Cannabis And Culture

Arkansas voters are set to see a marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot after activists collect more than double the required signatures to qualify. Responsible Growth Arkansas submitted just over 190,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office in order to qualify the measure. Only 89,151 valid signatures are required to qualify for ballot

Organizers at the Great New York State Fair confirm cannabis consumption will be allowed this year in areas where tobacco smoking is allowed. According to Ganjapreneur, “Cannabis smoking was allowed at the fair last year; however, organizers were reportedly reconsidering the policy following complaints.” This year, there are six designated outdoor smoking areas around the

The cannabis industry is booming, and New Mexico is no exception. In July, the state’s cannabis dispensaries generated a record-breaking $40.3 million in medical and adult-use sales. According to figures released by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office, medical cannabis sales topped $16.8 million and adult-use sales reached a staggering $23.5 million. These numbers are almost

Athens-Clarke County lowers the consequences for possessing small amounts of marijuana to a $35 fine. This is a big deal because, in the state of Georgia, the punishment for pot possession is notoriously high. At the state level, possessing more than an ounce of cannabis is a felony. According to NORML, “Possession of 1 ounce