Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
The sober-curious wave just got a serious jolt of flavor and credibility. Snoop Dogg’s Iconic Tonics has joined forces with cult-favorite plant-based restaurant group The Butcher’s Daughter and their record-spinning wine bar, Only The Wild Ones. The partnership is rolling out in New York and Los Angeles this month, dropping a lineup of functional, zero-proof…
Snoop Dogg & The Butcher’s Daughter Seek To Redefine What Read More »
The California Senate has approved an Assembly-passed bill put a pause on a recently enacted tax hike on marijuana products. About a week after the Senate Appropriations Committee cleared the legislation from Assemblymember Matt Haney (D), the full chamber passed it on Wednesday. Because it was amended, the measure must return to the Assembly for…
California Senate Passes Bill To Delay Marijuana Tax Hike That Read More »
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has been at the center of psychedelic science and advocacy for nearly four decades. From MDMA-assisted therapy trials to policy reform campaigns, the nonprofit has helped steer psychedelics from the underground into mainstream conversation. Now, as it approaches its 40th anniversary, MAPS is turning the page on leadership…
Meet MAPS’ New Co-Executive Directors: Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Read More »
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order on Sept. 10 that directs three state agencies to implement polices to further regulate the state’s multibillion-dollar market for hemp products containing THC and other intoxicating cannabinoids.The governor plans to utilize his executive powers after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the presiding officer of the state Senate,…
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The iconic moniker Cannabis Cash Queen is so catchy, Cannabis & Tech Today had to get to know Jennifer Makris, the woman who wears it well. Firstly, where did it originate? “I appeared on a podcast where the host referred to me that way!” said Makris. “In that moment, the Cannabis Cash Queen was crowned!…
How Jen Makris, the Cannabis Cash Queen, Counts the Money Read More »
Few countries have seen as many cannabis ups and downs as Thailand. Just three years ago, it surprised the entire world by decriminalizing pot and ushering in a cultural, tourism and economic boom that transformed its image in Asia. Shops, dispensaries, and a green rush delighted travelers and locals alike. But there was also legal…
Thailand Names ‘Cannabis King’ as Prime Minister: A Chance for Read More »
Hemp is not what it used to be. Once dismissed as rope and rags, the hemp plant is now being redefined not just by its industrial potential but by its cannabinoid chemistry. To truly understand hemp and how it fits into modern cannabis science, we need to talk about chemotypes. A chemotype refers to the…
What Are Cannabis Chemotypes? A Guide to Hemp’s Five Categories Read More »
[PRESS RELEASE] – SEATTLE, Sept. 10, 2025 – PRESS RELEASE – Canada is, for the first time, consistently seeing pre-rolls surpass flower as the highest-grossing cannabis category in the country, according to the Top 50 Canadian Pre-Roll Brands of 2025 industry report just released by Custom Cones USA, the leading provider of pre-rolled cones, pre-roll packaging and pre-roll machines worldwide.Drawing…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – BRONXVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2025 – TokenWorks Inc., North America’s premier provider of ID scanning and age verification solutions, announced the successful completion of the nation’s largest commercial deployment of mobile driver’s license (mDL) verification technology in partnership with ONEPROOF, the leading provider of ISO 18013-5 and ISO 18013-7 compliant mobile driver’s license verification solutions. This landmark achievement demonstrates…
A congressional committee has approved a spending bill with an attached report that says researchers should be studying a broader range of marijuana products that better represent “the variety, quality and potency of commonly available cannabis strains” that consumers are actually using. The House Appropriations Committee report approved on Tuesday covering Labor, Health and Human…
Congressional Committee Wants Marijuana Studies To Include Strains With More Read More »
