An insurance company is asking a federal court to rule that it has no obligation to defend or indemnify Cresco Labs in two class action …
Maine to Distribute 12,000 Free Lockable Marijuana Storage Bags Statewide This Fall
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy will distribute 12,000 free lockable storage bags to marijuana consumers and patients across the state this fall, more than …
Federally Funded Study Finds Cancer Patients Report Pain, Sleep and Other Benefits From Marijuana, Researchers Call for Insurance Coverage
A federally funded study of cancer patients found that those using marijuana and cannabinoid products commonly reported benefits including pain relief, improved sleep, physical relaxation …
California Governor Signs Marijuana Packaging and Advertising Bill Into Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today establishing new restrictions on marijuana packaging, labeling and advertising considered attractive to children. Assembly Bill 2249, sponsored by …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/31/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 31, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
Ten States Accounted for 60% of All U.S. Marijuana Arrests in 2025, NORML Analysis Finds
Ten states accounted for roughly 60% of all marijuana-related arrests reported nationwide in 2025, according to an analysis released by NORML using data from the …
Study of More Than 900,000 U.S. Adults Finds Older Veterans Use Marijuana More Often Than Nonveterans
Older military veterans reported higher rates of marijuana use and consumed it more frequently than nonveterans of similar ages, according to a study involving more …
Illinois Regulators Say Medical Marijuana Patients Face No Limit on Cannabis Seed Purchases or Possession
Illinois regulators say registered medical marijuana patients are not subject to a limit on the number of cannabis seeds they can purchase or possess, providing …
California Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing State to Conduct Off-the-Shelf Marijuana Testing
California lawmakers have unanimously approved legislation giving state regulators new authority to obtain marijuana products directly from retail shelves for independent laboratory testing. Assembly Bill …
U.S. House Expected to Vote This Week on One-Month Delay of Federal Hemp THC Ban
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a Senate-approved federal spending bill that would postpone most new federal restrictions on …
