A new study using an animal model finds that chronic use of nicotine pouches may increase seizure vulnerability and disrupt key brain immune and waste-clearance systems, while inhaled cannabidiol (CBD) appears to reverse many of those effects. The research was published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research by Oxford Academic and conducted by scientists from Augusta …
Trump Advisor Says Cannabis Descheduling Commission Still Planned, Announcement Expected by Summer
With President Trump poised to reschedule cannabis in the coming days, a senior advisor says the administration still plans to establish a federal cannabis descheduling commission. The advisor, who told The Marijuana Herald over the summer that Trump intended both to reschedule cannabis and create a separate commission to examine full descheduling, said today that …
Study: CBD Does Not Increase DNA Damage in Human Liver Cells
A study published today by the Journal of Cannabis Research and the National Library of Medicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) does not increase DNA damage in human liver cells, countering concerns raised by earlier laboratory findings. The research was conducted by scientists at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg and focused on short-term cellular responses to …
Study: Melatonin and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Boost Growth, Stress Tolerance, and Cannabinoid Production in Cannabis sativa
Researchers from the Graduate University of Advanced Technology in Iran report in a new study that a combined treatment of melatonin and zinc oxide nanoparticles can significantly improve growth, stress tolerance, nutrient uptake, and cannabinoid production in Cannabis sativa. The study, published in the journal Plant Nano Biology, is titled Synergistic Effects of Melatonin and …
Arizona’s Cannabis Industry Surpasses $255 Million in Taxes From Over $1 Billion in Sales in 2025
Arizona generated $22,270,239 in marijuana tax revenue in November, according to newly released figures from the Arizona Department of Revenue, putting the 2025 total above $255 million. The total reflects tax collections from adult-use and medical marijuana sales, including the state’s 16% excise tax that applies only to adult-use purchases.
Massachusetts Senate Committee Advances Resolution to Study Including Hemp and Marijuana in State’s Definition of Agriculture
A Massachusetts legislative committee has advanced a resolution that would initiate a formal study on whether the growing and cultivation of hemp and marijuana should be explicitly included in the state’s legal definition of agriculture. Senate Bill 2806, which replaces earlier legislation filed as Senate Bill 70, authorizes the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries …
U.S. Congress: RESPECT Resolution Gains Three New Sponsors, Bringing Total to 11
The RESPECT Resolution picked up three additional backers this week, marking the first notable expansion of support since its introduction last week, bringing the total number of sponsors to 11. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jared Huffman (D-WI), and LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) signed onto the measure Tuesday, joining the growing coalition pushing for federal action to …
Ohio Governor DeWine Says He Will Sign Bill Overhauling Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Law
Governor Mike DeWine said today that he intends to sign Senate Bill 56, a sweeping rewrite of Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana system that cleared the Legislature after months of negotiations. His announcement comes just two days after lawmakers finalized the measure and sent it to his desk.
Massachusetts Approves Final Rules for Cannabis Lounges and On-Site Consumption
Massachusetts regulators just voted to finalize rules governing social cannabis consumption, approving a comprehensive regulatory package that paves the way for cannabis lounges, on-site consumption at retailers, and licensed consumption at events. The unanimous 4 to 0 vote, taken Wednesday by the Cannabis Control Commission, moves forward an element of the state’s adult-use law that …
Ohio Now Has 186 Licensed Marijuana Stores, With 95 More in Provisional Status
Ohio’s marijuana retail landscape continues to expand, with newly released licensing data showing the state now has 186 dispensaries that hold active certificates of operation. This marks the largest number of licensed outlets since adult-use sales began, and it reflects a steady pace of approvals from the Division of Cannabis Control throughout 2025, including 27 …
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