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California's cannabis task force claims $222 million in Q3 seizures, but what does it really mean? From inflated “street value” math to equity hypocrisy and late-night smoke signals, Pot Culture Magazine unpacks the truth behind the raids. Who wins when cops crush unlicensed weed? The optics might sell, but the market’s still broken and the headlines don’t fix it.
While California brags about record-setting cannabis seizures, the legal market is bleeding out. This feature rips into the state’s failed enforcement-first strategy, exposing the hypocrisy of Governor Newsom’s war on “illegal” weed while licensed shops go under. Legacy growers are sidelined, consumers get shafted, and culture is burning
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.
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.
Mississippi’s latest $1 million marijuana bust isn’t a win—it’s proof that prohibition still fuels the black market. The weed was legal in California, illegal in Mississippi, and bound for North Carolina, highlighting how outdated laws keep real reform from happening.
Severe weather is wreaking havoc on cannabis supply chains, leaving customers with dry, subpar weed. But who’s responsible? Dispensaries, black market dealers, or the weather itself? We break it down, offering insights into how consumers can demand better and avoid getting ripped off.
