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Nick Ferrara only started his career as RUGSODA six years ago after discovering a YouTube tutorial on how to create custom rugs with a tufting gun. He has since built a portfolio that has drawn the attention of millions of online viewers, as well as names like Converse, Warner Brothers, Complex, Welch’s, Market and The Wall Street Journal.Building on his success with flat rugs, Ferrara’s creativity expanded into the third dimension with bags shaped like dice, spray cans and miniature dumpsters. Recently, he entered a new space by designing and producing his first vinyl figure. This leap into . . .

Consumers and growers are in for the kind of competition that we can all rally behind: a tussle for who has the loudest blueberry terpenes in the Cannabis game. Terphogz – the California-based popularizers of Zkittlez (known as The Original Z, or just “Z”) – debuted five new Blueberry strains dubbed the “Blooberry Line” for spring. Terphogz’s managing director, Jon “Jondo” Orantes, said, “It’s begun, the blueberry wars have.” The declaration encapsulates a simmering trend in contemporary ganja, with peer brand Cookies selling Blueberry Caviar flower. Berner is developing new crosses from it . . .

To many hardcore heads, their bong is more than just a piece of paraphernalia – it’s a reflection of their personal style – even a symbol of their stoner status. Sure, joints are great, but there’s nothing quite like a fat rip from a baller headpiece to go from sober to slobber in 4.20 seconds flat. So fire it up, fill that chamber and get ready to inhale the totally tubular history of the bong. African Origins Evidence suggests that bongs originated in Africa sometime in the 12th century. In the late 1800s, archaeologists documented how various tribes in Eastern and Southern Africa would . . .

Professional athlete. Comedian. Civil rights advocate. Musician. Dustin Brandon has held many titles throughout his life. For the past nine years, he has worked tirelessly to establish himself as an irrefutable pillar of the Cannabis community. “I came into this community as a medical patient,” Brandon explained. “This plant saved my life. My disability is brittle bones, called osteogenesis imperfecta, from birth. I’m 42 years old, and I’ve broken and fractured over 850 bones throughout my life. I’ve had close to 75 surgeries.” Brandon’s story is one of strength and resilience. Despite . . .

Anti-legalization activists associated with Kevin Sabet’s group Smart Approaches to Marijuana sued the federal government to stop a new pilot program covering some hemp-derived CBD and THC products through Medicare. The program, which provides coverage for some patients to receive up to $500 in annual coverage kicked off today. The suit, filed in Washington D.C. federal court, called the program “an unprecedented and unlawful assertion of binding decision-making authority that will profoundly affect the health of elderly Americans,” and alleged it violated the Administrative Procedure Act . . . . .

The Corning Museum of Glass in New York has stood as the repository for the most important contributions to the art of glassblowing since 1951. The museum holds thousands of pieces, dating from ancient civilizations to the work of contemporary artists pushing the field in new directions. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that CMoG acquired its first piece of smokable glassware. Many superhumans of pipe making have visited CMoG to share the finer points of their craft at the now-annual CMoG Flame Collab. Museum manager of hot glass operations Eric Goldschmidt told the Leaf that the Flame Collab . . .

For this year’s annual Glass Issue, the Leaf team decided to deep dive into collaborations. These amazing works of art come to fruition when multiple artists combine their different techniques to create something out of this world. Whether crafted by a couple of shop mates or 12 people at a national event, the outcomes show that the best things come from working together. Join us in celebrating these collaborations. Some of them are the latest, and some of them are legends. Swissperc x Snic “Untitled” Gold-plated medium classic with quartz crystal on the base and fluorite on the swoop.By Nate . . .

The Mile High City felt a little headier in March as the most passionate collectors and celebrated makers in contemporary glassmaking converged for the second annual Marble Conference. What began last year as a promising debut returned to Denver in 2026, with nearly twice as many attending artists and a huge outpouring of support from the broader glass community. Known affectionately as “MIBCON,” the two-day gathering at Void Studios featured a dynamic lineup of events celebrating modern glass culture. At the heart of it all was the Marble Market: a lively, farmers-market-style bazaar where . . .

I’m just going to get my ultimate weed confession out right here at the top: I am a terrible joint roller. Sure, I can get together a smokable joint in a pinch. Last year, I was on a rooftop terrace in Barcelona, Spain, with rolling papers, a grinder and a jar of Garlic Budder, and I made it work. But that joint was just my little secret to enjoy in the morning sunshine, listening to the sounds of the wild green parrots while looking out at all the beautiful wrought-iron balconies all around me. If anyone in my elite weed-smoking company were to have seen my joint, I would have been . . .

Today, I write to you from the depths of pure devastation. Recently, my beloved little bowl leaped out of my handbag and crashed onto the tile below, shattering into a few big, unmistakable pieces. Not a crack. Not a chip. Total annihilation. My stomach instantly dropped. My chest clenched. And then, dramatically but also completely sincerely, I actually started crying. If you’ve ever broken a piece you actually loved, you already understand the scale of this reaction. It’s disproportionate, sure. It’s also completely correct. It was my piece, my little sidekick. It came everywhere with me . . .

As a steep decline in the artisan-driven glass pipe business continues, one captain of the industry promises to keep navigating himself and his team through rocky tides. “There’s been times in the last few years where we’ve had to have some hard conversations,” Abe Fleishman, owner of Northstar Glassworks, said. “But I have this amazing staff I’ve worked with for so long – most of them more than 10 years. And they always say, ‘Let’s keep rocking and rolling.'” The 49-year-old native of Santa Cruz, California, has been a pioneer in the borosilicate glass color industry for a quarter century. . . .

