With Election Day set for next month on November 3, the marijuana policy stakes of the 2026 election are now fully in focus. Unlike several …
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The Marijuana Herald’s regularly updated list of Top News featuring the most important and noteworthy marijuana news, studies, policy developments, court rulings and industry updates.
Bipartisan Hemp Regulation Bill Expected to Be Introduced Soon in U.S. Senate
A bipartisan U.S. Senate bill designed to keep hemp-derived cannabinoid products federally legal while establishing a national regulatory framework is expected to be introduced soon. …
California Governor Signs Bill Requiring Free Measuring Devices for Multi-Serving Marijuana Beverages
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation requiring marijuana retailers to offer customers free measuring devices when they purchase beverages containing multiple servings. Assembly Bill …
Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission Approves Home Delivery, Research Rules and More Regulatory Changes
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has approved a sweeping package of regulatory changes, including new rules establishing a framework for medical marijuana delivery …
Study of Over 35,000 Finds Germany’s Marijuana Legalization Did Not Increase Annual or Heavy Cannabis Use
A large new study examining nearly 36,000 people in Germany found no evidence that the country’s legalization of marijuana led to an increase in either …
NIH Awards Nearly $2 Million for Studies Examining Marijuana’s Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effects in People With HIV
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded nearly $2 million for two new research projects examining whether marijuana and cannabinoids may reduce inflammation and …
Purified CBD Reduced Seizures by at Least Half in Majority of Children With Treatment-Resistant Focal Epilepsy in New Study
More than half of children with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy experienced at least a 50% reduction in seizure frequency after receiving purified cannabidiol (CBD), according to …
Marijuana Law and Regulatory Changes Taking Effect October 1 in Connecticut, Maryland, California and More
October 1 will bring a series of marijuana policy changes, including a new tax structure and expanded medical access in Connecticut, employment protections for Maryland …
New Massachusetts Poll Finds Just 27% of Likely Voters Support Repealing Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Massachusetts likely voters oppose repealing the state’s recreational marijuana sales law by a 34-percentage-point margin, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The MassINC Polling …
President Trump ‘Not Happy’ With Marijuana Rescheduling Delays, Plans to Contact Attorney General and DEA Chief, Senior Adviser Says
A senior adviser to President Donald Trump tells The Marijuana Herald that the president is “not happy” with delays in the federal marijuana rescheduling process …
