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Cannabis Lies Vol. 16: The Local Control Lie exposes how legal cannabis can still be blocked after legalization passes. From California’s retail-access map to New York and New Jersey opt-outs, the article shows how local control can turn a legal market into a permission slip with no storefront.
Pew’s May 26, 2026 report says only 11 percent of U.S. adults want marijuana illegal in all cases. Pot Culture Magazine examines what that means for cannabis legalization, federal marijuana law, employment testing, immigration policy, banking barriers, and the drug war machinery still protecting prohibition after the public moved on.
Connecticut is cracking down on smoke shops, raiding stores and seizing federally legal hemp products. Lawmakers claim it’s about public safety, but small businesses say it’s a power grab for corporate cannabis. Our Dot Com feature exposes how this “hemp witch hunt” is reshaping legalization into prohibition 2.0
Ohio is set to begin recreational marijuana sales by mid-June, following the approval of new licensing rules for dispensaries. The dual licensing program will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to sell non-medical products, ensuring a swift rollout. The new law permits adults 21 and over to purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow up to six plants
As Louisiana edges closer to a pivotal transformation in cannabis policy, House Bill 707 proposes not just to legalize adult-use cannabis, but to overhaul the state's regulatory framework. This measure lays the groundwork for a potential economic boom and enhanced safety regulations, setting the stage for a profound shift in 2024 and beyond