The suits in Connecticut are at it again. They’ve rolled up their crisp, policy-stained sleeves to tackle the real crisis of the day: how little they’re paying the folks propping up their shiny, overregulated cannabis cash cow. A public hearing, they call it, because nothing says “we care” like a bunch of out-of-touch decision-makers sitting in a room pretending to listen to … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage for the Green Dream? Don’t Make Me Laugh
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Blunt Truths and Rodent Lies: Smoking Through Groundhog Day
The groundhog has spoken. Six more weeks of winter. Six more weeks of bleak, frostbitten mornings and shivers wrapped in a fleece blanket. And what better way to cope with this rodent’s dark prophecy than with a fat bowl of existential denial?It’s Groundhog Day, a day where we put our faith in a glorified squirrel to tell us what we already know: winter sucks, and it’s not … [Read more...] about Blunt Truths and Rodent Lies: Smoking Through Groundhog Day
The Unsung and the Unworthy
Marijuana advocacy has always been a battlefield of the righteous, the delusional, and the opportunistic. For every real warrior grinding through legislation, education, and boots-on-the-ground activism, there’s a snake oil salesman taking selfies in front of The Genius at the Connecticut State Capitol, pretending they did something with their Facebook post.I still get … [Read more...] about The Unsung and the Unworthy
Connecticut Wants to Babysit Your Weed: A THC Cap Nobody Asked For
Ah yes, another day, another group of lawmakers clutching their pearls over cannabis. This time, the grand masterminds of Connecticut’s legislative circus have decided that adults can’t be trusted with weed stronger than 15% THC. Because obviously, if you let people buy potent weed, society will crumble into a smoldering heap of couch-locked anarchy.The latest genius proposal, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Wants to Babysit Your Weed: A THC Cap Nobody Asked For
Digital Disruption: How AI, Blockchain, and Hydroponics Are Changing the Weed Game
The future steps in on a cloud of smoke and a screen full of flashing numbers. Cannabis—the ancient rebel, the great disruptor—is now strapped to the flaming chariot of high-tech sorcery. It’s not just the old-school joints and brownies anymore, folks. No, no—this is a headlong dive into a dystopian mess where AI, blockchain mumbo jumbo, and hydroponic farms are rewriting the … [Read more...] about Digital Disruption: How AI, Blockchain, and Hydroponics Are Changing the Weed Game
Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
If there’s one thing we can count on in the Trump era—or any era touched by this chaotic orbit—it’s that the man knows how to ride a wave without getting wet. During his presidency, executive orders flew like confetti at a ticker-tape parade—on immigration, trade, social media, even dishwashers. But amid all the bluster, one topic remained conspicuously absent: marijuana. No … [Read more...] about Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
Pot Politics and Small-Town Drama: Kent’s Cannabis Cage Match
In the heart of Kent, Connecticut—a town where the air is crisp and the streets whisper secrets of New England's past—the local Planning and Zoning Commission is gearing up for a showdown. On January 16, 2025, at the stroke of 7:00 PM, the Town Hall Meeting Room at 41 Kent Green Blvd will transform into an arena for the Cannabis Regulation Educational Forum. This isn't just … [Read more...] about Pot Politics and Small-Town Drama: Kent’s Cannabis Cage Match
High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
Well, folks, it seems the Connecticut Higher Collective is throwing in the towel. Pack it up, light one last joint, and say goodbye to a couple of locations that couldn’t quite hack it in the CT world of legal weed. The Hartford and Willington locations are shutting their doors, proving that even in a state where cannabis is about as controversial as a Starbucks latte, running … [Read more...] about High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
Welcome to 2025, where Connecticut’s weed scene is a Multi-Million-Dollar Juggernaut. Dispensaries are popping up like Dunkin on a caffeine bender, hawking everything from flower named after obscure fruit to THC gummies that promise to make you one with the universe. And let's not forget the THC-infused seltzers that pair perfectly with your yoga class. It’s all sleek marketing … [Read more...] about What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
New Year’s Dab: A Toast to the Chaotic Beauty of Progress
The future. It’s a strange, snarling beast, isn’t it? It’s unpredictable, untamed, and occasionally terrifying, but here’s the truth about that wild animal we’re all riding—it’s a good beast. Oh, sure, it has claws, teeth, and a bad attitude. It drags us kicking and screaming through political circus acts, climate doomsday forecasts, and the endless monotony of work emails. But … [Read more...] about New Year’s Dab: A Toast to the Chaotic Beauty of Progress
