Teen marijuana use in Maryland has continued to decline even after the state legalized recreational cannabis for adults, according to newly released data from the state’s Department of Health. The 2024-2025 Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey and Youth Tobacco Survey found that fewer middle and high school students reported using cannabis. The findings extend a …
North Carolina House Moves Hemp-Derived THC Restrictions Toward Final Vote
North Carolina lawmakers have advanced legislation that would impose new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, kratom and xylazine, moving it closer to a final House vote. On July 30, a House conference committee formally reported the negotiated version of House Bill 328 and sent it to the House Rules, Calendar, and Operations Committee. The referral …
New York Appeals Court Strikes Down Local 1,000-Foot School Buffer for Marijuana Dispensaries
The New York State Appellate Division, Second Department, has ruled that municipalities cannot impose school-distance requirements on licensed marijuana dispensaries that are more restrictive than those established under state law. In a July 29 decision, the court upheld a ruling invalidating a Riverhead zoning provision that required marijuana retailers to remain at least 1,000 feet …
CBD Reduced Seizure Severity and Memory Problems in an Animal Model of Epilepsy, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced seizure severity and improved recognition memory in rats with epilepsy-like symptoms, according to a study published in Neuropharmacology. Researchers from Minzu University of China and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences examined the role of hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel-1 (HCN1), a protein involved in regulating neuronal activity and excitability in the brain. …
CBD Reduced Inflammation and Fat Buildup in Human Immune Cells Exposed to Saturated Fat, Study Finds
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced inflammatory signaling and intracellular triglyceride accumulation in human macrophage-like cells exposed to excess saturated fat, according to a study published in Frontiers in Immunology. Researchers from Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico examined whether CBD could modify the inflammatory and metabolic stress caused by palmitic acid, a common saturated fatty acid associated with …
Bipartisan Federal Hemp THC Bill Gains New Cosponsors
A bipartisan federal bill that would preserve access to certain hemp-derived THC products under a new regulatory framework gained two additional cosponsors Thursday. Representatives Tim Moore (R-NC) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) joined the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, bringing the proposal’s congressional support to four lawmakers. The bill, H.R. 9830, was introduced July 22 by Rep. …
More Than 300 Ascend Wellness Workers Ratify First Union Contract, Ending Largest-Ever U.S. Cannabis Strike
More than 300 workers at an Ascend Wellness cannabis cultivation facility in Barry, Illinois, have ratified their first union contract, ending a 30-day strike that the Teamsters called the largest in the history of the legal U.S. marijuana industry. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 916, overwhelmingly approved the agreement on Thursday, according to the …
Jushi Holdings Completes Redomicile From British Columbia to Nevada
Jushi Holdings Inc. has completed its previously announced redomicile from British Columbia, Canada, to Nevada, the multistate marijuana operator announced Friday. The move became effective July 30 after the company filed the required documents with the Nevada Secretary of State and received the necessary court approval. Jushi shareholders approved the redomicile during the company’s annual …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 7/30/2026
Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 30, 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. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Access Linked to Reduction …
Utah to Open Applications for New Independent Medical Marijuana Pharmacy on August 3
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) will begin accepting applications Monday for a new independent medical marijuana pharmacy intended to improve access for patients in rural and underserved areas. The application period will run from August 3 through September 2. The license is the second of two independent pharmacy licenses required under House …
