CIGABLOG
Stories and updates from the high end of the culture.
Carmelo Anthony & Skyworld Launch Hall of Flame Cannabis, Rooted in Authenticity and Equity
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and Indigenous cultivator Skyworld debut Hall of Flame, a cannabis line rooted in authenticity, equity, and disciplined process.
National Shift: Cigarette Use Down, Blunt Use Up
Blunt use is up nationwide, even as cigarette smoking declines to modern lows—raising questions about dual exposure, risk perception, and Arizona’s market dynamics.
Trump’s 50 % India Tariff Threatens Cannabis Pre‑Roll Cones
A 50 % Indian tariff could upend cost structures across cannabis pre-rolls
Medical Cannabis Legalization Tied to Drop in Tobacco, Amphetamine Use
Study across 20 countries finds medical cannabis linked to reduced tobacco and amphetamine use, suggesting public health benefits.
Invasion or Inflation? Congress Sets Sights on "Illegal Marijuana" and China
Congress will probe alleged Chinese ties to illegal marijuana grows. Here’s what’s at stake for cannabis policy and national security.
Delta-8 Legality Questioned After Maryland Court Ruling
Delta-8 THC Ruled Illegal in Maryland—Why Arizona Businesses Should Watch Closely
The Cannabis Banking Crisis That Congress Keeps Ignoring
Congress cuts cannabis banking protections from 2025 bill, leaving legal operators at risk
No, Cannabis Rescheduling Won’t Flood the Streets or Fuel Crime
Critics of federal cannabis reform claim it benefits criminals, but experts say rescheduling is key to regulation, research, and tax fairness.
Ohio Finally Greenlights Pre-Rolls in Adult-Use Cannabis Market
Ohio now allows cannabis pre-rolls, aligning with national trends and boosting adult-use sales. Convenience and demand drive the change.
Faster, Stronger, Smarter Highs: Nano-Emulsions Are Changing Cannabis
Nano-emulsions are redefining cannabis absorption and onset speed, offering users faster effects, greater potency, and more reliable dosing.
Trump’s Pending Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Could Redefine Federal Policy
President Trump confirmed Aug 11, 2025, that his administration is reviewing cannabis reclassification to Schedule III, with a decision expected soon.
The Cannabis Preroll Market: From Counterculture Staple to Billion-Dollar Industry
The cannabis preroll market is booming, with $3.1B in sales, new product tech, and Arizona brands shaping national trends.
 
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
