Cannabis Industry News 07312026

July 31, 2026 Adam Tomaine

A new study conducted by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment on covering medical cannabis through workers' compensation found "clear, measurable reductions in pain alongside significant improvements in physical function, overall mobility, and quality of life"—as well as a reduction in opioid use

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones (D) launched a new Regulated Products Enforcement Unit to oversee actions concerning THC and hemp products, kratom, liquid nicotine vapes and emerging intoxicants.

New Texas Department of State Health Services restrictions on hemp THC products take effect on Friday following a series of court rulings that have alternatively halted and resumed sales of various cannabinoid items.

/FEDERAL

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)spoke about how marijuana rescheduling can ease barriers to research.

/STATES

WisconsinDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, currently an assemblymember, discussed her support for legalizing cannabis during a debate.

ANew HampshireSenate candidate discussed his support for legalizing marijuana in an op-ed.

AFloridaappeals court ruled that employers can fire workers for off-site medical cannabis use.

Missouriregulators filed proposed rules on marijuana dispensary curbside pickup.

Oregonregulators are accepting comments on a petition to amend rules concerning the psilocybin services training program curriculum approval process.

TheDelawareDelaware Maternal & Child Death Review Commission warned in its annual report that "even though cannabis is legal, it effects the health of pregnant women and developing babies and can lead to complications during pregnancy and in childhood."

/LOCAL

Manhattan'sborough president said he is “outraged” that the cannabis drinks are being sold in bodegas.

/INTERNATIONAL

Israeliofficials closed an investigation of alleged dumping of Canadian medical cannabis into the country's market.

/SCIENCE & HEALTH

A study found that "as cannabis becomes legal and commercialized, the likelihood of using it overantidepressantsseems to increase, especially among females."

A study found that arginylglycylaspartic acid-functionalized, CBD-loaded lipid nanoparticles "improved cognition and metabolic balance inAlzheimer's diseaserats."

/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS

The Washington Post editorial boardsaid the Trump administration's military attacks on suspected drug boats has "accomplished nothing."

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of Americais asking its supporters to send letters urging Congress not to reverse the scheduled recriminalization of hemp THC products this year

/BUSINESS

High Tide Inc.closed its acquisition of J. Supply Holdings Inc., operating as Northern Helm.

Teslais being sued by an employee who claims he was improperly discriminated against and denied a job transfer due to medical cannabis use.

Canadianretailers sold C$485 million worth of legal marijuana products in May.Rosario Dawsonis urging Congress to reverse a planned ban on hemp THC drinks.

/CULTURE

Rosario Dawsonis urging Congress to reverse a planned ban on hemp THC drinks.