63 New York dispensary licenses are on hold in federal court
Leafly Dispensaries in Brooklyn and other regions won’t get licensed until a federal court resolves a Michigan man’s claim that the licensing process discriminates against out-of-state operators, blocks interstate commerce, and is unconstitutional. The legal hold up could call the entire adult-use market into question.A new federal lawsuit will delay the issuance of dispensary licenses […]
Four legalization lessons from the 2022 election
Leafly The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture. Elections humble us all. Sooner or later the incumbent gets fired, the pollster makes a wrong call, the powerful tumble. The cannabis legalization movement emerged from Tuesday’s election with two significant victories. Maryland and Missouri will become America’s 20th […]
Snoop Dogg’s right-hand blunt roller is a woman
Leafly Lifestyle Published on November 10, 2022 Renegade Piranha is Snoop Dogg’s A-list blunt roller. But just existing as a woman in the cannabis world comes with challenges to her skills and reputation. (YouTube, Yarmacrazy / Chris Pizzello, AP) Renegade Piranha is a self-made blunt roller to the stars. Other clients include Kid Cudi, Jadakiss, […]
10 weed faux pas to avoid in a social setting
Leafly Lifestyle Published on November 10, 2022 Helpful tips for avoiding a nickname like “The Scorcher.” As with any culture, weed culture has its customs, too. Long-time weed lovers learn a lot of these customs from experience, trial and error, or from good friends. But here at Leafly, we wanted to ensure cannabis’ newcomers were […]
Here Are The Big Midterm Wins And Losses For Cannabis Legalization
The Fresh Toast The 2022 midterm elections were unique and historical for all sorts of reasons. Sure, there was the “red wave” that never came, but there were also ballot measures and victories that will change the trajectory of marijuana legalization in several states. Two states, Missouri and Maryland, both voted to legalize recreational marijuana. […]
Colorado just voted to legalize and decriminalize psychedelics. Here’s what happens next
Leafly After a long and contentious campaign, the people of Colorado have spoken. The Centennial State has voted to legalize and decriminalize various psychedelic drugs via Proposition 122, also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act. Proponents declared victory on Wednesday evening. With 88% of the ballots counted, the measure had eked out a narrow […]
