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California lawmakers finally moved to ease the crushing cannabis excise tax, but after years of bleeding growers dry, is it reform or just window dressing? Pot Culture Magazine digs into the numbers, the damage, and the politics behind the belated rollback.
George Washington grew weed—or at least, what the government would call weed today. So why can’t you? The same country that puts his face on the money still locks people up for growing the same plant he did. The hypocrisy is off the charts, and we’re diving into why America’s prohibitionist policies are a broken relic of the past.
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?
Hawaii is on the brink of legalizing recreational marijuana. Here’s what’s in the bill, how it’s different from past efforts, and what happens next.
Florida's Amendment 3, aimed at legalizing recreational cannabis for adults, failed to pass with only 56% support, falling short of the required 60%. Despite significant funding and advocacy, backlash from Governor DeSantis and anti-marijuana campaigns hindered progress. The push for legalization continues, though challenges are expected to grow.
