The Grand Theft Auto series has never been shy about drugs, crime or counterculture, but marijuana has not been equally present in every game. In the earliest entries, cannabis references were minimal or nonexistent, with the franchise focusing more broadly on crime, gangs and fictional drugs. Over time, however, marijuana became one of the series’ …
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The Most Popular Cannabis Strains in the United States as of June 2026
With hundreds of cannabis strains available across legal markets, a relatively small group continues to dominate consumer interest, dispensary menus and sales rankings. As of June 2026, the most popular strains include a mix of long-running staples, dessert-flavored hybrids and relatively newer genetics that have gained national attention. The following list highlights 15 strains that …
Nationwide Legal Marijuana Sales Reach $2.48 Billion in May, $11.5 Billion in 2026
Legal marijuana sales across the U.S. reached approximately $2.48 billion in May, bringing the nationwide total for 2026 to around $11.5 billion through the first five months of the year. May’s total follows $2.34 billion in April, $2.3 billion in March, $2.12 billion in February and $2.25 billion in January. The Marijuana Herald reviewed monthly …
Report: CBD Isolate Market Projected to Grow From $3.2 Billion to $9.2 Billion by 2033
The global CBD isolate market is projected to reach $9.2 billion by 2033, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to a new report from Verified Market Research. The report projects the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14.2% during the forecast period, driven by increasing demand for high-purity CBD ingredients …
Every Major Marijuana Reference in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has featured almost every form of reckless behavior imaginable, but marijuana is not as central to the show as alcohol, cocaine, pills or the gang’s many self-destructive schemes. Still, the long-running FX/FXX comedy has included several memorable marijuana references, from Gail the Snail offering medical marijuana at a funeral to …
Every Major Marijuana Reference in That ’70s Show
Few mainstream sitcoms are as closely associated with marijuana as That ’70s Show. Even though the series rarely showed the drug directly or even said the word out loud, the show’s marijuana humor became one of its defining traits, while also reflecting the 1970s setting and the era’s youth counterculture. Below is a look …
Empire State Green Standard Alliance Applauds Passage of Landmark Cannabis Inversion Enforcement Bill
The Empire State Green Standard Alliance (ESGSA) today applauded the New York State Legislature for “passing S8951B/A10698B, landmark legislation designed to combat cannabis inversion and provide regulators with powerful new tools to protect consumers and the integrity of New York’s legal cannabis market.” The legislation originated from ESGSA’s first-ever white paper on cannabis inversion, that …
Smoakland Launches Program Giving California Veterans Free Monthly Ounce of Marijuana Through 2026
Smoakland has launched a new veterans-focused medical marijuana program that will provide eligible California veterans with a free monthly ounce of marijuana flower for the remainder of 2026. The Oakland-based company announced the 1776 Compassion Project on Memorial Day, saying the program will provide a year’s supply of its Smoakland X flower to military veterans …
Report: Europe Emerging as Key Player in Global Marijuana Market
A new report from the Global Cannabis Network Collective and Whitney Economics says Europe’s marijuana market is entering a pivotal period, with medical access programs, international trade and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards helping reshape the region’s role in the global industry. The report, What You Need to Know: EU & UK Cannabis Market Update, was released …
Cannabis Banking and Major Exchange Listings Don’t Need a New Law. They Need Updated Guidance.
By Anthony Deininger, Law Student The cannabis industry has spent years waiting for Congress to solve what is, at least in substantial part, an administrative problem. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act (SAFER Banking Act) has been treated as necessary for access to institutional banking, exchange listings, and the financial infrastructure that other …
