A new report reveals Illinois is the only legal cannabis state where possession arrests are increasing, with the highest per capita arrest rate in the country despite legalization.
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93 Boyz Launches Free Smoke Medical Program to Support Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients
93 Boyz, founded by Vic Mensa, has launched the Free Smoke Medical Program in partnership with Soul & Wellness to help Illinois adults facing medical and financial hardship access cannabis support, education, and wellness resources.
Cryo Remediation, Mold, and the High Price Illinois Consumers Keep Paying
Illinois cannabis consumers are paying premium prices for remediated flower that contains dead mold and yeast spores. This article breaks down Cryo Remediation, why Illinois brands are being forced to use it to pass testing, and why Couch Lock’d believes the state must reform its testing standards instead of normalizing remediation.
Congress Reverses Course on Hemp THC Products
Congress passed a new law rolling back key parts of the 2018 Farm Bill, banning hemp-derived THC products, seeds, and clones. The change threatens a $28 million hemp industry and redefines all THC forms as controlled substances.
The War on Drugs Isn’t Over, It’s Just Been Rebranded
Studies consistently show that people of color are still being arrested for cannabis offenses at disproportionately higher rates than white people, even in states where cannabis has been legalized. True cannabis justice means ending purchase limits, legalizing homegrow for all, and putting an end to the failed war on drugs once and for all.
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax: Will Small Operators Survive?
Michigan lawmakers have approved a new 24% wholesale cannabis tax set to take effect January 1, 2026. While projected to raise $420 million annually, critics warn the move will squeeze small operators, raise prices, and mirror California’s struggles after similar tax hikes.