The hype is gone—and Connecticut’s cannabis market is starting to look a lot less like a gold rush and a lot more like a grind.A new analysis paints a blunt picture: growth has stalled, revenues are flattening, and the early promises of a booming, tax-fueled industry are falling short. Dispensaries may be moving more product than before, but aggressive price drops are wiping … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Hits a Wall
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Continued Federal Protections for Medical Cannabis
In a development that could bring a measure of stability to state-legal medical cannabis programs, the federal budget proposal put forward by President Donald Trump includes language designed to protect those programs from federal interference. Under the proposed spending plan, federal agencies would be barred from using appropriated funds to disrupt or prosecute medical … [Read more...] about Continued Federal Protections for Medical Cannabis
Zoning Out on Weed: Connecticut’s Cannabis Drama Hits the Supreme Court
Connecticut’s cannabis industry is heading into its courtroom era—and it’s bringing zoning fights, legal gray areas, and a whole lot of “who’s actually in charge here?” energy with it.The Connecticut Supreme Court is preparing to take on cases that could shape where cannabis and hemp businesses are allowed to operate, putting local control vs. state legalization under the … [Read more...] about Zoning Out on Weed: Connecticut’s Cannabis Drama Hits the Supreme Court
Federal Delay Raises Frustration
A Democratic member of the U.S. House is pressing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for a clearer timeline on federal marijuana rescheduling, three months after an executive order directed the process to move forward. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and DEA Administrator Terry Cole seeking a … [Read more...] about Federal Delay Raises Frustration
Building a Global Powerhouse from the Ground Up
Europe’s legal cannabis market is rapidly emerging as one of the most important growth regions in the global industry, with Germany at the center of that expansion. In a recent conversation, industry leader Finn Hänsel outlined how the continent—once slow to adopt reform—is now becoming a focal point for international cannabis investment, innovation, and policy … [Read more...] about Building a Global Powerhouse from the Ground Up
Less Crime, Not More? Study Flips the Script on Cannabis Legalization
For years, critics warned that legalizing cannabis would lead to more crime.New research is saying… not so fast.A recent study analyzing data across all 50 states found that cannabis legalization is actually linked to declines in certain types of crime over time.And it’s not one-size-fits-all.Medical marijuana laws were associated with reductions in property crime, while … [Read more...] about Less Crime, Not More? Study Flips the Script on Cannabis Legalization
When Cannabis Becomes a Commodity, Its Soul Will Still Live in the Seeds
The future of marijuana isn’t going to look like the scrappy, garage-grown culture that built it. It’s heading somewhere much more familiar—something that feels a lot like the fast-food landscape. Picture it: a handful of dominant players controlling most of the market. Standardized products. Predictable experiences. You walk in, you know exactly what you’re getting, no … [Read more...] about When Cannabis Becomes a Commodity, Its Soul Will Still Live in the Seeds
From Taboo to Treatment: GOP Senator Pushes Psychedelics for Veterans
A Republican senator is about to file a bill that pushes something you don’t hear every day on Capitol Hill: psychedelics.The proposal would promote research and treatment using psychedelic-assisted therapies specifically for veterans—targeting conditions like PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury, and substance use.At the center of it is a plan to create a new Office of … [Read more...] about From Taboo to Treatment: GOP Senator Pushes Psychedelics for Veterans
THC Cocktails at Your Local Bar? Connecticut Might Be Getting There
Right now in Connecticut, if you want a THC drink, you’re not ordering it at the bar—you’re making a separate stop at a dispensary or package store. But that setup might not last much longer. Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow bars and restaurants to serve THC-infused beverages, opening the door to a totally different kind of night out—one where you … [Read more...] about THC Cocktails at Your Local Bar? Connecticut Might Be Getting There
Wild Weed : The Stuff is Everywhere
Contrary to the stoner daydream, you’re not stumbling through the woods and tripping over premium bud growing wild.But cannabis does grow on its own in the U.S.—just not the way people imagine.What you’ll usually find is something called “ditch weed.” It’s feral cannabis, mostly descended from industrial hemp planted decades ago—especially during World War II. When farmers … [Read more...] about Wild Weed : The Stuff is Everywhere
