America's two smallest states are in the middle of the fight to legalize marijuana. Rhode Island and Delaware's legislatures recently passed bills to legalize it, but only one of the two governors signed them into law. That would be Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee on My 25. In Delaware, Gov. John Carney vetoed a similar bill on May 24.
Cartels are the new gangsters and TV and movie producers have noticed, responding with with hardcore series like "Breaking Bad," "Narcos" and "Ozark," which just ended it's four-season run on Netflix with the proverbial bang.
"Good Mourning" stars Machine Gun Kelly as the leader of a group of stoners. Directed by Kelly and Mod Sun, the riotous comedy depicts one extremely high day in L.A.
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz has never been a fan of recreational cannabis. He stated on May 19: "We need to get Pennsylvanians back at work, and I don't want marijuana to be a hindrance to that."
In 2021, Sacha Baron Cohen sued Solar Sustainable Cannabis in Massachusetts for using his likeness on a billboard. He has since dropped the suit. In 2002, Cohen appeared on the cover of High Times as Ali G.
Pennsylvania's pro-legalization Lt. Gov. John Fetterman won the Democratic nomination for the state's open U.S. Senate seat by a 59% margin in the primary on May 17. He'll face either Dr. Mehmet Oz or Dave McCormick in November.
CelebStoner Woody Harrelson called the May 13 opening of his West Hollywood pot shop, The Woods, "The greatest day I've had in a long time." Bill Maher, an investor in the business, was there as well.
All is not well in 311 land. The popular group that dates back to the '90s is reeling from a fan revolt over drummer Chad Sexton's reactionary social media posts and opinions. This could lead to the departure of at least one band member.
