Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for September 21, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
What’s Going On With Marijuana Rescheduling? Where the Federal Process Stands and What Happens Next
Updated 10/21/2026. The federal marijuana rescheduling process has changed substantially in 2026, but it is not finished. After years of review, delays and competing legal …
Virginia Youth Group Urges Lawmakers to End Marijuana Criminal Penalties for Minors and Dedicate 30% of Retail Tax Revenue to Behavioral Health
Virginia lawmakers were urged today to remove criminal penalties for youth marijuana conduct, exempt minors from a coming $250 public-use fine and dedicate 30% of …
Kentucky Now Has 384 Nurses Authorized to Certify Medical Marijuana Patients, Updated Data Shows
Kentucky now has 384 advanced practice registered nurses authorized to certify patients for the state’s medical marijuana program, according to updated data published today by …
DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Rule With Marijuana Exception Takes Effect Today
A U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) rule establishing a new process for restoring federal firearm rights took effect Monday, including provisions that specifically prevent marijuana …
Health Canada Issues New Cannabis Testing Guidance Addressing Delta-8/Delta-9 Separation and Lab Reporting
Health Canada has issued new cannabis testing guidance detailing how licensed laboratories and producers should validate analytical methods, including specific recommendations for distinguishing delta-8 THC …
Study Finds Cannabinoid Tablet Associated With 32% Reduction in Same-Day Pain and Improved Mood
A real-world study involving 427 adults with ongoing aches and pain found that use of a cannabinoid tablet was associated with a 32% reduction in …
California Marijuana Regulator Says DEA Still Hasn’t Provided Rescheduling Guidance Despite Repeated Outreach
California’s top cannabis regulator says the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has still not provided the state with direct guidance on how the federal government plans …
Marijuana Flower Extracts Show Antidiabetic Potential, Cannabinoids Bind Key Diabetes Targets, Finds Study
A new laboratory and computational study finds that marijuana flower extracts inhibited enzymes involved in blood sugar regulation, increased glucose uptake and contained several cannabinoids …
FDA Plans Cannabis Public Health Messaging Initiative With Consumer and Healthcare Provider Testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning a new cannabis public health messaging initiative that would test communications with consumers and healthcare providers …
Green Thumb Industries Authorizes $50 Million Share Buyback Program
Green Thumb Industries has authorized the continuation of its share repurchase program for another 12 months, making up to $50 million available for additional stock …
Study Finds Nearly Half of Adults With Severe Epilepsy Had Seizures Cut at Least 50% During CBD Treatment
Nearly half of adults with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy experienced at least a 50% reduction in seizure frequency after 12 months of cannabidiol (CBD) treatment, according …
