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greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon |Charlotte Matthews
When New York legalized recreational cannabis people from all sides grew excited for the tourism potential. One hopeful company built an immersive cannabis experience called The House of Cannabis NYC (THC NYC). This space took up a large footprint in Lower Manhattan. The space opened on 4/20 in 2023, promising those who smoke weed as much entertainment as those who don’t. It also served as a cannabis museum that promised to honor the trivialized struggle of advocates who built the industry.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon |Charlotte Matthews
As cannabis culture widens, there is space for more subsets. One of those cultures centers on girlie things. Gabby Windey has invigorated this world as of late with a combination of a recent win on the television series The Traitors, viral social media supercuts of her podcast, and her overall “girls girl” vibe.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Brian Brown |Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock
At GreenState, we’re doing our best to keep you updated on the latest in cannabis law in the US. That’s why we partnered with Legalization Nation, an explanatory comic strip by Box Brown that provides a perspective to consumers and patients on the complexities of the emerging legal cannabis industry.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock
The popularity of infused foods and drinks is exploding across the country. The beverage category alone is projected to balloon from a value of $3 billion in 2024 to $117 billion by 2032. With increased demand comes increased supply, and the market is quickly becoming saturated—brands must secure wider visibility and distribution to succeed. How are the big hemp deals getting done?
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon
Pop culture has depicted the acid trip in movies, television, music, and so many mediums since its hallucinogenic properties were discovered. Albert Hoffman began synthesizing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) from ergot fungus in hopes of stimulating the circulatory and respiratory systems. The 25th iteration of the product turned out to be an extra special batch that caused the chemist to trip out after absorbing some through his skin. He ended up riding out the trip literally on his bike.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon
San Francisco contains multitudes. Each neighborhood is a cultural pocket of unique energy. These individual vibes are built off the people and places in each ‘hood, from one corner of Ingleside to the bright lights of Broadway Street. Tourists often miss out on some of the best parts of San Francisco for those can’t-miss spots like Alamo Square and Fisherman’s Wharf.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon
The cannabis industry has grown and changed rapidly since its inception. It started in a grey area, intertwining federal and state laws into industries that were legal with air quotes. This has bred an interesting combination of wily entrepreneurs and heft compliance regulations, which, in some cases, may have led some brands to orchestrate ways around the laws.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon
America is having quite the moment. Headlines about deportations and mass federal firings have left many devastated, some even hopeless. The American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll showed that Americans were more anxious than ever in May 2024. About two-thirds of people polled were “particularly anxious” about the economy, the election, gun violence, and current events.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Rachelle Gordon |Cara Wietstock
420 is synonymous with cannabis culture. In recent years, April 20th has become akin to Black Friday, with dispensaries and brands offering big savings on everything from gummies to e-nails. With many Americans feeling the economic squeeze lately, it makes sense to take advantage of as many 420 deals as possible. We scoured the web to find companies offering deep discounts and special promos to celebrate the high holiday.
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1 week ago | 
greenstate.com | Cara Wietstock |Rachelle Gordon
There have been a lot of open-ended cannabis promises from the federal government over the last few years regarding rescheduling. Unfortunately, the latest Trump appointment has people skeptical of the outcome. While that path remains unknown, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did release some new data about the plant informing what American cannabis consumption really looks like.
