Nick Cimadon (left) and his fiance Kelsey Rivera hold trays of recently made cannabis-infused gummies. The couple recently launched cannabis food and beverage manufacturer SoundView in Bristol. After traveling the globe for military service responsibilities, engaged couple Kelsey Rivera and Nick Cimadon have put off wedding plans for now as they focus on their newest … [Read more...] about Bristol-based SoundView is one of CT’s first cannabis-infused food and beverage manufacturers
Connecticut
CT Medical Board agrees not to discipline Ansonia doctor for previous cannabis use
The Connecticut Medical Examining Board agreed Tuesday not to discipline an Ansonia doctor for his previous cannabis use. State Department of Public Health investigators recommended in 2022 that the board order discipline against the medical license of Dr. Jonathan Simon of Ansonia on claims he used marijuana to "excess" prior to November 2021 and also was diagnosed with a … [Read more...] about CT Medical Board agrees not to discipline Ansonia doctor for previous cannabis use
Torrington earned $179K in cannabis sales tax revenue in 2023
TORRINGTON — Mayor Elinor Carbone has reported to City Council that the city received $178,976 in tax revenue from cannabis sales in 2023. And just like the funds received by cities and towns across the country from the American Rescue Plan Act, the money earned from cannabis revenue must be specifically designated for projects that benefit the community. Uses for cannabis … [Read more...] about Torrington earned $179K in cannabis sales tax revenue in 2023
National News
A 29-year-old Connecticut woman charged with causing a September crash that killed another driver, that woman’s 2-year-old godson and a Labrador Retriever surrendered to police this week and was arraigned Thursday. Connecticut State Police said Michelle Miller, of Wolcott, Conn., lost control of her red Volkswagen Jetta while speeding in the opposite direction and hit a Subaru … [Read more...] about National News
Shelton P&Z signals rejection of retail cannabis shop on Bridgeport Ave.
SHELTON — Rodeo Cannabis’ plans to open the city’s first and only cannabis dispensary appear to be up in smoke. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its meeting Wednesday, asked zoning staff to prepare a resolution denying Rodeo Cannabis’ request to open in 2,000-square-feet of vacant space — in the former bank location right next to newly opened Leo Tobacco & Cigar — at … [Read more...] about Shelton P&Z signals rejection of retail cannabis shop on Bridgeport Ave.
Director of CT social equity council handling cannabis cash resigns
Ginne-Ray Clay resigned Tuesday as the executive director of the Social Equity Council, an agency that oversees elements of Connecticut’s cannabis industry and is the subject of an audit requested by Gov. Ned Lamont. “Regrettably, my final days in this role have been marred by unsubstantiated allegations, threats, and publicly leaked false narratives, all of which have unjustly … [Read more...] about Director of CT social equity council handling cannabis cash resigns
Owners of Southington smoke shops arrested with large quantities of marijuana, police say
SOUTHINGTON — Four smoke shop owners at three businesses in town have been arrested after investigators found large quantities of marijuana packaged for sale, officials say. In a news release, the Southington Police Department said officers were notified about the sale of vape products to underage people and the sale of THC products from several smoke shops located in … [Read more...] about Owners of Southington smoke shops arrested with large quantities of marijuana, police say
7/10 vs. 4/20: A New Era in Cannabis Culture
It’s a blazing hot July afternoon, and the air is thick with the sweet, sticky aroma of cannabis oil. The day is 7/10, a date that has swiftly gained traction in the counter-culture calendar, challenging the supremacy of 4/20 as the ultimate cannabis holiday. As I sit here, enveloped in a cloud of dense vapor, it's clear that this new date on the stoner's almanac is not just a … [Read more...] about 7/10 vs. 4/20: A New Era in Cannabis Culture
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
Cary Quashen, Owner of Action Family Counseling, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to dive deep into concerns over the rising demand for high-potency marijuana. As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise. Cannabinoid (or Cannabis) hyperemesis syndrome, also known as CHS, is an often debilitating condition that … [Read more...] about Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
Director of CT social equity council handling cannabis cash resigns
Ginne-Ray Clay resigned Tuesday as the executive director of the Social Equity Council, an agency that oversees elements of Connecticut’s cannabis industry and is the subject of an audit requested by Gov. Ned Lamont. “Regrettably, my final days in this role have been marred by unsubstantiated allegations, threats, and publicly leaked false narratives, all of which have unjustly … [Read more...] about Director of CT social equity council handling cannabis cash resigns