Connecticut has seen its cannabis sales dwarfed by neighboring states, so maybe cafes will help consumption trends. Connecticut House of Representatives by Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, D-Groton and Stonington, has introduced a bill to amend the cannabis law to allow cannabis cafes and restaurants. The sparse on-sentence bill would permit the opening of lounges that would offer … [Read more...] about Are cannabis cafes coming to Connecticut?
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Cannabis debt crisis looms as billions in loans come due in 2026
As much as $3 billion in debt will come due for major U.S. cannabis operators by the end of 2026, a “wave” of maturities that could portend a significant shake-up in the regulated industry. Most analysts contend that companies have enough time to craft solutions to refinance their debt on favorable terms. However, some factors not under the industry’s control – such as major … [Read more...] about Cannabis debt crisis looms as billions in loans come due in 2026
Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
Filed by State Representatives Michael Shannon (D) and Anne Hughes (D), the bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary for consideration. The proposal would address multiple facets of cannabis reform, including terminating all investigations and charges related to nonviolent cannabis offenses, shifting law enforcement resources away from cases that proponents of … [Read more...] about Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
Imelda Walavalkar can still remember what people said when she first started selling packs of miniature joints shorter than her pinky finger. The co-founder of the Pure Beauty cannabis brand believed in the idea, but she kept getting a singular reaction from would-be customers: “What the f—k is this?” That was 2018, when the standard legal joint was filled with 1 gram of … [Read more...] about Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as ‘Piggy Banks’ in 2025
The financial benefits of cannabis tax revenues have often been used as a mechanism to persuade state lawmakers or voters to support state-by-state legalization efforts. Excise taxes on cannabis can be used to fund schools, child care programs, law enforcement officials, environmental groups, youth substance abuse prevention, social equity and justice, job initiatives, public … [Read more...] about State Officials Continue Treating Cannabis Businesses as ‘Piggy Banks’ in 2025
Analysis: Steep Declines in Teen Marijuana Use in States With Regulated Cannabis Markets
Washington, DC: Marijuana use by teens has fallen sharply in the majority of states that have legalized the adult-use market, according to an analysis of state and federal survey data by the Marijuana Policy Project. MPP’s analysis acknowledges steady declines in self-reported marijuana use by young people in 19 of 21 states for which data is available. Federally funded survey … [Read more...] about Analysis: Steep Declines in Teen Marijuana Use in States With Regulated Cannabis Markets
Leading Marijuana Industry Groups Merge To Unite Push For Federal Reform And Stock Market Access Under Trump Administration
Two leading marijuana industry associations have announced a merger to consolidate their advocacy work toward the new Congress and the incoming Trump administration. The U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC) and National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) will now be unified, combining their resources under a new name: the U.S. Cannabis Roundtable (USCR). “This is a pivotal time for the … [Read more...] about Leading Marijuana Industry Groups Merge To Unite Push For Federal Reform And Stock Market Access Under Trump Administration
Researchers Study Cannabis For Late-stage Dementia
Researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia. The National Institutes of Health-funded and Food and Drug Administration-approved LiBBY Study examines the potential benefits of cannabis-derived treatments for addressing agitation and discomfort in … [Read more...] about Researchers Study Cannabis For Late-stage Dementia
Connecticut cannabis operator’s $1.3M fire claim goes up in smoke
A fire that destroyed nearly 1,000 marijuana plants won’t cost Connecticut’s first licensed cultivator’s insurance company $1.3 million after all. A federal judge ruled last week that National Fire & Marine Insurance Co., a Berkshire Hathaway unit, does not owe Theraplant LLC business interruption coverage for the 2020 incident. H/T: insurancenewsnet.com You can view the … [Read more...] about Connecticut cannabis operator’s $1.3M fire claim goes up in smoke
Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
If there’s one thing we can count on in the Trump era—or any era touched by this chaotic orbit—it’s that the man knows how to ride a wave without getting wet. During his presidency, executive orders flew like confetti at a ticker-tape parade—on immigration, trade, social media, even dishwashers. But amid all the bluster, one topic remained conspicuously absent: marijuana. No … [Read more...] about Trump, Weed, and the Executive Order Void: The Green Rush That Never Was
