Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D), a prominent supporter of marijuana legalization, has been indicted on federal charges alleging she led a …
DEA Judge Rejects Request to Reopen Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing, Sets November 5 Deadline for Final Arguments
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has rejected a request to reopen the federal marijuana rescheduling hearing for additional testimony and evidence, while allowing new …
Massachusetts Releases Comprehensive Draft Marijuana Testing Regulations Covering Contaminants, Lab Accuracy and Failed Products
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission released a sweeping set of draft marijuana testing regulations Thursday, proposing a comprehensive framework governing laboratory operations, contaminant limits, product …
Missouri Announces Major Changes to Marijuana Seed and Genetics Rules, Effective November 12
Missouri marijuana regulators have announced significant changes to how licensed cultivators can acquire seeds, plants and other genetic material, including new restrictions on seeds obtained …
Massachusetts Marijuana Regulators Detail Plans to Eliminate Medical Patient Residency Requirement, Expand Dispensary Licensing and Pediatric Access
Massachusetts marijuana regulators have released new details about proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including eliminating the residency requirement for patients, allowing standalone …
West Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Termination of Parental Rights, Says Lower Court Wrongly Relied on Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision to terminate the parental rights of a mother and father, finding that …
California Moves to Commission New Marijuana Tax, Market and Regulatory Impact Analyses
California is moving forward with a new series of economic studies examining marijuana taxation, market conditions and the financial effects of state regulations, including a …
Brain Cancer Patient Regains Ability to Walk While Using Cannabinoids and Terpenes, Case Report Finds
A patient with an aggressive form of brain cancer regained the ability to walk and experienced improvements on MRI scans while using a combination of …
Victoria, Australia Could Gain A$1.37 Billion Over 10 Years From Marijuana Legalization, Budget Analysis Finds
Legalizing recreational marijuana in the Australian state of Victoria could improve government finances by approximately A$1.37 billion over the next decade, according to a new …
Marijuana Rescheduling Opponents File Final Reply Under Expedited Deadline, Next Move Up to DEA Judge
Opponents of federal marijuana rescheduling have filed another response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), completing the latest round of written arguments and leaving Chief …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 10/21/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for October 21, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Top $1.45 Billion in 2026, Reach Nearly $12 Billion All-Time, New State Data Shows
Massachusetts marijuana sales have surpassed $1.45 billion in 2026, bringing the state’s combined recreational and medical marijuana sales to approximately $11.86 billion since the launch …
