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Latest cannabis news covering legalization, legislation, court rulings, business developments, research, sales data, regulatory updates and policy changes across the U.S.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson Told GOP Leadership He Opposes Marijuana Rescheduling, But Urged No Public Break With Trump
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told GOP leadership this week that although he opposes President Trump’s plan to reschedule marijuana, he doesn’t want House Republicans to publicly break with the president on the issue, according to a staffer familiar with the discussion. The comments came during a leadership meeting Johnson convened after a call with …
Study: CBD Reduces Stress-Related Behaviors in Ornamental Fish During Transport
A new study published by the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science reports that adding cannabidiol (CBD) to transport water can significantly reduce stress-related behaviors in ornamental fish following short-distance travel. The research was conducted by scientists from the University of the West of Scotland, the University of Strathclyde, and the Waltham Petcare Science Institute.
Study: Inhaled CBD Reverses Seizure Risk and Brain Inflammation Linked to Chronic Nicotine Pouch Use
A new study using an animal model finds that chronic use of nicotine pouches may increase seizure vulnerability and disrupt key brain immune and waste-clearance systems, while inhaled cannabidiol (CBD) appears to reverse many of those effects. The research was published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research by Oxford Academic and conducted by scientists from Augusta …
Trump Advisor Says Cannabis Descheduling Commission Still Planned, Announcement Expected by Summer
With President Trump poised to reschedule cannabis in the coming days, a senior advisor says the administration still plans to establish a federal cannabis descheduling commission. The advisor, who told The Marijuana Herald over the summer that Trump intended both to reschedule cannabis and create a separate commission to examine full descheduling, said today that …
Study: CBD Does Not Increase DNA Damage in Human Liver Cells
A study published today by the Journal of Cannabis Research and the National Library of Medicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) does not increase DNA damage in human liver cells, countering concerns raised by earlier laboratory findings. The research was conducted by scientists at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg and focused on short-term cellular responses to …
Study: Melatonin and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Boost Growth, Stress Tolerance, and Cannabinoid Production in Cannabis sativa
Researchers from the Graduate University of Advanced Technology in Iran report in a new study that a combined treatment of melatonin and zinc oxide nanoparticles can significantly improve growth, stress tolerance, nutrient uptake, and cannabinoid production in Cannabis sativa. The study, published in the journal Plant Nano Biology, is titled Synergistic Effects of Melatonin and …
Arizona’s Cannabis Industry Surpasses $255 Million in Taxes From Over $1 Billion in Sales in 2025
Arizona generated $22,270,239 in marijuana tax revenue in November, according to newly released figures from the Arizona Department of Revenue, putting the 2025 total above $255 million. The total reflects tax collections from adult-use and medical marijuana sales, including the state’s 16% excise tax that applies only to adult-use purchases.
Massachusetts Senate Committee Advances Resolution to Study Including Hemp and Marijuana in State’s Definition of Agriculture
A Massachusetts legislative committee has advanced a resolution that would initiate a formal study on whether the growing and cultivation of hemp and marijuana should be explicitly included in the state’s legal definition of agriculture. Senate Bill 2806, which replaces earlier legislation filed as Senate Bill 70, authorizes the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries …
U.S. Congress: RESPECT Resolution Gains Three New Sponsors, Bringing Total to 11
The RESPECT Resolution picked up three additional backers this week, marking the first notable expansion of support since its introduction last week, bringing the total number of sponsors to 11. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jared Huffman (D-WI), and LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) signed onto the measure Tuesday, joining the growing coalition pushing for federal action to …
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