ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – A total of five unlicensed cannabis shops in St. Lawrence County were shut down on Thursday. According to a release from St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua, the office said the shops “were raided in a coordinated operation executed by multiple law enforcement agencies.” Up In Smoke: 4 Watertown smoke shops closed after state … [Read more...] about Five St. Lawrence County smoke shops closed for alleged illegal marijuana sales
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State’s 1st drive-thru cannabis dispensary opens in Manchester
A Hartford councilwoman has opened the state’s first drive-thru cannabis dispensary in Manchester.AYR Cannabis Manchester is a retail outlet of AYR Wellness, a Florida-based cannabis company with 94 locations in eight states. It opened Aug. 16 in a 1,600-square-foot building at 185 Spencer St. that formerly was home to a Starbucks coffee shop.The franchise is held by AYR in a … [Read more...] about State’s 1st drive-thru cannabis dispensary opens in Manchester
Warrant: Milford shooting at home where cops found drugs, gun came after suspected cannabis robbery
MILFORD — Surveillance video indicates a June 13 shooting at a Gulf Street home was prompted by an armed robbery of cannabis, according to an arrest warrant affidavit on gun and drug charges for the man living there. Officers responding to the shooting just after 10:30 p.m. found a total of 138 bags of cannabis totaling roughly 75 pounds, according to an arrest warrant … [Read more...] about Warrant: Milford shooting at home where cops found drugs, gun came after suspected cannabis robbery
This Cannabis Mug Cake Is The Perfect End Of Summer Sweet
It is August and everyone wants to squeeze out the last of the summer fun – what about adding in this easy marijuana treat to the list of goodies to consume? Swimming, fresh peaches, ripe tomatoes, bbqs, camping, beach trips – all things we are trying to pack into the reminder of the summer. This cannabis mug cake is the perfect end of summer sweet to add to your list of … [Read more...] about This Cannabis Mug Cake Is The Perfect End Of Summer Sweet
Rolling in green: Ohio’s first week of legal weed wraps up with big bucks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It's been nearly two weeks since recreational marijuana has been legal in Ohio, Data released by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control shows that in the first five days, Ohio generated over $11.5 million in recreational sales. Overall, dispensaries sold 1,285 pounds of marijuana. Medical marijuana sales generated an additional $8.3 … [Read more...] about Rolling in green: Ohio’s first week of legal weed wraps up with big bucks
Decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana, boosting police force size to be on Dallas ballots in November
Citizen-led petition drives have resulted in a couple of public safety initiatives landing on the ballot in Dallas for the upcoming November elections.Voters will decide on whether to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and whether to increase staffing for the Dallas Police Department, after Dallas City Council voted Aug. 14 to put the charter amendments on … [Read more...] about Decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana, boosting police force size to be on Dallas ballots in November
Yes to recreational marijuana, no to public smoking? What locals say about potential changes in smoking laws
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A Florida senator is now proposing a ban of all forms of smoking, in all public places.This could change the lives of many people as nearly 15% of Floridians smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Meantime, smoke is already something we're talking about, with the potential for recreational marijuana use to become legal in … [Read more...] about Yes to recreational marijuana, no to public smoking? What locals say about potential changes in smoking laws
Jacksonville leaders and community split over marijuana legalization ahead of the November election
As the November general election draws closer, Jacksonville leaders are divided over one key ballot item: Amendment 3—the legalization of recreational marijuana for those 21 years and older. The measure has sparked widespread discussion among residents and officials, with opinions varying on its potential benefits and risks. Action News Jax breaks down what residents and … [Read more...] about Jacksonville leaders and community split over marijuana legalization ahead of the November election
Successful trial means medicinal cannabis set to be available in France
A medicinal cannabis trial has had “overwhelmingly positive” early results for 60% of patients who could not relieve their pain using conventional forms of care. The treatment should be widely available for prescription next year. The French trial of medicinal cannabis has involved the participation of more than 3,000 patients since it started in 2021. A government decree … [Read more...] about Successful trial means medicinal cannabis set to be available in France
Suspects arrested in prolific theft ring targeting licensed cannabis farms
Authorities have arrested three suspects accused of stealing cannabis and equipment from at least 16 licensed marijuana farms and storage facilities in Jackson and Josephine counties over the last year. Growers in the region have long been a target of crime, said Aaron Lewis with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. But, he explained, the issue can now be more in the open … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested in prolific theft ring targeting licensed cannabis farms
