Nevada’s Consumption Lounge Experiment: Successes and Setbacks

Nevada’s long-anticipated cannabis hospitality era finally got real in 2024 when Smoke & Mirrors, a lounge adjacent to Thrive Cannabis Marketplace just off the Las Vegas Strip, opened its doors on February 23.

Cannabis Vape Safety Under the Microscope

Cannabis vape cartridges have surged in popularity, offering consumers portability and convenience unmatched by traditional flower.

Alabama Signs Bill to Regulate Hemp-Derived Products Under THC Limits

In a move that could reshape Alabama’s hemp landscape, Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 445 into law on May 14, 2025.

Raids, Padlocks, and Task Forces: Inside America’s War on Illicit Cannabis

Over the past five years, the U.S. government has stepped up its campaign against the cannabis black market, even as state-level legalization continues to expand.