Happy 420, New Mexico! PurLife is pulling out all the stops to make this year’s celebration super. They’re offering big deals, big bags, and big smiles all month long, leading up to the big day on 4/20! Check out what’s in store: Super Eighths Level up with 4g PurLife Super Eighths-premium quality flower with an [ . . . ] The post PurLife is offering big bags and big deals this 420 appeared first on Leafly.

The White House has held the first in a series of scheduled meetings with cannabis industry and research stakeholders to discuss a proposed new enforcement policy for CBD products. Representatives of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) spoke with David Heldreth, CEO of Panacea Plant Sciences, on Wednesday to gain insight on the pending Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approach for cannabidiol. Marijuana Moment caught up with Heldreth shortly after he finished attending the remote meeting, which is one of several . . .

Table of Contents The Spike Has Become a Window Consumer Loyalty Is Fluid Segmentation Is the Differentiator The Ecommerce Signal Is Loud The Strategic Frame Has to Change Article by Travis Scadron, SVP of Business Development at Surfside For years, the cannabis industry treated 4/20 like a single punch on the calendar, with promotions, staffing, and inventory all built around one concentrated spike in demand. Whatever you didn’t move by midnight was a miss. That model is over. Demand is no longer confined to a single day, and treating it that way leaves both revenue and customer acquisition . . .

Warrior Weed LLC is suing Jersey City since the City Council denied their resolution for an adult-use cannabis dispensary needed to open due to local opposition. Many also believe there are too many dispensaries in the city already, including dispensary owners who have already opened up. There also many smoke shops selling infused hemp. The City [ . . . ] Source: Warrior Weed Suing Jersey City for Dispensary Denial from Heady NJ

Heady NJ recently hosted the Women in Cannabis Heady Chronicle Podcast Show and Party in Elizabeth, which brought together the cannabis industry and community from around New Jersey. Done in collaboration with Budzooka Dispensary of Elizabeth, the event showcased a panel of powerful women from the industry as they talked about their work. Live Heady [ . . . ] Source: The Heady Chronicle Show Featuring Women in NJ Cannabis Held in Elizabeth from Heady NJ

Federal health officials on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Trump administration initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows a certain amount of THC in products. “CMS is committed to innovation that meets patients where they are while maintaining strong safeguards and clinical oversight,” CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said in a press release. “Under the president’s leadership, we’re expanding the tools available . . .

Maryland House lawmakers have approved a Senate-passed bill to extend a psychedelics task force through the end of 2027 to develop updated recommendations on expanding therapeutic access to the novel drugs and potentially creating a regulatory framework for broader legalization. About a month after unanimously advancing through the Senate, members of the House Health Committee on Tuesday approved the legislation from Sen. Brian Feldman (D) and the full House signed off on second reading on Wednesday, with third reading passage expected soon. The House of Delegates separately passed the . . .

“Hemp farmers were there and were excluded from every negotiation over the very crops we grow. Let that sink in. The Constitution didn’t fail us . . . 25 senators did.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent After nine hours of debate over competing proposals to ban intoxicating hemp products, the Missouri Senate finally approved a House bill Tuesday night that would align state law with a federal ban set to take effect in November. It also includes provisions to protect marijuana consumer privacy and cannabis workers’ right to organize. It now heads back to the House, which can either ask for a . . .

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“Appears there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Fingers crossed.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Legislature approved its first-ever bill related to a state medical cannabis program Wednesday, which regulators say is key to getting the medicine to Nebraskans. Lawmakers voted 46-2 to pass Legislative Bill 1235, led by the General Affairs Committee. The bill would give the voter-created regulatory commission the ability to set fees and raise revenue. With other funding in LB 1071’s state budget adjustments, approved 35-13 Wednesday as well, the Nebraska Medical . . .

“As written, the law would render the overwhelming majority of products currently on shelves illegal as of July 1. That includes gummies, tinctures, vapes, pre-rolls, beverages and topicals.” By Ivory Ellis, 757 Smokes A bill now on Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s (D) desk threatens to upend access to the popular hemp products that thousands of Virginians rely on daily, unless the governor takes action before April 13. The legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis sales-SB 542/HB 642-also contains a provision inserted at the last minute to imposes a 2 milligram THC cap on hemp . . .

The Latino Cannabis Alliance (LCA) announced its official launch as a national coalition of U.S.-based Latino cannabis advocacy leaders to meet the growing need for organized Latino representation in the cannabis ecosystem. The LCA is dedicated to growing Latino political influence in the United States. They want to build bridges across Latino communities and strengthen [ . . . ] Source: Latino Cannabis Alliance Unites for Nationwide Collective Action from Heady NJ

Cannabis operators and the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MICIA) have filed a second lawsuit challenging the 24% wholesale tax imposed on the industry last year by lawmakers, WWMT reports. The industry’s first lawsuit is going to trial in September after the courts last year declined to block the tax ahead of its implementation. Licensed retailers have been paying the wholesale tax since January. In its first lawsuit, the MICIA is arguing the wholesale tax is unconstitutional because it alters the state’s voter-approved cannabis reforms, and therefore any changes to the policy . . .