Researchers say they have validated an Electronic REference To access In vivo Concentrations (ERETIC)-based method for rapidly and simultaneously measuring five major cannabinoids in marijuana extracts without derivatization or physical reference standards. The study, published in Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, established a quantitative proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H-NMR) method for analyzing tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic …
Policy Analysis Calls for Texas to Expand Medical Marijuana Access for Kidney Disease and Dialysis Patients
Texas should expand its medical marijuana program and improve clinical guidance to better serve patients, especially those with chronic kidney disease and those undergoing dialysis, according to a policy analysis published in Substance Use & Misuse. The analysis, conducted by a researcher from Our Lady of the Lake University, evaluated the effectiveness, limitations and public …
High Tide Completes $7.77 Million Acquisition of Four Ontario Marijuana Stores
High Tide Inc. announced today that it has completed its $7.77 million acquisition of Northern Helm, adding four marijuana stores in Ontario to its retail network. The stores are located in Bowmanville, Kingston, Courtice and Oshawa. With the acquisition complete, High Tide now operates 228 marijuana stores across Canada, including 103 in Ontario. The Calgary-based …
New York Cannabis Reinvestment Program Graduates First Cohort of 13 South Bronx Youth
A workforce development and mentorship program funded through New York’s marijuana tax revenue has graduated its first cohort of 13 young people in the South Bronx. The PODER Youth Leadership Collective is operated by Community Connections for Youth (CCFY) and supported through the state’s Community Grants Reinvestment Fund. The nine-month program serves justice-involved youth ages …
Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Improved Pain and Reduced Opioid Use in Workers’ Compensation Case, Study Finds
Reimbursing medical marijuana through workers’ compensation may be feasible for carefully selected patients with chronic pain, according to a study published in the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. The study, titled “Medical Cannabis Reimbursement in Workers’ Compensation: Insights From a Program Evaluation in Colorado,” evaluated a patient enrolled in the Colorado Division of Workers’ …
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Access Linked to Reduction in Poor Mental Health Among Older Adults, Government-Funded Study Finds
Access to medical marijuana dispensaries was associated with significantly improved self-reported mental health among older adults in New York, according to a study published in Economics Letters. Researchers found that having a medical marijuana dispensary within a 30-minute drive reduced the likelihood that adults aged 65 and older reported experiencing any poor mental health days …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/29/2026
Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 29, 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. SAFE Banking Act Gains Four New Bipartisan …
Marijuana and the 2026 Election: Ballot Measures and Governor’s Races to Watch
The marijuana policy landscape for the 2026 election has narrowed considerably as November approaches. Proposed initiatives to legalize medical marijuana in Idaho and recreational marijuana in Nebraska and Florida failed to qualify, removing three of the year’s most ambitious potential ballot questions. The remaining statewide marijuana votes are focused on repealing an existing adult-use market …
Missouri Cannabis Regulators Propose Allowing Curbside Pickup at Dispensaries
Missouri marijuana regulators have filed a proposed rule amendment that would allow dispensaries to offer curbside pickup to medical marijuana patients and recreational consumers. The Division of Cannabis Regulation, part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), submitted the proposed amendment to the Missouri secretary of state and the Joint Committee on …
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Regulating THC-Infused Beverages
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 …
