How Congress Is Using Appropriations to Reshape Federal Drug Policy for Veterans
Federal drug policy is shifting as Congress uses funding bills to expand veteran access to cannabis and psychedelics while modernizing VA health care. In Washington, change often arrives not with sweeping declarations but embedded in the fine print of appropriations bills. That’s exactly where the latest movement in federal drug policy is unfolding—quietly but deliberately—through […]
ICE Enforcement Shakes Up Cannabis Labor: A New Reality for Hispanic Workers
Intensified ICE enforcement targeting Hispanic cannabis labor reveals deep legal conflicts, human rights concerns, and economic impacts within America’s growing cannabis industry. As cannabis legalization sweeps across the United States, transforming the industry into a multi-billion-dollar economic powerhouse, federal immigration enforcement has intensified, sending shockwaves through the cannabis labor force. This workforce, overwhelmingly Hispanic and […]
Ayr Wellness and the Connecticut Cannabis Market: High Stakes in a Restrictive Landscape
In an industry defined as much by its volatility as its promise, Ayr Wellness remains a bellwether of the modern cannabis operator’s dilemma. With a footprint that spans multiple states, the company finds itself entrenched in a market that typifies both the reward and the risk of playing in the regulated cannabis space: Connecticut. For […]
Texas Medical Cannabis Reform: HB 46 and the Future of Conservative-State Policy
Texas House Bill 46, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 21, 2025, represents the most substantial transformation of the state’s medical cannabis policy since the creation of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) in 2015. Taking effect on September 1, 2025, HB 46 expands access, product availability, and the licensing framework, and […]
Harold and Kumar Return: A Revival of R-Rated Chaos in a New Age of Stoner Comedy
Harold & Kumar return in a bold reboot that blends classic stoner comedy with fresh cultural relevance for a new generation. The stoner comedy, as a genre, occupies a peculiar cultural sweet spot. Equal parts absurdity and subversion, it takes familiar tropes and filters them through a haze of cannabis-induced clarity, finding sharp social commentary […]
Meta’s Double Standard in Cannabis Content Moderation
Meta’s uneven cannabis content moderation stifles legal industry voices while allowing sensational sex and violence to thrive online. Meta’s platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Threads) have long promised openness, yet in practice they enforce a strict taboo on cannabis content. Recent changes to Meta’s community standards aimed to “allow more speech” on contentious topics. However, cannabis […]
Oregon’s Psilocybin Access Lawsuit and Its Broader Implications
Oregon’s psilocybin therapy access lawsuit challenges restrictions on home treatment, raising national questions about disability rights, medical equity, and drug policy. Oregon’s bold experiment with psilocybin therapy – legalized in 2020 by Measure 109 – broke new ground in U.S. drug and mental health policy. Licensed psilocybin service centers opened in 2023, where trained facilitators […]
Minnesota Reforms Bong Water Law, Signaling Broader Shift in Drug Policy
Minnesota ends harsh penalties for bong water possession, marking a pivotal shift toward more rational and equitable drug policy. For years, Minnesota’s so-called “bong water law” served as a punchline to outsiders and a policy failure to insiders. Now, it’s history. Governor Tim Walz’s signature on a sweeping judiciary and public safety bill marks more […]
Community Impact Fees Are Undermining Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Growth
Ongoing disputes over community impact fees in Massachusetts highlight regulatory gaps, threatening equity goals and straining cannabis industry sustainability. The High Cost of Compliance in a Low-Margin Market Massachusetts cannabis operators are facing a slow-burning financial dilemma buried in regulatory fine print: community impact fees. Framed as a mechanism to reimburse municipalities for costs related […]
Reefer Madness 2025: DEA’s Meme War on Weed
Just Say Know? The DEA Meme Campaign and the Politics of Cannabis Prevention. During National Prevention Week 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration launched a cannabis prevention campaign that’s difficult to take seriously and harder still to ignore. Branded as “Just Say Know”—a nod to the Reagan-era slogan with a veneer of enlightenment—the initiative trades in […]
Cannabis Legalization in Pennsylvania: Navigating the Crossroads of Reform
Pennsylvania moves closer to cannabis legalization as public support grows, lawmakers act, and the state weighs economic, health, and regulatory outcomes Pennsylvania stands at a pivotal juncture in its approach to cannabis policy. Nearly a decade after implementing a medical marijuana program, the state is now seriously considering the leap to full recreational legalization. This […]
Tribal Cannabis Legalization: Mississippi Choctaw Nation Advances Sovereignty and Economic Reform
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is weighing cannabis legalization as a path to tribal sovereignty, economic innovation, and self-regulated governance. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) is approaching a decision that carries weight far beyond the regulatory language on the ballot. The tribe is exploring whether to decriminalize and regulate cannabis on its […]