Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for October 8, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …
Study Finds Hemp-Based Building Material Provides Insulation Comparable to Conventional Polystyrene
A study published yesterday found that hemp-based building materials can provide thermal insulation comparable to conventional polystyrene, adding to growing research examining renewable alternatives to …
NIH-Funded Study Finds Marijuana Regulators From 16 States Largely Favor Federal Standards for Cannabis Warning Labels
A federally funded study involving marijuana regulators from 16 states found broad support among those interviewed for establishing national standards governing cannabis product warning labels, …
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Celebrates 10 Years of Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Highlights Industry Growth
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission announced Thursday the launch of a new multimedia initiative celebrating 10 years since voters approved recreational marijuana legalization, highlighting the …
President Trump Names Key Marijuana Rescheduling Advocate Howard Kessler as Adviser on Aging Healthcare
President Trump has named Howard Kessler, a longtime friend who played a significant role in advancing the administration’s marijuana rescheduling efforts, as an adviser on …
Texas Records Reveal Trulieve Planning at Least 10 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Across Nine Cities
Trulieve Cannabis Corp.’s planned expansion into Texas is considerably larger than previously reported, with state records identifying at least 10 proposed medical marijuana dispensary locations …
Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Defenders Raise $2.18 Million in 2026, Compared to $1.98 Million for Repeal Campaign
The campaign fighting to preserve recreational marijuana legalization in Massachusetts has raised nearly $2.18 million in 2026, compared to approximately $1.98 million raised this year …
Rhode Island Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Three Lawsuits Challenging Marijuana Licensing Program
Rhode Island officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss three lawsuits challenging the state’s marijuana licensing program, arguing that legislative changes have eliminated the …
Former Oklahoma Marijuana Regulator Employee Sues Agency Over Alleged Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
A new federal lawsuit is challenging the employment practices of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory agency, with a former employee alleging she was treated unfairly because …
Texas Hemp Lawsuit Heads to December 8 Appeals Court Hearing as New Legal Brief Challenges State’s THC Rules
A major legal challenge to Texas’ hemp regulations is moving toward a December 8 appeals court hearing, with a newly filed legal brief arguing that …
Tilray Reports Record $257 Million Quarterly Revenue, With International Marijuana Sales Up 21%
Tilray Brands reported record first-quarter revenue of $257.1 million for fiscal 2027, an increase of 23% compared to the same period last year, as international …
Aurora Cannabis Completes Major Expansion of German Facility, More Than Doubling Expected Annual Marijuana Flower Production
Aurora Cannabis has completed a multimillion-dollar expansion of its medical marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Leuna, Germany, with the company expecting the investment to …
