following federal rescheduling, researchers argue in Clinical Therapeutics. The authors argue that a century of prohibition and restrictive international policies has limited scientific research even as medical marijuana programs have expanded rapidly. …
California Dispensary Becomes First in State Approved to Launch RFID-Powered Self-Checkout
A Sacramento marijuana dispensary has become the first licensed retailer in California approved by state regulators to operate an RFID-powered self-checkout system. MWG Holdings Group announced Tuesday that the technology is now available at its Perfect Union Northside dispensary following an observation and review by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). The EXO system …
