Governor Greg Abbott’s surprise veto of SB 3 handed a rare loss to Texas prohibitionists, keeping hemp-derived THC products legal, for now. But Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already plotting revenge. This report breaks down the politics, the power struggle, and what the veto really means for cannabis in Texas. The war on weed isn’t over. It just changed shape.
Reefer Report Card: The Week in Weed, RatedJune 22, 2025 – Vol. 02
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.
Cannabis Industry’s $123 Billion Boost Is a Big F*ck You to Critics
The cannabis industry is expected to pump $123.6 billion into the U.S. economy in 2025. That’s not just growth—it’s a cultural reckoning. Built by the same community they tried to erase, this number doesn’t just shut down critics. It buries them.
Cinema High: The Future of Cannabis-Friendly Movie Experiences
What if you could light up during the movie? Thanks to new laws in New York and Massachusetts, cannabis-friendly cinemas are moving from stoner fantasy to cultural reality. This feature explores the legal shakeups, industry impact, and how theaters could become the next frontier in social cannabis consumption.
Texas Declares War on THC: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Crusade Against Cannabis
Texas is ground zero for the next great cannabis battle. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing an all-out ban on THC, doubling down on outdated drug war rhetoric. But Texas is changing—legalization is gaining ground, cities are fighting back, and Big Pharma, private prisons, and the alcohol industry are scrambling to keep weed illegal. This isn’t just a ban—it’s a war.
Brazil’s Cannabis Power Play: Can Embrapa Dominate the Industry?
Brazil’s Embrapa is launching a 12-year cannabis research program that could turn the country into a global weed powerhouse. Could this push Brazil toward legalization?