NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — Tens of thousands of Connecticut residents will have low-level cannabis convictions automatically erased in the new year, either partially or fully. Luis Vega is one of them. The North Haven business owner has had eight convictions from 2008 to 2015. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the initiative to clear records earlier this month. It's part of the Clean Slate … [Read more...] about North Haven business owner to have cannabis convictions erased in 2023
Making it big selling legal weed is harder than it looks
Julian Nelson of Green Gold Delivery - a weed business he opened as part of a California programme to give back to those targeted by the War on Drugs An initiative in California is giving people harmed by the "war on drugs" a chance to make it big in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. But participants say making it big is a lot harder than it looks. Every night, Julian … [Read more...] about Making it big selling legal weed is harder than it looks
Harlem leaders not high on cannabis shop by Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater is known for its tough crowds to first-time performers — and so, apparently are the merchants around the fabled venue. Harlem business leaders are booing Gov. Kathy Hochul and state regulators off the stage for proposing a cannabis store to open across the street from the famous theater on West 125th Street. The 125th Street Business Improvement District has … [Read more...] about Harlem leaders not high on cannabis shop by Apollo Theater
Arizona Gets New Cannabis Infused Adult Beverages
For older adults living with chronic pain, there is an alternative to risking opioid addiction, and it pairs well with dinner, too. Sweet Dreams Vineyards, which makes and sells specialized cannabis drinks in Arizona, reports seeing an increase in the number of older adults turning to cannabis for pain relief. Their products are available in 18 dispensaries (and counting) … [Read more...] about Arizona Gets New Cannabis Infused Adult Beverages
Cannabis News Week: Schumer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Help Marijuana Sellers
Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) will try his best over the weekend to add the popular cannabis banking bill into the omnibus package being debated in Congress. Lead Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) is preparing for one last half-court heave to get cannabis banking legislation passed during this Congress, before Republicans take over control of the lower House once the … [Read more...] about Cannabis News Week: Schumer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Help Marijuana Sellers
Conn. cannabis program point-person resigns
Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)’s Deputy Commissioner Andrea Comer, who was spear-heading the Cannabis Program in the state while overseeing the Social Equity Council, has resigned. The DCP shared the news Saturday, noting that Comer’s resignation will go into effect at the end of the month. Comer is leaving to begin a new post as the … [Read more...] about Conn. cannabis program point-person resigns
Michigan marijuana prices at all-time low
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - According to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency the state’s average price of recreational marijuana dropped to $95.12 per oz. in November. It is a 50% decrease from last year’s price of $191 per ounce. The Fire Station Cannabis Co. Co-owner Logan Stauber said one reason is an increase in licenses issued by the state. “In January of 2021 … [Read more...] about Michigan marijuana prices at all-time low
Recreational cannabis prices in Mass. plummet as dispensary owners weigh future
A CommCan employee trims flower while working in CommCan’s processing facility. In Massachusetts, the price of recreational cannabis products has dropped significantly in recent months. Recreational cannabis has never been cheaper in Massachusetts than it was this year. Prices have been steadily decreasing for more than a year, and those running businesses in the burgeoning … [Read more...] about Recreational cannabis prices in Mass. plummet as dispensary owners weigh future
High Tide begins to sell cannabis seeds in United States
(Reuters) - High Tide Inc has started to sell cannabis seeds online in the United States, the cannabis retailer said on Tuesday, after the country's narcotics agency determined that they can be sold openly. The sale would initially be through its e-commerce units Grasscity and Smoke Cartel, the company said, expanding to its other retail platforms next year. "This new … [Read more...] about High Tide begins to sell cannabis seeds in United States
Cannabis tech to make growing weed easier
As more US states introduce cannabis legislation, the number of people turning their hand to indoor marijuana cultivation has also increased. Thanks to those changes in laws and the ever-evolving developments in cultivation techniques, growing cannabis has never been more accessible. We’ve picked out four of our favorite pieces of cannabis tech that can automate homegrowing for … [Read more...] about Cannabis tech to make growing weed easier
