Virginia just greenlit its long-delayed cannabis market. But is the launch plan built to last, or is it already showing cracks? The blueprint promises equity, protection from corporate takeover, and sustainable access. Advocates say it could be the first real test of Southern legalization. Pot Culture breaks it all down with facts, receipts, and no hedging.
The $534M Cannabis Heist: California’s War on Competition
California seized $534 million worth of “illegal” weed in 2024, claiming it was about public safety—but was it really? While legacy growers get raided, contaminated corporate weed gets a free pass. This isn’t about protecting consumers—it’s about eliminating competition. We follow the money to expose who actually benefits from California’s war on weed.
DIY Weed Growing: Skip the Dispensary, Cultivate at Home
The legal weed market was supposed to be a win for cannabis consumers, but instead, it’s pricing them out. With dispensaries charging insane markups for weak flower, more people are skipping the middleman and growing their own fire. Homegrown cannabis is fresher, stronger, and way cheaper. Ready to ditch dispensary prices? Here’s why you should start growing now.