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Reefer Report Card Vol. 04: Connecticut cracks down on smoke shops, Michigan diverts cannabis taxes into lawsuits, and Maryland’s marijuana pardon effort stalls. Santa Barbara ends weed enforcement while Mike Tyson asks Trump for cannabis reform. Pot Culture Magazine rates the week’s wins and fails.
Every summer, Reddit stoners spiral into panic about TSA dogs and airport cannabis busts. This feature separates myth from reality, breaking down what drug dogs actually detect, what TSA really cares about, and where your weed could land you in deep trouble. If you think peanut butter tricks will save you, this is your pre-flight gut check.
Weed is getting cheaper but it’s not a win. Behind those $49 ounces and $2 prerolls is an industry bleeding out. Overproduction, bad policy, and corporate greed are killing quality, crushing independents, and leaving consumers with less than they bargained for. This isn’t a correction. It’s collapse.
Gold Flora’s implosion wasn’t a one-off—it was a warning. From ballooned budgets to influencer-backed ego trips, Big Weed’s collapse in California shows what happens when hype and hubris replace substance and sustainability. We break it all down and expose how the industry got too loud, too fast, and now can’t afford the silence.
New Mexico's cannabis industry remains troubled despite increased enforcement efforts and regulatory changes. Legal businesses struggle against illegal sales and preferential treatment for larger operators. Issues such as oversaturation and regional disparities persist, with critics emphasizing the need for fair enforcement. The state's unique cannabis model is at risk without timely reforms.
Think dispensary weed is always safe? Not so fast. Pesticides, mold, and heavy metals are still making it into legal cannabis. We break down what’s happening and what you can do about it.
