Below is a breakdown of the top cannabis news stories for July 30, 2026, with each title linking to a full article. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 p.m. Pacific Time. This, and future editions, can be found by clicking here. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Access Linked to Reduction …
Utah to Open Applications for New Independent Medical Marijuana Pharmacy on August 3
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) will begin accepting applications Monday for a new independent medical marijuana pharmacy intended to improve access for patients in rural and underserved areas. The application period will run from August 3 through September 2. The license is the second of two independent pharmacy licenses required under House …
Pennsylvania Has Nearly 439,000 Active Medical Marijuana Patients, 196 Dispensaries and 1,937 Approved Practitioners
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program had 438,727 active patient certifications, 196 operational dispensaries and 1,937 approved practitioners, according to the newest data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The department also reported 1,129,606 program-to-date patient registrations, representing everyone who has registered since the program began rather than only those with an active certification. Compared with the …
Greek Doctors Support Medical Marijuana but Report Major Knowledge Gaps, Study Finds
Most oncologists, anesthesiologists and neurologists in Greece view medical marijuana positively, but relatively few are familiar with its use or knowledgeable about potential contraindications, according to a study published in Archives of Hellenic Medicine. Researchers from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Crete surveyed 183 physicians, including 60 anesthesiologists, 60 …
Researchers Identify Key Genetic Regions Controlling Cannabinoid and Terpene Diversity in Marijuana
A relatively small number of genetic regions appear to control much of the variation in major cannabinoids and monoterpenes found in marijuana, according to a new preprint study. Researchers from Southern Cross University, Agriculture Victoria and Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation identified one major region of the marijuana genome associated with four cannabinoids …
Study Validates Rapid Method for Measuring THC, CBD and Other Cannabinoids Without Physical Reference Standards
Researchers say they have validated an Electronic REference To access In vivo Concentrations (ERETIC)-based method for rapidly and simultaneously measuring five major cannabinoids in marijuana extracts without derivatization or physical reference standards. The study, published in Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry, established a quantitative proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H-NMR) method for analyzing tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic …
Policy Analysis Calls for Texas to Expand Medical Marijuana Access for Kidney Disease and Dialysis Patients
Texas should expand its medical marijuana program and improve clinical guidance to better serve patients, especially those with chronic kidney disease and those undergoing dialysis, according to a policy analysis published in Substance Use & Misuse. The analysis, conducted by a researcher from Our Lady of the Lake University, evaluated the effectiveness, limitations and public …
High Tide Completes $7.77 Million Acquisition of Four Ontario Marijuana Stores
High Tide Inc. announced today that it has completed its $7.77 million acquisition of Northern Helm, adding four marijuana stores in Ontario to its retail network. The stores are located in Bowmanville, Kingston, Courtice and Oshawa. With the acquisition complete, High Tide now operates 228 marijuana stores across Canada, including 103 in Ontario. The Calgary-based …
New York Cannabis Reinvestment Program Graduates First Cohort of 13 South Bronx Youth
A workforce development and mentorship program funded through New York’s marijuana tax revenue has graduated its first cohort of 13 young people in the South Bronx. The PODER Youth Leadership Collective is operated by Community Connections for Youth (CCFY) and supported through the state’s Community Grants Reinvestment Fund. The nine-month program serves justice-involved youth ages …
Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Improved Pain and Reduced Opioid Use in Workers’ Compensation Case, Study Finds
Reimbursing medical marijuana through workers’ compensation may be feasible for carefully selected patients with chronic pain, according to a study published in the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. The study, titled “Medical Cannabis Reimbursement in Workers’ Compensation: Insights From a Program Evaluation in Colorado,” evaluated a patient enrolled in the Colorado Division of Workers’ …
