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 …

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Washington Regulators Advance Medical Marijuana Verification Rulemaking Tied to Federal Registration, Rejecting Staff Recommendation

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with rulemaking that could allow licensed marijuana businesses to obtain state-issued certificates …

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Daily Cannabis News Brief for 10/7/2026

Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for October 7, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …

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Federal Judge Expands Injunction Against Ohio Hemp Restrictions, Blocks In-State Cultivation and Processing Requirement

A federal judge has expanded a preliminary injunction against Ohio’s hemp restrictions, blocking the state from requiring a California hemp company to cultivate or process …

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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Washington State More Time to Respond in Case Challenging Marijuana Residency Requirements

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Washington state an additional 50 days to respond to a case challenging residency requirements for marijuana business licenses, extending …

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Massachusetts Marijuana Regulators Issued Approximately 1,000 Deficiency Notices in FY2026, Up From 917 During Previous FY

Massachusetts marijuana regulators issued approximately 1,000 notices of deficiency to licensed businesses during fiscal year 2026, an increase from the 917 reported during the previous …

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German Governing Coalition Proposes Dropping Six-Month Medication Trial Requirement for Medical Marijuana Coverage

Germany’s governing coalition is proposing to eliminate a mandatory six-month medication trial for certain medical marijuana insurance claims, giving doctors greater control over how long …

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South Dakota Medical Marijuana Committee to Hold Federal Rescheduling Discussion With Attorney General’s Office

South Dakota lawmakers will revisit federal marijuana rescheduling next week, with the state Attorney General’s Office scheduled to lead a discussion before the Legislature’s Medical …

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Vermont Marijuana Regulators Move to Clarify Consumer Privacy Rules for Online Dispensary Platforms

Vermont marijuana regulators are developing new guidance addressing how consumer privacy requirements apply to online ordering platforms used by licensed retailers, including what constitutes informed …

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Study Finds Licensed Marijuana Store Openings Were Not Associated With Increased Crime in Toronto and Ottawa

The opening of licensed marijuana stores was not associated with increased crime in Toronto or Ottawa, according to a new study published today in the …

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Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House Races Stand on Marijuana Law Reform

Voters across the country will decide all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives next month, and marijuana policy remains a dividing issue in …

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Los Angeles City Council Delays Marijuana Tax Compliance Rules for One Year, Giving Businesses More Time to Pay Debts

Los Angeles marijuana businesses facing substantial unpaid city taxes will have additional time to resolve their debts before stricter tax-compliance requirements can prevent them from …

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