Total Wine & More has reported $510,000 in federal lobbying expenses during the first nine months of 2026, with all three quarterly disclosures identifying the …
Florida Medical Marijuana Patients Have Purchased Over 172 Million Grams of Flower in 2026, Alongside 17.63 Billion Milligrams of THC
Florida medical marijuana patients have now purchased more than 172 million grams (6.07 million ounces) of smokable marijuana in 2026, alongside over 17.63 billion milligrams …
Survey Finds 91% of Veterans Support Medical Marijuana Research, 88% Back VA Research
A new survey released by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) finds overwhelming support for medical marijuana research among veterans, with 91% supporting research …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 10/16/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for October 16, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …
Colorado Lawmakers to Review Statewide Marijuana Consumer Safety Audit at October 19 Hearing
Colorado lawmakers will review a new statewide marijuana consumer safety audit on Monday, October 19, examining the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division and Colorado State Public …
Study Finds Cannabis Oil May Help Dogs With Skin Allergies Maintain Symptom Control With 50% Less Medication
A new study published in Frontiers in Allergy found that dogs with chronic allergic skin disease experienced reduced itching while receiving cannabis oil alongside conventional …
Study Finds Brain’s Natural Cannabinoid System Declines With Age, While Low-Dose THC May Help Counter Memory Loss
A study published today reports that the brain’s natural cannabinoid system becomes less active with age, potentially contributing to memory loss and other age-related changes, …
Kentucky Hemp Industry Warns Federal THC Restrictions Threaten $300 Million Market and 3,000 Jobs, Seeks State Protections
Kentucky’s hemp industry is urging state lawmakers to adopt new protections for hemp businesses as federal THC restrictions scheduled to take effect December 11 threaten …
Illinois State Police Expanding Pilot Program Allowing Troopers to Draw Blood During Marijuana DUI Investigations, With Statewide Expansion Possible
Illinois State Police are using specially trained troopers to collect blood samples during marijuana DUI investigations, with a pilot program launched in December 2025 that …
FDA Records Reveal Confidential Cannabinoid Information-Sharing Agreements With State Marijuana Regulators, Eight Expiring October 31
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains 20 formal agreements allowing it to share confidential information about hemp-derived cannabinoid products with state and territorial regulators, …
California Marijuana Water Regulators Propose 28% Fee Increase as 500 Growers Face Loss of Enrollment
California’s marijuana cultivation water-quality program has filled just 10 of its 31 authorized regulatory positions due to persistent funding shortages, prompting officials to propose a …
CEO of Oregon Marijuana Company La Mota Indicted on Federal Charges Over $1.54 Million in Unpaid Payroll Taxes
A federal grand jury has indicted the CEO of Oregon marijuana company La Mota on eight criminal charges alleging she failed to pay more than …
