Seun and Femi Kuti reflect on their father’s ritual cannabis use, state persecution, and his Early Influence Award—offering lessons for today’s cannabis culture.

At Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture Conference, protesters challenged MAPS over work in Israel, igniting a raw debate on ethics, equity, and community accountability.

The Wu-Tang icon’s TICAL Official links with Weedgets on a white-and-gold Maze-X Pipe—merging ritual and design while spotlighting culture, craftsmanship, and community.

NCIA's 14th Lobbying Days arrived on the heels of the DOJ's April order moving state-regulated medical cannabis to Schedule III. Here's what Congress heard—and what DMV-area consumers and delivery operators should watch.

Filter’s op-ed reframes meth, policing, sentencing by purity, and harm reduction gaps—plus why that narrative matters for DMV drug policy and cannabis debates.

After an 8% rate took effect last month, San Luis Obispo County supervisors agreed to return the cannabis gross‑receipts tax to 6% starting Oct. 1, per MJBizDaily.

A plain‑English guide to the difference between an altered “state” and an altered “sense of self,” why it matters for cannabis users, and how to apply it responsibly.

Discover how multi-state operators manage marijuana delivery regulations, transport compliance, and shifting local rules across key cannabis markets.

House approves a bipartisan bill delaying the federal hemp ban until December 11, while non-naturally derived compounds face a November deadline.

Aurora told shareholders not to tender to Curaleaf’s hostile bid and signaled it’s weighing alternatives, sharpening focus on valuation, upside sharing, and voting control.

How state-backed loan-loss reserves can unlock bank capital for sun-grown farmers, wholesale aggregators, and delivery networks.

Explore how High Times restarted its iconic 1974 THMQ price index using live POS data and what it signals for local DMV shoppers.

An in-depth look at Bulgarian artist Zdravko Zdravkov's vintage digital collage work, showcased by Cannabis Now and framing modern weed culture.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2249 to restrict cannabis packaging, labeling, and ads that could appeal to children, including banning images of cartoons, candies, and sweets.

High Times' Terp Sherpa column reveals the hottest cannabis strains for September 2026. Discover the award-winning genetics, terpene profiles, and what these trends mean for the DMV.

High Times reports two deaths after a Sand Springs extraction blast. We unpack what’s known, why compliance matters, and how DMV operators should respond.

Submersion Festival is trading the discreet smoking circle for a central, curated cannabis village. Here’s what their blueprint means for the future of events and the DMV's cannabis lifestyle.

The DEA released the corrected 2,533-page marijuana rescheduling hearing transcript on Aug 25-26, 2026 — with 294 corrections including several that change the factual record. Here is what witnesses said under oath and what it means for DC, MD, and VA cannabis consumers. This article was researched and written with AI assistance by the Bud Lords AI Newsroom.

Toad Venom, pheno hunting, and drama weed are dominating cannabis culture in 2026. Learn what makes a strain go viral, how to separate hype from quality, and find premium flower in the DMV. This article was researched and written with AI assistance by the Bud Lords AI Newsroom.

Daily cannabis use now surpasses daily drinking in the US. Your 2026 THC beverage guide covers top launches like Verano Easy Landings and Wade x Cann, dosing tips, DMV legality, and where to shop. This article was researched and written with AI assistance by the Bud Lords AI Newsroom.