Jamaica is expanding efforts to bring longtime marijuana growers into the legal industry through new cultivation pathways that eliminate government fees and allow qualifying community …
Study of 3,000 Cannabis Consumers Finds 90% More Likely to Buy From Licensed Dispensaries, 89% More Confident in Legal Market With State-Issued QR Codes
A study involving more than 3,000 recent cannabis consumers and medical marijuana patients found widespread support for state-issued QR codes providing access to testing results, …
Ohio Can Enforce Hemp Licensing Requirements Under New Federal Appeals Court Ruling
Ohio can again enforce key portions of its new restrictions on intoxicating hemp products against a group of companies challenging the law, following a new …
Study: CBG Enhances Adenosine Signaling at Human Receptor, Increasing Apparent Potency 138-Fold
Cannabigerol (CBG) enhanced adenosine signaling at a human receptor involved in inflammation and immune regulation, with laboratory tests showing an approximately 138-fold increase in adenosine’s …
Study Finds Marijuana-Turmeric Extract Reduces Inflammatory Activity in Laboratory Model of Psoriasis
An extract combining marijuana leaves and turmeric reduced inflammatory activity and affected psoriasis-related biological processes in laboratory experiments, according to a new study. The research, …
Missouri Dispensaries Face $500-Per-Violation Fine for Keeping Customer Data Without Written Consent Under New Guidance
Missouri marijuana regulators issued new guidance Monday detailing upcoming requirements for dispensaries, including a $500 fine for each instance in which a business creates or …
Connecticut to Make Significant Marijuana Changes Thursday, Including Ending THC-Based Taxes and 70% Concentrate Cap
Connecticut will implement two significant changes to its adult-use marijuana market on Thursday, October 1, including eliminating the state’s 70% THC potency cap on concentrates …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 9/28/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for September 28, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Maryland Law Protecting Firefighters and Rescue Workers Who Use Medical Marijuana Takes Effect October 1
A Maryland law protecting firefighters and other covered rescue workers from employment discrimination over their lawful medical marijuana use takes effect Thursday, October 1. Senate …
17 Cannabis Studies Published in 2026 Examining Marijuana, Cannabinoids and Anxiety
Researchers have published a wide range of studies in 2026 examining cannabis and cannabinoids in relation to anxiety, with findings spanning people being treated specifically …
Maryland Law Protecting Veterinarians Who Discuss or Recommend Marijuana for Animals Takes Effect Thursday, October 1
Maryland veterinarians will gain new legal protections Thursday, October 1, when a law shielding them from professional discipline solely for discussing or recommending marijuana or …
U.S. Congress Now Has 34 Marijuana and Hemp Measures Pending, Here’s a Breakdown of Each
The 119th Congress now has 34 standalone marijuana, hemp or cannabinoid-focused bills pending. The list has grown since our previous roundup a month ago, with …
