Happy 710 Day, metro Phoenix. For those who aren’t in the know, the date July 10 or 7/10 is a holiday for cannabis consumers, especially those who consume cannabis concentrate, a.k.a. wax, dab — or “OIL.” “Some folks may not know that 710 backward reads “OIL,” says Erika McKendree, a local cannabis brand ambassador and […]
By Mike Madriaga Pro wrestler “Grand Slam” Watson was on a good trip at the recent Cannaval music festival and cannabis expo at the Phoenix Events & Entertainment Complex. Not because the Phoenix-raised 5-foot-11, 205-pound Arizona Wrestling Federation (AWF) Tag Team champion just smoked a fat blunt. But because reality had just kicked in. “I’ve […]
By Mike Madriaga Last year, Arizonans spent more money in sales tax on pot than booze, a new study shows. In 2021, adult-use cannabis excise taxes in Arizona reeled in $105 million, surpassing alcohol excise taxes of $92 million, according to an Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) report. ITEP, a nonpartisan and nonprofit […]