Cannabis Policy & Legalization
Global cannabis legislation, decriminalization efforts, and legal battles shaping the industry.
Hudson County moves fast. You feel it in the parking lots, the sidewalks, the way people walk like they’ve got somewhere to be. That’s why most dispensaries up here can feel a little out of place. Too many of them lean into the “high-end showroom” thing, bright and sterile, like you’re supposed to whisper and…
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Hawaii officials have released a report on the potential economic impact of recreational marijuana legalization in the state, including revenue implications related to domestic and international tourism. The report from Cannabis Public Policy Consulting—which was commissioned by the Hawaii Department of Health’s (DOH) Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation—looked at a wide range of…
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Virginia House lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana sales—one of several cannabis reform proposals under consideration in the 2026 session. After companion versions of the legislation advanced through a House subcommittee and a Senate committee last week, the full House General Laws Committee passed the measure from Del. Paul Krizek…
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Maryland lawmakers have filed bills to extend a psychedelic task force through the end of 2027 to develop updated recommendations on expanding therapeutic access to the novel drugs and potentially creating a regulatory framework for broader legalization. Sen. Brian Feldman (D) and Del. Pam Guzzone (D) last week introduced companion versions of the legislation for…
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There was a time when cannabis culture had its heroes. Its anti-establishment icons who made rebellion look fun, made counterculture accessible, and made prohibition look absurd through the power of comedy, art, and sheer audacity. Cheech and Chong turned stoner culture into mainstream entertainment in the 1970s and 80s, right in the teeth of Nixon’s…
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In recent years, a new trend has swept the culinary world and made its way into kitchens around the world: yes, we’re talking about the air fryer. At first, many people viewed it with apprehension… What do you mean you can fry without oil and only with air? What kind of sorcery is this? However,…
Air Fryer Changed Your Life? Now You Can Also Decarb Read More »
A Utah lawmaker has filed a bill for the 2026 session that would decriminalize marijuana and make it so that people caught possessing small amounts of cannabis would not face the threat of jail time for first-time offenses. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Grant Amjad Miller (D), would reduce the penalty for possession of up…
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A GOP congressional lawmaker says he’d like to see his state of Arizona roll back its voter-approved marijuana legalization law with an initiative that could be on the November ballot—but he acknowledged that President Donald Trump’s recent federal rescheduling order could complicate that prohibitionist push. Two Republican members of Arizona’s U.S. House delegation spoke with…
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The first government-run marijuana retailer in Minnesota is set to open its doors next week, local officials say. After getting cleared to build the facility, the city of Anoka said it has completed construction and is ready to become operational beginning on Wednesday, February 6. Anoka is one of more than a dozen Minnesota cities…
First Government-Run Marijuana Store In Minnesota Will Open Next Week, Read More »
Strains A longtime staple in the northwest, Blackberry Kush buds are large, dense and covered in sparkling crystals. Published on January 27, 2026 Demand for anything Kush has skyrocketed and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. It seems like hundreds of new Kush strains have been created in order to keep up…
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