Welcome to the wild, wild world of Connecticut’s weed market, where the numbers are as high as the customers, and the controversies are as sticky as the buds. In a state where the green rush is in full swing, recreational weed sales are soaring like a stoner’s imagination.According to the latest reports, Connecticut’s weed market is booming. Recreational sales are leading the … [Read more...] about The Highs & Lows Of Connecticut’s Cannabis Market: A JohnsJoints Perspective
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Late-Night Weed Revelations And The Sounds Of Silence In The Circus of 2024
The 2024 election is shaping up to be a circus, and guess who’s juggling the flaming torches? None other than the Big Orange, Donald Trump, the guy who used to be the law-and-order man, now coming out in support of marijuana legalization. Yes, you read that right—Trump, the same guy who barked about “bad hombres” and built walls, is now all in for legal weed. It’s like watching … [Read more...] about Late-Night Weed Revelations And The Sounds Of Silence In The Circus of 2024
Mold in the Weed? No Problem, See You Tomorrow!
In the heart of New England, where the leaves turn a fiery red in the fall, a different kind of green is causing quite a stir. Connecticut, the land of steady habits (it should be the land of shady habits), has found itself in the throes of a cannabis controversy that’s as murky as the mold growing on some of its products.Imagine a state that loves to boast about public health … [Read more...] about Mold in the Weed? No Problem, See You Tomorrow!
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Puffing for the Working Class: A Labor Day Declaration
Ah, Labor Day—an American holiday that signals the end of summer's lazy days and heralds the chaotic return to the grindstone. It’s a day ostensibly meant to honor the working masses, those brave souls who toil and sweat to keep the gears of this capitalist machine turning. But in the grand tradition of American hypocrisy, we honor them with a single day off—a mere 24 hours to … [Read more...] about Puffing for the Working Class: A Labor Day Declaration
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Creating A Thriving Market: The Case For Reasonable Regulations
I recently stumbled upon an article about Norwalk’s latest attempt to rein in the wild west of vape/smoke shops. The local leaders, in their infinite wisdom, are scrambling to slap down regulations faster than a blackjack dealer at The Mohegan Sun. The goal? To curb illegal weed sales that have turned these shops into modern-day speakeasies.But let’s cut through the … [Read more...] about Creating A Thriving Market: The Case For Reasonable Regulations
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The Great Cannabis Con: A Medical Trojan Horse and the Launch Pad for the Almighty Dollar
Let’s be clear, right from the jump: the medical marijuana market is a colossal charade, a cleverly orchestrated ruse designed to appease the masses and line the pockets of the few. The supposed compassion for patients? A smokescreen. The real game has always been about the long-term money—big, green stacks of cash, and the medical market is nothing more than a glorified … [Read more...] about The Great Cannabis Con: A Medical Trojan Horse and the Launch Pad for the Almighty Dollar
