SEYMOUR – The first recreational marijuana retailer to set up shop in the lower Naugatuck Valley held its grand opening Wednesday (Oct. 9).Rejoice, a cannabis retailer, is located in the Seybridge Plaza, 39 New Haven Road, in the former Trilogy restaurant space.The Seymour store is the second location for Rejoice. They opened a store in Meriden earlier this year.The Seymour … [Read more...] about Retail Marijuana Store Opens In Seymour
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Fire at Webster duplex started in illegal cannabis growing room, officials say
A house fire in Webster on Friday morning was caused by an overloaded power strip in an illegal marijuana grow room, according to State Fire Marshal Jon Davine’s office. Investigators found that the fire began in a second-floor room, which was filled with multiple cannabis plants. A power strip powered lights, fans and other electrical devices, Davine’s office said in a … [Read more...] about Fire at Webster duplex started in illegal cannabis growing room, officials say
Marijuana Policy Project Releases Voter Guide to 2024 Governors’ and U.S. Senate Races
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Marijuana Policy Project released their cannabis policy reform voter guides for the 2024 governors’ races and the U.S. Senate races. “With Election Day quickly approaching, voters across the country will soon have an opportunity to cast ballots that will shape prospects for cannabis policy reform for years to come. Our goal is to educate … [Read more...] about Marijuana Policy Project Releases Voter Guide to 2024 Governors’ and U.S. Senate Races
Biggest California cannabis delivery company will close by end of year, lay off 500 employees
It's still unclear what the company's new owners plan to do with it after the end of the year. The biggest marijuana delivery company in California is calling it quits after a 10-year run. Eaze, which was founded in 2014, will be shuttered by Dec. 31, CEO Cory Azzalino said in a post to LinkedIn on Sunday, and said he notified all employees on Monday that their time is likely … [Read more...] about Biggest California cannabis delivery company will close by end of year, lay off 500 employees
Lily Tang Williams says she could support legalizing marijuana at federal level
As a Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Colorado in 2016, Lily Tang Williams supported cannabis legalization, and said this time as a Republican running to represent New Hampshire’s 2nd District in Congress, she would potentially support legalizing cannabis at the federal level. Tang Williams told WMUR Political Director Adam Sexton her vote for cannabis legalization … [Read more...] about Lily Tang Williams says she could support legalizing marijuana at federal level
How Cannabis and Opium Poppies Became National Security Issues
Never mind that everyone calls him Groovy, or that the company he oversees — Bright Green — is preparing to grow cannabis and opium poppies inside greenhouses on the high desert of New Mexico. Gurvinder Singh would like it known that his business is a rigorous scientific enterprise. Mr. Singh spends much of his time straining to dislodge the assumption that his company is part … [Read more...] about How Cannabis and Opium Poppies Became National Security Issues
Maine issues 2nd recall of moldy cannabis
The state Office of Cannabis Policy has issued its second-ever recall of recreational cannabis and is urging people to throw away or return tainted products that were sold at 14 shops in the last month. The recall affects pre-ground flower, pre-rolls and blunts produced by Nova Farms with a strain called “Frosted Cookies.” Nova Farms is a Massachusetts-based company that has … [Read more...] about Maine issues 2nd recall of moldy cannabis
As America’s marijuana use grows so do the harms
In midcoast Maine, a pediatrician sees teenagers so dependent on cannabis that they consume it practically all day, every day – “a remarkably scary amount,” she said. From Washington state to West Virginia, psychiatrists treat rising numbers of people whose use of the drug has brought on delusions, paranoia and other symptoms of psychosis. And in the emergency departments of … [Read more...] about As America’s marijuana use grows so do the harms
Cannabis, psychedelics on the ballot in seven states
Several states that have had cannabis measures fail in the past are trying yet again to get voter approval. Election day is just a month away, and this year millions of voters will decide the fates of at least seven pro-cannabis and psychedelic ballot measures in states across the nation. Here’s a quick look at the measures up for consideration and what the various initiatives … [Read more...] about Cannabis, psychedelics on the ballot in seven states
Editorial: Hazy enforcement of cannabis laws
One would assume that legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and heavily regulating it, would come with strong consumer safeguards. And in New York, one would apparently assume wrong. In yet another example of the state’s ongoing challenges to oversee the multi-billion-dollar recreational cannabis industry, the state Office of Cannabis Management is accused in a lawsuit of … [Read more...] about Editorial: Hazy enforcement of cannabis laws
