NEW MILFORD – In voting to extend a moratorium, the Town Council agreed that New Milford has “a lot to learn” before it can allow recreational cannabis sales in town. “We just want to get a handle on this because it’s a major decision,” Mayor Pete Bass said in an interview with Hearst Media Connecticut on the sale of recreational cannabis, which became legal in Connecticut … [Read more...] about New Milford votes to extend ban on recreational cannabis sales for another year: ‘A major decision’
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Stratford approves Budr Cannabis for hybrid dispensary near Shelton border
A Connecticut-based cannabis company has won approval to open a dispensary at a shopping center in the town’s North End, despite pushback from medical providers that claimed the store would harm their nearby practices. The Stratford Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to approve plans from Budr Cannabis, which operates stores in West Hartford and Danbury, to open a hybrid … [Read more...] about Stratford approves Budr Cannabis for hybrid dispensary near Shelton border
Norwalk police investigate vape shop illegally selling marijuana
NORWALK — Police raided a vape shop on Connecticut Avenue Wednesday and found more than four pounds of marijuana, according to the department.The search warrant was part of the department’s investigation into non-licensed shops selling marijuana, Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said in a news release Thursday. The Norwalk Police Department, along with the state Department of Consumer … [Read more...] about Norwalk police investigate vape shop illegally selling marijuana
New USDA Hemp ‘Roadmap’ Highlights Research Needs And Proposes Public-Private Consortium To Streamline Studies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a new “Hemp Research Needs Roadmap” and announced a $10 million investment in studies on the crop through Oregon State University. The department is also proposing to develop a public-private consortium focused on streamlining hemp research. The 19-page hemp report, USDA said an a press release, “reflects stakeholder input … [Read more...] about New USDA Hemp ‘Roadmap’ Highlights Research Needs And Proposes Public-Private Consortium To Streamline Studies
Denver Begins Psychedelic Training For First Responders
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 34-year-old nonprofit research and educational organization “that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana,” announced in a press release on Monday that it “has partnered with the City and County of Denver to provide comprehensive … [Read more...] about Denver Begins Psychedelic Training For First Responders
Connecticut’s Social Equity program provides stability to communities affected by drugs
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut’s adult use marijuana program is different from other states, mainly because of social equity.This means a large chunk of profits goes to distressed communities.We wanted to see how some of this money is making a difference.Hartford’s youth get help with their homework, and a lot more at the Hartford City Mission.Victor Rush is the executive … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Social Equity program provides stability to communities affected by drugs
Bipartisan Lawmakers ‘Deeply Troubled’ By ‘Unacceptable’ Marijuana Research Barriers That Persist Under New Law
Two bipartisan members of Congress say they are “deeply troubled” with the “unacceptable” lack of progress in implementing a law signed by President Joe Biden that’s meant to streamline marijuana research. In a letter sent to the heads of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Tuesday, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Lawmakers ‘Deeply Troubled’ By ‘Unacceptable’ Marijuana Research Barriers That Persist Under New Law
Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Calling it a “nation-leading effort,” Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey on Wednesday announced her intention to take executive action to pardon misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions in the commonwealth. If it is approved by the “Governor’s Council,” Healey’s office said it “would be the most comprehensive action by a governor since President Joe Biden pardoned federal … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Arizona AG Says Hemp-Synthesized Intoxicants Can’t Be Sold at Non-Dispensaries
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently issued a formal legal opinion on March 11, which addressed a question sent by Sen. Steve Montenegro and Sen. T.J. Shope, which inquired if selling delta-8 THC products (which also covers delta-10 products and any other “hemp-synthesized intoxicants”) at smoke shops or convenience stores violates state law. Mayes’ summary answer … [Read more...] about Arizona AG Says Hemp-Synthesized Intoxicants Can’t Be Sold at Non-Dispensaries
Students sharing marijuana-infused candy in US schools prompts heightened look at safety
WASHINGTON (CITC) — A string of recent incidents shows students nationwide are sharing marijuana-infused edibles in schools, prompting calls for parents to discuss safety precautions with their children. A Crisis in the Classroom (CITC) analysis found several such incidents in K-12 schools over the last month, with most involving infused candies. Ten children at an eastern … [Read more...] about Students sharing marijuana-infused candy in US schools prompts heightened look at safety