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 …
Endovia Says CannEpil FDA Submission, Meeting Request Coming This Week
Endovia Health Sciences says it plans to make its next Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submission for CannEpil in the coming week and request a …
Oregon Medical Marijuana and Psilocybin Regulators Officially Merge Tomorrow Amid Budget Shortfalls
Oregon’s medical marijuana and psilocybin regulatory programs will officially complete their merger tomorrow, September 1, as the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) looks to reduce costs …
Study of Hundreds of Young Adults Finds No Significant Difference in Arterial Stiffness Between Marijuana Users and Nonusers
A study involving more than 500 young adults found no significant overall differences in arterial stiffness between marijuana users and nonusers. The study, published August …
Randomized Clinical Trial Finds Low-THC Full-Spectrum Cannabis Extract Significantly Improved Autism Symptoms in Children
A low-THC, full-spectrum cannabis extract significantly improved core and associated symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents compared with placebo, according to a …
