Study Finds Cannabis Use Not Linked to Added Brain White Matter Abnormalities in People With HIV, May Reduce Burden

Cannabis use did not add to certain brain white matter abnormalities among people living with HIV and may potentially be associated with a lower burden, …

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Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/27/2026

Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 27, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …

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Two Illinois Marijuana Dispensaries Now Operating Drive-Through Pickup Lanes

At least two licensed marijuana dispensaries in Illinois are now operating drive-through pickup lanes, marking an early implementation of a new state law authorizing the …

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California Collects $261.7 Million in Marijuana Tax Revenue in Q2, Nearly $8.4 Billion Since 2018

California generated $261.7 million in marijuana tax revenue during the second quarter of 2026, according to new data released today by the California Department of …

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Review of 329 Studies Finds Marijuana Legalization Reduces Arrests, With No Uniform Increase in Teen Use

A new systematic review examining 329 studies found that marijuana legalization is consistently associated with reductions in marijuana-related enforcement, while researchers found no uniform increase …

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West Virginia Files Modified Medical Marijuana Grower and Processor Rules After Legislative Review

West Virginia health officials have filed a modified version of proposed rules governing medical marijuana growers and processors following review by a legislative committee. The …

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Florida Grand Jury Finds $10 Million in Taxpayer Money Was Misappropriated, Millions Used to Fight Marijuana Legalization

A Florida grand jury concluded that $10 million in taxpayer money was misappropriated through a foundation tied to First Lady Casey DeSantis, with $8.5 million …

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New York Office of Cannabis Management and Montefiore Einstein Open Registration for 3rd Annual Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice and Research Symposium

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center have announced that registration is now open for …

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Florida Congressional Candidate Says He Uses Cannabis, Demands Accountability Over $8.5 Million Used to Fight Legalization

A Florida congressional candidate is publicly acknowledging his own cannabis use while demanding accountability over $8.5 million in taxpayer-derived funds that ultimately went to a …

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Federal Data Shows Marijuana Treatment Admissions Have Fallen About 20% Since 2020

The share of substance use treatment admissions involving marijuana as the primary substance has fallen by roughly 20% since 2020, according to newly released federal …

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