A trip to the golden arches came with an unexpected—and decidedly not kid-friendly—surprise after a Connecticut customer found suspected marijuana stashed inside a children's Happy Meal toy. A local woman ordered meals at the South Main Street McDonald’s in Middletown. The routine fast-food run took a bizarre turn when the child popped open a promotional Stranger Things toy … [Read more...] about Weed Inside Middletown McDonald’s Happy Meal
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Weed Need to Talk: Connecticut Tells Dispensaries to Put Pharmacists in the Spotlight
If you walk into a Connecticut dispensary and feel like you are suddenly surrounded by a few more signs, you are not hallucinating. State cannabis regulators at the Department of Consumer Protection have rolled out fresh posting rules under Public Act 26-8, making sure every medical patient and caregiver knows there is a licensed pharmacist ready to chat, whether in the flesh … [Read more...] about Weed Need to Talk: Connecticut Tells Dispensaries to Put Pharmacists in the Spotlight
High Court to Small Town: Same Plant, Same Barn, Stop Being a Buzzkill
The Connecticut Supreme Court just delivered a masterclass in agricultural common sense to the town of Suffield: weed is, quite literally, just weed. In a decisive win for local entrepreneur Ricardo Sotil and his company, Lasa Extract LLC, the state's highest justices ruled that swapping out hemp processing for recreational cannabis at an old tobacco site is perfectly legal. … [Read more...] about High Court to Small Town: Same Plant, Same Barn, Stop Being a Buzzkill
More Cannabis Detected in Fatal CT Crashes Post-Legalization. But are they right?
A new study examining post-legalization traffic fatalities in Connecticut found an increase in the proportion of victims testing positive for weed. However, the data reveals significant nuance across different road users: while weed increased notably among deceased motorcyclists and pedestrians, the rise among car drivers was not statistically significant. Researchers and … [Read more...] about More Cannabis Detected in Fatal CT Crashes Post-Legalization. But are they right?
Anesthesia Smoke Shop Put to Sleep Permanently After Forgetting How Laws Work
In news that will shock absolutely no one who understands the concept of a court order, a New Haven smoke shop named Anesthesia Smoke and Convenience has been permanently knocked out cold by the state of Connecticut. It turns out that when Attorney General William Tong explicitly tells you to stop peddling black-market weed, he actually means it. Back in 2024, Tong’s office … [Read more...] about Anesthesia Smoke Shop Put to Sleep Permanently After Forgetting How Laws Work
Bridgeport Imposes One-Year Moratorium on Smoke Shops Following All The Raids
Bridgeport municipal officials have placed a 12-month freeze on new smoke shop approvals to curb the rapid proliferation of storefronts and give lawmakers time to overhaul local zoning regulations. The decision follows high-profile enforcement operations by the Bridgeport Police Department, which resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of more than 500 pounds of illicit … [Read more...] about Bridgeport Imposes One-Year Moratorium on Smoke Shops Following All The Raids
Curaleaf Goes Rogue: The $272M Hostile Grab for Aurora Cannabis
Curaleaf, a massive weed company out of Connecticut, is tired of playing nice. They want to buy their Canadian rival, Aurora Cannabis, but Aurora’s bosses keep slamming the door in their face. So, Curaleaf is going rogue. They are launching a "hostile takeover"—which basically means skipping the executives and taking their offer straight to the regular people who own Aurora's … [Read more...] about Curaleaf Goes Rogue: The $272M Hostile Grab for Aurora Cannabis
Whippets, Weed, and Hidden Stashes: CT Police Bust Unlicensed Smoke Shop Operation
Another day, another illicit smoke shop bust in Connecticut—and this one came with a full menu of unregulated substances.Police in Wilton and Norwalk executed a joint raid on Kenan Convenience & Cigars along Danbury Road, shutting down what investigators describe as a hidden illicit dispensary operating under the guise of a neighborhood cigar shop. Inside, officers arrested … [Read more...] about Whippets, Weed, and Hidden Stashes: CT Police Bust Unlicensed Smoke Shop Operation
A Black GMC SUV, 51 Pounds of Weed, and a Trip to the Slammer
Picture this: It’s nearly 3:00 AM on a Saturday night, and you’re cruising eastbound down Interstate 84 in a sleek black GMC SUV. You aren't just out for a midnight snack run, though. Packed inside your vehicle is a mind-boggling 51 pounds of vacuum-sealed weed alongside a casual stash of ketamine. If you're hauling a literal warehouse of contraband, you’d think the golden … [Read more...] about A Black GMC SUV, 51 Pounds of Weed, and a Trip to the Slammer
“Be in the Know CT”: A Masterclass in Stating the Obvious (and Giving Away Free Boxes)
Welcome, citizens of Connecticut, to the brave new world of legal weed! But hold on to your bongs, because the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) wants to make absolutely sure you "Be In The Know." They’ve launched a website — BeInTheKnowCT.org — that serves as a monument to government-mandated common sense. Let’s break down the thrilling revelations … [Read more...] about “Be in the Know CT”: A Masterclass in Stating the Obvious (and Giving Away Free Boxes)
