The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been given until October 13 to respond to a request to reopen the record in the federal marijuana rescheduling …
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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.
Placebo-Controlled Human Study Finds CBG Improves EEG Measures of Mood and Mental Clarity
A placebo-controlled human study found that cannabigerol (CBG) produced measurable changes in brain activity associated with a more positive mood, reduced sadness and greater mental …
Bipartisan Federal Marijuana Employment and Security Clearance Bill Gains Second Cosponsor
A bipartisan congressional proposal that would prevent past marijuana use from disqualifying people from federal employment or security clearances has gained a second cosponsor. Representative …
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Michigan Marijuana DUI Case Challenging Lack of THC Impairment Limit
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to consider Monday whether to hear a Michigan marijuana-impaired-driving case challenging the state’s lack of a numerical THC threshold …
California Governor Signs Bills Expanding Marijuana Testing Oversight and Exempting CBN Isolate From Concentrate Definition
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills requiring marijuana retailers to provide customers with lab results on request, strengthening testing oversight and changing how …
Pennsylvania Senate Schedules Final Vote Today on Marijuana Regulatory Bill
A Pennsylvania Senate bill that would overhaul oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program is scheduled for a final-passage vote today, more than three months …
Scientists Identify Rare Flavoalkaloids in Marijuana Leaves for First Time
Scientists have identified a rare class of compounds known as flavoalkaloids in marijuana leaves for the first time, adding to evidence that parts of the …
Study Finds 80% of Incoming Medical Students Want Medical Marijuana Education, 58% Support Federal Rescheduling
A large majority of incoming medical students surveyed want medical marijuana education incorporated into their training, while nearly six in 10 support federal marijuana rescheduling, …
Pennsylvania Senator Announces Plan for 21+ Hemp Cannabinoid Sales, Testing and Registration Rules
A Pennsylvania senator has announced plans to introduce legislation establishing statewide rules for intoxicating hemp products, including a 21-and-older sales requirement, independent testing and mandatory …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Schedules September 29 Vote on Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Use in Hospitals
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has scheduled a vote for September 29 on legislation that would require certain healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to …
