New York's likely next mayor, 33-year-old Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, was a big supporter of the state's marijuana legalization legislation in 2021. He recently said, "I’ve purchased marijuana at a legal cannabis shop."
Republican West Texas district attorney Sarah Stogner hit the national stage when she lit a joint on her ranch and broadcast it via TikTok and X on Aug. 2. "Free the plant," she posted.
After receiving threats over reggae artist Matisyahu performing at the upcoming Boston Freedom Rally, MassCann canceled the booking while promising to bring him back next year.
The New York City Cannabis Festival & Resource Fair debuted in Harlem on July 19 with an appearance by embattled Mayor Eric Adams, who called for a decrease in State cannabis taxes.
Former managing director of Benzinga Cannabis, Javier Hasse has been selected to editorially lead High Times. The company's new owner John Kesselman confirmed to CelebStoner, "He's acting EIC (Editor-in-Chief) right now."
