Faye was the operating partner at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale, a well-known New Haven restaurant that fell victim to the pandemic. His business partner in that venture was Linares’ father. “I used to babysit him,” Faye said of Linares. “I used to call him my best friend and we had a secret handshake,” Linares said. Both Faye and Linares — a former … [Read more...] about They once had a secret handshake. Now these Connecticut men have a cannabis production facility
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March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan
The newest set of data released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) shows that the state has once again set a new record for adult-use cannabis sales. According to the CRA, the state collected $286.8 million in adult-use cannabis sales in March, which made up for 99% of all sales. In terms of product popularity, flower still reigns supreme with $131.4 million in … [Read more...] about March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan
Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
Illinois lawmakers last week joined representatives of the licensed cannabis industry to call for a ban on intoxicating hemp products including delta-8 THC. Under one proposal, non-intoxicating hemp products would be regulated with rules for licensing hemp businesses and the testing and labeling of hemp products. Synthetically produced hemp products such as delta-8 THC, … [Read more...] about Illinois Lawmakers Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High
The legal cannabis industry is thriving in the U.S., reaching its highest-ever number of jobs and sales, a new report shows. Vangst, a cannabis industry job platform, found that at the beginning of the year, there were 440,445 full-time-equivalent jobs in the legal cannabis industry—a 5.4 percent increase from 2023. Annual sales of legal marijuana, recreational and medical, … [Read more...] about US Marijuana Industry Hits All-Time High
The Facade of Social Equity
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