The U.S. Department of Justice and opponents of President Trump’s federal marijuana rescheduling action have submitted a joint proposal to a federal appeals court that …
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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.
Illinois Conducted 755 Marijuana Dispensary Inspections in Fiscal Year 2026, Up 21%, With No Mandatory Product Recalls
Illinois regulators conducted 755 inspections of licensed marijuana dispensaries during fiscal year 2026, a nearly 21% increase from the previous year, while reporting no mandatory …
Federally Funded Study Finds CBD Reduces Brain Inflammation Markers in Human Cells
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced several markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in laboratory-grown human brain cells, according to a new study published October 8 in the …
President Trump Names Key Marijuana Rescheduling Advocate Howard Kessler as Adviser on Aging Healthcare
President Trump has named Howard Kessler, a longtime friend who played a significant role in advancing the administration’s marijuana rescheduling efforts, as an adviser on …
Texas Records Reveal Trulieve Planning at Least 10 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Across Nine Cities
Trulieve Cannabis Corp.’s planned expansion into Texas is considerably larger than previously reported, with state records identifying at least 10 proposed medical marijuana dispensary locations …
Washington Regulators Advance Medical Marijuana Verification Rulemaking Tied to Federal Registration, Rejecting Staff Recommendation
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with rulemaking that could allow licensed marijuana businesses to obtain state-issued certificates …
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Washington State More Time to Respond in Case Challenging Marijuana Residency Requirements
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Washington state an additional 50 days to respond to a case challenging residency requirements for marijuana business licenses, extending …
Study Finds Licensed Marijuana Store Openings Were Not Associated With Increased Crime in Toronto and Ottawa
The opening of licensed marijuana stores was not associated with increased crime in Toronto or Ottawa, according to a new study published today in the …
Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House Races Stand on Marijuana Law Reform
Voters across the country will decide all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives next month, and marijuana policy remains a dividing issue in …
Federal Court Gives DOJ Until November 19 to Respond in TerrAscend $8.36 Million Marijuana Tax Refund Case
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been given an additional 45 days to respond to TerrAscend’s effort to dismiss a federal lawsuit seeking the …
