TribeTokes, a female-founded cannabis company, is making waves in the hemp market with a curated line of THCA-rich flower pre-rolls designed to deliver both purity and potency. Founded with a mission to provide high-quality, transparent products, the brand emphasizes careful cultivation, rigorous testing, and thoughtful consumer experience.The company’s ethos is simple: never … [Read more...] about TribeTokes Elevates the THCA Flower Market with Premium Pre-Rolls
“No Buzzkill, Please”: Rhode Island Bars Push Back on Hemp THC Drink Ban
Bars and restaurants across Rhode Island are pushing back against a proposed rule that would prohibit on-site sales of hemp-derived THC beverages, arguing the move would unnecessarily disrupt a growing and responsibly managed market.The proposal, discussed during a recent public hearing held by state cannabis regulators, would prevent hospitality venues from serving … [Read more...] about “No Buzzkill, Please”: Rhode Island Bars Push Back on Hemp THC Drink Ban
Decarboxylation Explained: How Cannabis Becomes Active
Decarboxylation is one of the most important—and often misunderstood—processes in cannabis science. It is the chemical reaction that transforms raw cannabis into a form that delivers the effects most consumers expect, whether through smoking, vaping, or infused products.In its natural state, cannabis produces cannabinoids in acidic forms. Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), for … [Read more...] about Decarboxylation Explained: How Cannabis Becomes Active
Sniff Test Wins: Why the Nose May Be Cannabis’s New Quality Control
For years, cannabis quality has been measured almost exclusively by one number: THC percentage. Higher potency has long been treated as synonymous with better product. But a growing body of research and emerging technology suggest the industry may be heading in a very different direction — one where aroma matters more than strength.Scientists and product developers are … [Read more...] about Sniff Test Wins: Why the Nose May Be Cannabis’s New Quality Control
Pennsylvania Sees Green Light, Not Just Green Plants
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says recent shifts in federal cannabis policy may finally clear the runway for adult-use marijuana legalization in the Commonwealth.While presenting his 2026–2027 budget proposal, Shapiro pointed to the federal government’s move to reschedule cannabis as a sign that Washington is easing its stance. According to the governor, that change … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Sees Green Light, Not Just Green Plants
Congress Says “Just Visiting”: D.C. Still Can’t Sell Weed
President Donald Trump has signed a federal spending bill that once again prevents the District of Columbia from legalizing and launching recreational marijuana sales, continuing a policy that has stalled the city’s cannabis market for more than a decade.The restriction appears in the annual Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill and prohibits D.C. from … [Read more...] about Congress Says “Just Visiting”: D.C. Still Can’t Sell Weed
Move Over Roses, This Weed Just Won “Best in Show”
A cannabis strain has made horticultural history by winning a top public award at one of Europe’s most prestigious garden exhibitions, beating out traditional favorites like roses, tulips, and other ornamental staples.The victory took place at IPM Essen, Germany’s leading international horticulture trade fair, where attendees voted on the most impressive new plant on display. … [Read more...] about Move Over Roses, This Weed Just Won “Best in Show”
High Hopes, Low Rulings: Shelton’s No-Go on Ganja
A long-running legal effort to bring a cannabis dispensary to Shelton, Connecticut, has officially gone up in smoke. The Connecticut Appellate Court has denied a final appeal from Rodeo Cannabis, ending the company’s attempt to open a combined medical and recreational marijuana retail location in the city.Rodeo Cannabis had proposed a roughly 2,000-square-foot dispensary with … [Read more...] about High Hopes, Low Rulings: Shelton’s No-Go on Ganja
California Spends Millions Figuring Out What “Real” Weed Should Taste Like
California is taking its role as a cannabis pioneer very seriously — so seriously that the state is spending millions to figure out something most stoners take for granted: what counts as a legitimate cannabis flavor.Since legalization, California has invested heavily in research to understand not just the plant itself, but the broader social, economic, and health effects of … [Read more...] about California Spends Millions Figuring Out What “Real” Weed Should Taste Like
Shrooms on the Rise: The Psychedelic Comeback Nobody Saw Coming
Once relegated to the fringes of counterculture, psychedelics are making a serious comeback. Compounds like psilocybin — the star of “magic mushrooms” — are now being studied for mental health benefits, including depression, PTSD, and addiction, signaling a shift from taboo to therapeutic.Public perception is changing fast. What was once dismissed as reckless experimentation is … [Read more...] about Shrooms on the Rise: The Psychedelic Comeback Nobody Saw Coming
