Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.
Here’s what you may have missed over the last week:
Biden’s Smoke-and-Mirrors Act
President Biden’s handling of his cannabis prisoner release promise continues to be a political circus. He dodged yet another question this week about making good on his pledge to release cannabis prisoners before leaving office. The lack of action has become all too familiar. As he sidesteps the question about releasing prisoners, the clock continues to tick louder.
Wisconsin: A Ballot Battle
Governor Tony Evers wants the people of Wisconsin to have a say on cannabis, but the GOP is blocking the ballot like an old-school prohibitionist. It’s a classic standoff, but with public support growing, the people might just win this one by sheer force.
New York’s Cannabis Awakening
After a sluggish start, New York’s cannabis market is catching fire. Sales are soaring, demand is growing, and regulators are giddy with the profits rolling in. The state is starting to resemble a real cannabis powerhouse—finally catching up with the hype.
Florida’s Medical Cannabis Win
In a rare win for medical cannabis advocates, Florida has passed a law protecting workers from getting axed for off-duty cannabis use. It’s a small victory, but it’s progress in a state that’s historically taken its sweet time getting anything done.
Sports Leagues Finally Evolving
Sports leagues are finally pulling their heads out of the sand. The NFL, NBA, and others are revising their cannabis policies, realizing they can’t keep running from the inevitable. The war on cannabis in sports is slowly coming to a halt, and it’s about damn time.
Cannabis and Music: The New Frontier
In an act of pure stoner science, researchers are now studying how cannabis affects our enjoyment of music. At cannabis lounges, no less. Who knows—maybe weed will officially be recognized as the secret sauce to a killer playlist.
