Connecticut has welcomed its first dedicated cannabis packaging business, marking a significant milestone for the state’s burgeoning industry. The company officially launched this month, positioning itself to serve local cultivators and retailers. However, its leaders emphasize that the greatest obstacle ahead lies not in supply or regulation—but in visibility.“We feel like … [Read more...] about CT’s First Cannabis Packaging Company Opens Amid Awareness Hurdles
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Trap Door Bust: Illegal Cannabis Products Discovered at Local Vape Shop
A routine compliance check turned into a criminal investigation on Monday after law enforcement officers uncovered a stash of illegal cannabis products hidden beneath a trap door in a Hartford-area vape shop.According to officials, investigators from the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division, alongside local police, visited the vape shop as part of an … [Read more...] about Trap Door Bust: Illegal Cannabis Products Discovered at Local Vape Shop
Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Sales: Connecticut Authorities Target Vape and Smoke Shops
Connecticut officials are intensifying efforts to shut down unlicensed cannabis sales, focusing specifically on vape and smoke shops across the state that are skirting regulations by selling THC products without proper licenses.According to state authorities, recent investigations have revealed a growing number of retail locations illegally distributing cannabis or … [Read more...] about Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis Sales: Connecticut Authorities Target Vape and Smoke Shops
Budr. Making big moves.
Budr Cannabis, a multistate cannabis operator based in Norwalk, continues its aggressive growth in Connecticut with the acquisition of three hybrid dispensaries formerly branded The Botanist, combined with innovative event delivery enhancements.
1. Major Store Takeover in Connecticut
In early June, Budr officially absorbed three Botanist locations in Danbury, Vernon, … [Read more...] about Budr. Making big moves.
Mobile Cannabis Ordering Now Available at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
In a significant step toward merging convenience with compliance, cannabis company Fine Fettle has launched mobile ordering for adult-use cannabis products at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. The initiative is being rolled out in collaboration with the Bridgeport-based venue and aims to enhance the customer experience during live events, while staying within state … [Read more...] about Mobile Cannabis Ordering Now Available at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Hartford Cannabis Facility Blends Innovation, Community Investment, and Revitalization
From the outside, the red-brick building on Homestead Avenue might appear like another relic of Hartford’s manufacturing past. But step through its doors and you’ll find a state-of-the-art cannabis micro-cultivation facility—an ambitious new player in Connecticut’s evolving recreational marijuana industry.The Goods THC, led by founder and CEO Gloribel Diaz, is among the newest … [Read more...] about Hartford Cannabis Facility Blends Innovation, Community Investment, and Revitalization
Connecticut Marks Fourth Anniversary of Recreational Cannabis Legalization: What Has Changed
July 1, 2025, marks four years since Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and older—a policy shift that has significantly altered the state’s cannabis landscape. Regulatory Evolution and Market Growth Medical cannabis use was first authorized in Connecticut in 2012. Recreational legalization followed in 2021, and retail sales commenced in January … [Read more...] about Connecticut Marks Fourth Anniversary of Recreational Cannabis Legalization: What Has Changed
A Love Letter to Jack and the Sacred Stoner Rite 
It’s Jack’s birthday today. My brother. My co-conspirator in curiosity. The one who dares to dive deep, question hard, laugh louder than the world would prefer. And somewhere between thinking about his soul and this sacred spin around the sun, it hit me like a wake-and-bake sativa lightning bolt: smoking weed on someone’s birthday isn’t just a vibe—it’s a f*cking rite of … [Read more...] about A Love Letter to Jack and the Sacred Stoner Rite
Curaleaf Shares Slump Nearly 50%—Time to Reassess?
Curaleaf Holdings (CURLF), the largest U.S. cannabis operator by revenue, has seen its stock tumble approximately 46% year-to-date, even as the broader cannabis sector edges up around 7% in the same period.
What’s Causing the Sell-Off?Several key factors appear to be weighing on Curaleaf:Regulatory headwinds: Ongoing delays in federal cannabis reform remain a drag. While the … [Read more...] about Curaleaf Shares Slump Nearly 50%—Time to Reassess?
Westville Music Bowl Now Delivers Cannabis to Concert‑Goers
Westville Music Bowl has become the first venue in Connecticut to launch an onsite cannabis delivery service for its show‑going audience. Partnering with Hi! People, a locally licensed dispensary, the venue now allows concert‑goers aged 21 and older to pre‑order cannabis products—and pick them up just steps from the entrance. 
How It WorksPre‑order deadline: By 3 p.m. on the … [Read more...] about Westville Music Bowl Now Delivers Cannabis to Concert‑Goers
