Texas lawmakers have refiled a pair of bills that would legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, renewing efforts as part of a new special session. In the House, Representative Jessica González (D) introduced House Bill 169 on Friday, the same day as the start of the new special session. The proposal mirrors her previous …
Poll Finds Many Workers Replacing Alcohol With Cannabis Beverages, With 1 in 3 Younger Adults Choosing THC Drinks
A growing number of Americans are trading the traditional after-work drink for cannabis-infused beverages, according to a new nationwide survey. Drug Rehab USA surveyed 1,000 employed adults about how they unwind after work. The results show that 24% of Americans have at least partially replaced alcohol with non-alcoholic or cannabis beverages. Among Gen Z and …
Congressional Staffers Predict Cannabis Rescheduling, VA Access This Year, SAFER Banking This Session
The Marijuana Herald spoke with five congressional staffers to gauge their views on several ongoing cannabis reform efforts. The staffers, two working for Democrats and three working for Republicans, spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity. Four of the staffers work in the Senate, and one in the House of Representatives.
Texas Bill Filed to Limit Employer Liability for Employee THC Use
Texas Representative Pat Curry (R) has introduced House Bill 196, legislation that would restrict the use of employee THC test results as evidence in civil lawsuits against employers. The measure, filed today, amends the state’s Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish new rules on when evidence of THC use can be admitted in court.
Nearly 1-Year Open, Great Smoky Cannabis Company in North Carolina Shows the Potential of Tribal-Run Cannabis Stores
The Great Smoky Cannabis Company in Cherokee, North Carolina is approaching its one-year anniversary of opening sales to all adults 21 and older, including nontribal members. Since beginning operations on September 7, 2024, the store has drawn millions of patrons. Given cannabis is illegal for all uses in North Carolina, and given many lawmakers in …
Plaintiffs Seek 60-Day Extension in U.S. Supreme Court Marijuana Prohibition Challenge
Applicants in a closely watched marijuana case have filed for a 60-day extension to submit their petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court, shifting the deadline from August 25, 2025, to October 24, 2025. The case, brought by Canna Provisions, Gyasi Sellers, Wiseacre Farm, and Verano Holdings Corp., is led by …
Study Finds Hemp Roots Yield Novel Compounds With Cancer-Fighting Potential
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research has revealed that hemp roots contain compounds with strong anti-cancer activity, expanding the plant’s potential beyond cannabinoids like CBD and THC. Researchers from the USDA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria identified and isolated four neolignans from …
Texas Moves to Expand Compassionate Use Program, Add Medical Conditions and Inhalation Devices
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is moving forward with new rules that would expand the state’s Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), following direction from House Bill 46 passed earlier this year. The proposed rules would, for the first time, allow physicians to formally request the addition of medical conditions to the list of …
Hawaii Department of Health Report Outlines Patient Trends in New Medical Cannabis Report
The Hawaii Department of Health has released its Medical Cannabis Registry Program report for July, offering a detailed look at patient demographics, conditions, and participation in the program. As of July 31, there were 29,325 Hawaii residents with valid medical cannabis registrations. Over the course of the month, 386 new patient applications were approved, along …
Study: Cannabidiol Boosts Antibiotic Effectiveness Against Extensively Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
A study published today in the journal MC Complementary Medicine and Therapies by researchers at the University of Phayao has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help combat one of the world’s most dangerous hospital pathogens: extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii. The bacterium, which is responsible for life-threatening infections in intensive care units, has been classified …
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