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 […]
Psychedelic Therapy at the Neuroimmune Crossroads
New research reveals psychedelic therapy recalibrates brain and immune system interactions, offering promising integrated treatments for anxiety, depression, and inflammatory disorders. In recent years scientists have begun to understand that psychedelic therapy does more than expand consciousness – it also engages the immune system. Traditionally, psychedelics were studied solely for their effects on neural circuits […]
Texas Marijuana Legalization? Reform Momentum Builds as Public Support Surges
Texas marijuana laws face mounting pressure for reform as shifting public opinion, economic potential, and criminal justice concerns reshape the state’s cannabis debate. The debate over marijuana reform has long simmered beneath the surface in Texas, but recent years have brought it to a rolling boil. What was once a fringe issue, discussed in hushed […]
AZ Smokeout by Trap Culture: Where Cannabis Culture Meets West Coast Legends
Trap Culture’s AZ Smokeout brings live West Coast hip-hop, custom car shows, top vendors, and cannabis culture together in Phoenix on May 10 for an epic 21+ event Arizona’s cannabis scene is gearing up for something huge. Trap Culture, in partnership with Ikonic Productions, is proud to present the AZ Smokeout—an all-day celebration that fuses […]
MMJ Health Labs Lawsuit Spotlights Cannabis Corporate Litigation Risks
A high-stakes lawsuit between MMJ Health Labs and its former COO highlights critical issues in cannabis corporate litigation, data security, and executive accountability. The lawsuit filed by Florida-based MMJ Health Labs LLC against its former chief operating officer has cast a spotlight on a pressing issue in the cannabis industry: the delicate balance between corporate […]
The ‘California Sober’ Movement: Redefining Drinking Culture Through Cannabis
The California sober movement is transforming drinking culture by replacing alcohol with cannabis and functional beverages, prioritizing wellness, clarity, and personal choice. For generations, drinking has been tethered to ritual. Toasts, celebrations, awkward first dates—all accompanied by a clink of glass and a subtle cultural expectation. But as the health-and-wellness movement matured, and as younger […]
Could Nevada’s Psychedelic Push Accelerate Policy Reform in Arizona?
Nevada’s psychedelic resolution signals a growing shift in national drug policy—and Arizona may be closer than ever to joining the movement for psychedelic policy reform. Nevada may be grabbing headlines for its legislative leap into psychedelic reform, but its latest move could carry implications far beyond the state line. Earlier this year, the Nevada Senate […]
Cannabis Lobbying: A Costly Gamble with Little Return
Despite millions spent on cannabis lobbying, industry donations have yielded little federal reform, revealing a costly and ineffective strategy for change. The cannabis industry’s foray into political finance—cannabis lobbying at its most ambitious—has proven to be a multi-million-dollar gamble with remarkably little to show for it. Major operators have funneled massive contributions into campaign coffers, […]