Ohio’s legal marijuana market has now generated nearly $4.3 billion in sales, with an estimated $914 million coming during 2026 so far, according to newly …
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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.
Federal Reserve Proposal Flags Marijuana Businesses as Higher-Risk Bank Customers
The Federal Reserve is proposing new guidance that specifically identifies marijuana businesses as an example of higher-risk bank customers that may require more advanced anti-money-laundering …
Washington Marijuana Enforcement Disputes Advance Toward Formal Hearings at More Than Four Times the Alcohol Rate
Washington marijuana businesses that enter the state’s informal enforcement settlement process have been substantially more likely than alcohol businesses to leave that process without an …
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Set to Launch Major Overhaul Covering Testing, Licensing, Delivery and Advertising
Massachusetts marijuana regulators will begin a major regulatory overhaul on September 17, with proposed changes covering testing standards, medical marijuana licensing, advertising rules, delivery, seed …
Florida Issues 22 New Medical Marijuana Business Licenses After Three-Year Process
Florida officials have issued medical marijuana treatment center licenses to 22 companies, bringing an end to a licensing process that began more than three years …
Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Gains 18th Sponsor in U.S. Senate
Legislation that would federally legalize marijuana has gained another sponsor in the U.S. Senate, bringing the total number of senators backing the legislation to 18. …
Poll Finds Just 37% of Americans Say Marijuana Is Dangerous
A majority of Americans say marijuana use is not dangerous, while fewer than four in 10 believe it is, according to a new national poll …
Michigan Legal Marijuana Sales Surpass $17 Billion
Michigan has now surpassed $17 billion in combined adult-use and medical marijuana sales, according to a new monthly report released today by the Michigan Cannabis …
Study Finds Cannabis Root-Derived Nanovesicles Suppressed Tumor Growth and Restored Immune Responses
A new study found that nanovesicles derived from Cannabis sativa roots suppressed tumor growth and restored key immune responses in mice, suggesting potential future use …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seeks Portable Cannabis Analyzers Capable of Measuring 18 Cannabinoids
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking to acquire three portable cannabis analyzers capable of measuring 18 cannabinoids for use in field laboratories and mobile …
10-Year Study of 1,000 Patients Finds Medical Marijuana Associated With Major Reductions in Opioid Use, Pain and Disability
A 10-year study involving 1,000 patients with chronic low-back pain found that “medical cannabis therapy was associated with reductions in opioid use, pain intensity, and …
Connecticut to Eliminate 70% THC Cap on Marijuana Concentrates October 1
Connecticut will eliminate its 70% THC potency cap on adult-use marijuana concentrates beginning October 1, while retaining the state’s 35% limit for marijuana flower. The …
