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’
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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
Customs and Border Protection Targeting Licensed New Mexico Weed Businesses
Federal officials in New Mexico are apparently targeting state-licensed marijuana companies at border checkpoints and seizing regulated cannabis products, according to media reports. New Mexico legalized medical marijuana in 2019, followed by the legalization of adult-use cannabis in 2021. Regulated sales of recreational weed began in the state on April 1, 2022, just under a … [Read more...] about Customs and Border Protection Targeting Licensed New Mexico Weed Businesses
Price per gram of cannabis hits new high in CT
After two months of dipping sales, Connecticut’s cannabis market crawled back in March, according to state data, with the average price per gram higher than it’s ever been.Sales of recreational cannabis in Connecticut hit their peak in December, when more than $17.2 million worth of recreational cannabis was sold. Sales were down from that high both in January and February to … [Read more...] about Price per gram of cannabis hits new high in CT
CT-based cannabis farm eyes Shelton for first retail location
SHELTON — Rodeo Cannabis, which bills itself as the largest cannabis farm in New England hopes to make Shelton home to its first retail location. Arthur Linares, co-founder and CEO of the Connecticut-based company, filed an application to open a hybrid medical and recreational dispensary in Crown Point Center off Bridgeport Avenue less than a day after the Planning and Zoning … [Read more...] about CT-based cannabis farm eyes Shelton for first retail location
Colchester’s first cannabis dispensary opens
Colchester’s first recreational cannabis dispensary opened for business last week, the 34th storefront in Connecticut selling adult-use marijuana, according to data from the state. The Harvest Corner, located at 493 Westchester Road, opened Friday as the first equity joint venture business from Torrington-based Still River Wellness. The opening marks the first location as … [Read more...] about Colchester’s first cannabis dispensary opens
Poll Finds Most Weed Consumers Would Vote for Pro-Cannabis Candidate Regardless of Party
A majority of cannabis consumers who are likely to vote in this fall’s general election say they would vote for a pro-cannabis candidate regardless of their party affiliation, according to the results of a recent survey. The poll, which was conducted by the medical marijuana telehealth platform NuggMD, found that 59% of likely voters who use weed would cast their ballot for a … [Read more...] about Poll Finds Most Weed Consumers Would Vote for Pro-Cannabis Candidate Regardless of Party
Cannabis REIT Chicago Atlantic Closes $20M Facility With Massachusetts Weed Co. That Plans To Expand In These Key Markets
Massachusetts-based integrated cannabis operator Nova Farms has received a $20 million loan facility from Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ:REFI).Nova Farms manages a Massachusetts cultivation farm, seven retail brands and five full-service dispensaries across the Bay State, Maine and New Jersey.It was among the first businesses to secure licenses in … [Read more...] about Cannabis REIT Chicago Atlantic Closes $20M Facility With Massachusetts Weed Co. That Plans To Expand In These Key Markets