by Cole Fullmer
Utah’s kratom crackdown reignites an old debate about plant medicine, public fear, and the limits of prohibition. “Well, I did start with a ban. I’d still prefer a ban, ultimately, but look, we took that a long, long ways,” Sen. Mike McKell told Deseret News in March....
by Cole Fullmer
If history teaches us anything, it’s that bad ideas have a long shelf life. Cannabis prohibition wasn’t born from concern for kids or public health — it was built on industry and money. In 1917, George W. Schlichten’s decorticator made hemp cheaper and easier to...
by Cole Fullmer
Photos by Edward Galvez The moment you step through the doors at Beehive Gardens, the air changes. Suddenly, northern Utah feels very far away. A wall of aroma instantly rolls over you—dense, sticky, unmistakably craft cannabis. With each step deeper into the...
by Cole Fullmer
Utah’s medical cannabis program is getting its first real expansion in years—but with guardrails firmly in place. Under House Bill 54, two new dispensary licenses have been authorized to improve access in underserved areas. But this isn’t a free-for-all. Strict...
by Cole Fullmer
You’ve probably heard of Fruit of Life or Snowbird carts, but chances are you haven’t met the team behind them. That’s what Behind the Green Curtain is all about — showing love to the people making it happen behind the scenes. Right in the middle of this crew is Steve...