A federal judge has rejected an effort to end the criminal case against Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins before it reaches the jury, keeping two federal extortion charges tied to marijuana company Ascend Wellness Holdings alive as the trial nears its conclusion. U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun denied the defense request Tuesday after prosecutors …
New York Begins Covering Most Metrc Tag Costs for Marijuana Businesses for 12 Months
New York marijuana regulators have begun providing state-paid Metrc inventory tags to licensed businesses, with the program expected to cover most tag costs for a 12-month period. The state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) said the benefit became available Tuesday, September 1, following the approval of additional funding in New York’s 2026-2027 enacted budget. Under …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 9/1/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for September 1, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 p.m. Pacific Time. You can find previous editions by clicking here. Portugal Exported 66.3 Metric Tons of Medical Cannabis in First Half of 2026, Far More Than Same Period in …
National Medical Marijuana Group Launches Legislative Toolkit for Policymakers
The American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM) has launched a new legislative toolkit designed to help federal, state and local policymakers develop laws and regulations surrounding medical marijuana. Announced today, the Legislative Medical Cannabis Toolkit was developed for lawmakers, congressional staff, government agencies and regulatory officials. It covers issues including patient access, physician participation, protections …
Study Finds Low-Dose THC Reduces Breast Cancer Aggressiveness, Improves Tamoxifen Sensitivity in Tumor Models
A new study finds that brief exposure to low doses of THC can push breast cancer cells toward a less aggressive state, reducing their ability to invade, self-renew and initiate new tumors while making them more responsive to the breast cancer drug tamoxifen. The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Communications Biology, examined whether temporarily …
Montana Implements New Marijuana Labeling, Tracking and Recall Rules
Montana marijuana businesses are now subject to updated labeling, inventory tracking and product recall requirements recently adopted by the state Department of Revenue. The department highlighted the changes in its September newsletter. The new labeling and seed-to-sale tracking rules took effect August 22, while the revised recall requirements took effect July 11. Under the updated …
U.S. House Passes Spending Bill Delaying Federal Hemp THC Ban, Sending It to President Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a federal spending bill that delays sweeping restrictions on hemp-derived THC products by one month, sending the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it into law. The final vote was 370 to 48. The House approved H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions …
Study of More Than 91,000 Finds Marijuana Use Associated With Lower Risk of Diabetes, Hypertension and Other Metabolic Conditions
Marijuana use was associated with a lower risk of developing several metabolic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, in a large study involving more than 91,000 adults. The research, published in the September 2026 issue of the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, analyzed data from 91,002 participants in the UK Biobank. Researchers from …
Study Finds German Medical Marijuana Flower Prices Fell 31% in One Year as High-THC Products Dominated Demand
Medical marijuana prices in German fell 31% over the course of a year while products containing at least 20% THC overwhelmingly dominated supply and demand, according to a study published in the September 2026 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy. Researchers from institutions in Germany and Denmark examined the supply and apparent demand …
Portugal Exported 66.3 Metric Tons of Medical Cannabis in First Half of 2026, Far More Than Same Period in 2025
Portugal exported more than 66 metric tons of cannabis for medical purposes during the first half of 2026, putting the country on pace to substantially surpass its previous annual record. New data from Portugal’s National Authority of Medicines and Health Products shows that 66,305 kilograms, or approximately 66.3 metric tons, were exported between January and …
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