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Pot Culture Magazine returns with Vol. 02 of Reefer Report Card, our new Saturday breakdown of weed-world chaos. Florida moves to strip cards from patients with past charges, a Queens dispensary submits a fake FDNY letter, Missouri wants weed sold like beer, and North Carolina takes two very different paths on policy. Grade incoming.
As THC drinks crash the party, are we witnessing the slow death of booze or just another dispensary fad in a pretty can? From barstools to backyard hangs, this feature sizes up the growing rivalry between cannabis beverages and alcohol. Are weed drinks the next wave—or just liquid hype?
Colorado just lost $20 million in cannabis sales, and it’s not a fluke. From hemp loopholes to collapsing tourism, this feature investigates what’s really behind the budget cuts and how the cracks in Colorado’s cannabis economy could foreshadow a national unraveling. If the “gold standard” of legalization is struggling, what does that mean for everyone else?
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.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to ban cannabis flowers, including industrial hemp, despite its economic and environmental benefits. This policy threatens a €500 million industry, undermines sustainable agricultural practices, and ignores the historical significance of hemp. Advocates are urged to push back against this regressive action for farmer livelihoods and scientific evidence.
As of 2025, cannabis policy is evolving globally, with notable developments in California, Germany, Thailand, and Morocco. California will introduce consumption lounges; Germany is legalizing cannabis, aiming to reduce the black market; Thailand has reversed legalization, and Morocco seeks to dominate cannabis exports. Consumers must stay informed and engaged amidst these changes.
