The air was thick with the acrid scent of burning dreams. Welcome to the Green Rush—a twisted carnival where the American Dream collided head-on with the Devil’s Lettuce. In this sordid tale, we delve into the dark underbelly of marijuana social equity programs, where the scent of betrayal hangs heavier than a bong hit on 4/20. I. The Illusion of Equality: A Contact … [Read more...] about The Facade of Social Equity
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Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Two vape shop employees were arrested and charged after police reportedly seized seven pounds of marijuana, illegal THC products and over $1,000 in cash during a search in Norwalk, police said.On Thursday, the Norwalk Police Department‘s Special Services Division, along with the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, executed a search and … [Read more...] about Two CT vape shop employees arrested after police seize marijuana, several hundred illegal THC products
Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
The state’s cannabis program’s Social Equity Council began the year by purchasing 3,000 each of yummy round lip balm with melon flavor, black tote bags, lime with black trim alligator clips, and green pen sprayer hand sanitizer, alarming Andrea Comer.Upon learning of those and other SEC expenditures, Comer announced on April 4 she was resigning as chair of the state agency’s … [Read more...] about Massive shakeup on CT cannabis council after spending on lip balm, more revealed
3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Three people were hurt after an SUV crashed into a marijuana dispensary building in Massachusetts Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The Attleboro Police Department said it received multiple calls about a vehicle that crashed into Zahara Cannabis at around 1:30 p.m. A Nissan SUV, driven by a woman in her 60s, crashed into the southwest … [Read more...] about 3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest
Weed is finally legal in Germany, but it may still be verboten at one of the country’s signature events. According to Forbes, the “German federal state of Bavaria is considering the possibility of restricting cannabis use at the famous Oktoberfest following the legalization of cannabis for personal use.” “Bavaria government aims to restrict public spaces for consuming cannabis … [Read more...] about German Officials Consider Cannabis Ban at Oktoberfest
American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’
A 73-year-old American man was arrested in Colombia this week for leading “cannabis tours” in his home. Per CBS News, citing Colombian law enforcement, the unidentified man “advertised on social media and a website for foreigners to visit his house in Sabaneta, a town south of the city of Medellín in the northwestern part of the country.” CBS said that the man “distributed … [Read more...] about American Senior Arrested in Colombia for ‘Cannabis Tours’
Bridgeport amphitheater eyed for recreational cannabis as Middletown retailer seeks zone change
BRIDGEPORT — A company looking to open a year-round retail cannabis dispensary within the city's warm-weather amphitheater is moving forward with asking for a zoning change after failing to obtain a variance in December. Middletown-based Budr Cannabis' original application to open up a store in the municipally-owned, privately managed music venue at 500 Main St. was rejected by … [Read more...] about Bridgeport amphitheater eyed for recreational cannabis as Middletown retailer seeks zone change
Shelton seeks city-wide ban on cannabis sales — ‘We do not need this here’
SHELTON — City officials are moving to prevent the sale of cannabis in the city even as a large cannabis farm pushes to open its first retail store in Shelton. The Board of Aldermen will discuss a proposed ordinance prohibiting all types of cannabis establishments and retail sales of cannabis or cannabis-related products during its meeting Thursday. Mayor Mark Lauretti is … [Read more...] about Shelton seeks city-wide ban on cannabis sales — ‘We do not need this here’
Marijuana in Ohio: Take a look at the Division of Cannabis Control’s newly proposed rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — More than five months have gone by since recreational marijuana became legal to use in Ohio, but the General Assembly has still not come to an agreement on House Bill 86. While things may be at a standstill at the State House, the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) continues to stick to the timeline outlined in the statute voters approved in … [Read more...] about Marijuana in Ohio: Take a look at the Division of Cannabis Control’s newly proposed rules