Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
[PRESS RELEASE] – AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2025 – The Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of Senate Bill 5 during a special session of the 89th Texas Legislature:“Some Texas lawmakers are once again ignoring the facts, the public and the governor.“Despite Governor Abbott’s veto of S.B. 3 and…
Texas Hemp Business Council Responds to Senate Bill 5’s Proposed Read More »
What began as a continuing education initiative for Florida attorneys has since blossomed into one of the most influential cannabis business associations in the southeastern U.S. CLAB—short for Cannabis Law, Accounting, and Business—was born from a simple but potent observation: “If you put a bunch of lawyers in a room, nothing happens. But if you…
Building a Global Cannabis Dialogue in South Florida – Cannabis Read More »
For many, the cannabis policy reform movement is rooted in the quest for personal liberty. Legalization isn’t just about getting high; it’s about being able to live your life the way you want to live it. In too many places, however, the legalization of cannabis does not include the freedom to grow the plant. Instead,…
Is Cannabis Really Legal If You Can’t Grow Your Own Read More »
The cannabis industry is growing quickly—and so is the competition. For cultivators looking to stay ahead, there’s more to success than just expanding canopy space. If you already hold a cannabis license, and depending on your location, there are smart ways to diversify your income and scale your business without investing in more lights or…
How to Build New Revenue Paths for Burgeoning Cannabis Cultivators Read More »
“Cannabis is dangerous.” “Weed leads you to other drugs.” “Marijuana opens the door to harder substances.” How many times have we heard these claims, without clear support or solid scientific evidence behind them? Too many to count, right? Now, a study backed by the Japanese government itself is using hard data to dismantle one of…
Japanese Study Busts the ‘Gateway Drug’ Myth, With Gov’t Support Read More »
Let’s face it, the hemp space can be tough to navigate. Whether you’re a wholesale distributor or retailer sourcing compliant, high-margin hemp products or launching your house brand, the challenges are real. Also, cannabis brands are aiming to cross into the hemp market for national expansion, but the complex patchwork of regulations, red tape and…
Inside the Industry’s Best-Kept Secret: Meet the Manufacturer Scaling Cannabis Read More »
The Texas Senate has now formally pass a bill that would outlaw consumable hemp products with any detectable amount of THC—even as the governor, who recently vetoed similar legislation during the regular session, continues to call for the state to regulate rather than ban the products outright. Senators voted 21–8 to approve SB 5, from…
Texas Senate Passes Bill To Criminalize Most Consumable Hemp Products, Read More »
Sponsored TooHi relieves the psychoactive effects of THC through a special blended formula made with natural ingredients. Regain focus and awareness, and snap out of it with TooHi. Published on July 22, 2025 As cannabis legalization swept across the United States, a major change has taken place in the way the plant is bred: Cultivators…
How TooHi Helps People Come Down from THC Highs Read More »
The old stereotype of the lazy, unmotivated stoner is officially dead. A new poll from NuggMD has delivered a devastating blow to prohibition propaganda by revealing that 54% of cannabis consumers report that marijuana use has had a positive impact on their careers – including 28% who describe that impact as “very positive.” Only 10%…
The Cannabis Career Catalyst: How Marijuana Users Are Outperforming Their Read More »
Hawaii can proudly tout itself as a geographic destination synonymous with a long-standing cannabis culture. But for Big Island Grown (BIG), a legacy of growing crops goes well beyond pot. “Big Island Grown has a deep history rooted in agriculture,” says co-founder and CEO Jaclyn Moore. “The location of our production center was once home…
