Controlled Human Study Finds Hemp Seed Oil Produced Measurable Urinary THC Metabolites in 93.5% of Samples

A controlled human study found that repeated consumption of hemp seed oil can produce measurable THC metabolites in urine, with the compounds detected in 93.5% …

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New York Marijuana Sales Hit Record $512.6 Million in Q3, Reach $1.41 Billion in 2026 and $4.1 Billion Program-to-Date

New York’s legal marijuana market generated a record $512.6 million in retail sales during the third quarter of 2026, pushing year-to-date sales above $1.4 billion, …

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Missouri Regulators Propose Major Marijuana Rule Changes for Business Ownership, Public Companies and Microbusiness Transfers

Missouri regulators have filed proposed rule changes that would significantly revise ownership requirements for marijuana businesses, including removing a preapproval requirement for certain ownership changes …

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Marijuana and the 2026 Election: What Voters Will Decide on November 3

With Election Day set for next month on November 3, the marijuana policy stakes of the 2026 election are now fully in focus. Unlike several …

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Bipartisan Hemp Regulation Bill Expected to Be Introduced Soon in U.S. Senate

A bipartisan U.S. Senate bill designed to keep hemp-derived cannabinoid products federally legal while establishing a national regulatory framework is expected to be introduced soon. …

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California Governor Signs Bill Requiring Free Measuring Devices for Multi-Serving Marijuana Beverages

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation requiring marijuana retailers to offer customers free measuring devices when they purchase beverages containing multiple servings. Assembly Bill …

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Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Proposes Cutting Marijuana Tax to 0.25%, Launching Cannabis Cafes Before 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles mayoral candidate and City Councilmember Nithya Raman has released a sweeping marijuana policy proposal that calls for cutting the city’s cannabis business tax …

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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Launches Statewide Medical Marijuana Patient Survey to Guide Program Changes

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has launched a statewide survey asking medical marijuana patients to provide feedback that regulators say will help guide future improvements …

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Daily Cannabis News Brief for 9/30/2026

Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for September 30, 2026, sponsored by Trulieve. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday …

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Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee Begins Review of Medical Marijuana Legalization Proposal

Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday began a detailed review of a 99-page proposal that would establish a tightly regulated medical marijuana program, allowing home delivery while …

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Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission Approves Home Delivery, Research Rules and More Regulatory Changes

The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has approved a sweeping package of regulatory changes, including new rules establishing a framework for medical marijuana delivery …

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Wisconsin Governor Sets October 5 Pardon Application Deadline, Including for Eligible Marijuana Felony Convictions

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has set October 5 as the final day to submit pardon applications for consideration before his administration ends, a deadline that …

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