It’s popular – but where is it the most and least consumed – here are the cities and how they rank with marijuana Recreational weed is in legal in 24 states, DC and some territories. Over 50% of their country has access to gummies, vapes and special chocolates without breaking the law. Thirty-eight states have medical marijuana, which the American Medical Association, and the … [Read more...] about Which Cities Consume The Most Marijuana
Connecticut
Shelton votes to ban retail cannabis sales, but application for one such business may move forward
Rodeo Cannabis is seeking to occupy a 2,000 square foot space, which includes a drive-thru, in one of the buildings in Crown Point Center. The building also houses Common Grounds, Panache Hair Design and the soon-to-open Leo Tobacco. SHELTON — The sale of cannabis and cannabis-related products may now be banned citywide, but that does not mean people won’t see at least one such … [Read more...] about Shelton votes to ban retail cannabis sales, but application for one such business may move forward
Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers
That is the approximate size of the cannabis industry’s labor force in this country, according to newly published research. The data, compiled by Vangst and Whitney Economics, shows that the United States’ legal marijuana industry added almost 23,000 jobs last year, amounting to a 5.4% year-over-over increase. That brings the total number of full-time workers in the industry to … [Read more...] about Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers
The 420 Community Festival. Sponsored by Burn N’ Learn: FREE DABS!!!
With a gleam in my eye and a devil-may-cry grin on my lips, I tossed caution to the wind and embarked on a quest that would challenge the boundaries of rationality. The destination? A rendezvous with none other than my the Wildebeest. Where? The 420 Community Festival. Sponsored by Burn N' Learn.Armed with little more than determination and a healthy dose of absurdity, I set … [Read more...] about The 420 Community Festival. Sponsored by Burn N’ Learn: FREE DABS!!!
Penguins, cannabis and massage therapists: Another day at the Connecticut Capitol
The gathered representatives from the cannabis industry discussed their optimism about the state of the market and their opposition to hemp-derived products being sold at liquor stores. Only occasionally would someone acknowledge this wasn't any old business."I remember very clearly the first press conference I did, seven years ago, talking about the recreational use of … [Read more...] about Penguins, cannabis and massage therapists: Another day at the Connecticut Capitol
‘Twas The Night Before 4/20
'Twas the night before 4/20, and all through the pad,Not a creature was stirring, not even a dab.The concentrates were stacked by the rig with care,In hopes that the stoners soon would be there.The wildebeest hustled, preparing with glee,For the free dab bar at the 4/20 spree.With papers and grinders, and a little weed too, We readied the stash for a magnificent brew.The smoke … [Read more...] about ‘Twas The Night Before 4/20
New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
NEW HAVEN — A cannabis retailer planning to open on a relatively isolated, industrially zoned stretch of East Street will be able to do so despite the fact that part of its building — including the foundation and where the electrical panels will be — are below the base flood elevation.The City Plan Commission unanimously approved a flood damage prevention ordinance variance … [Read more...] about New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
These CT universities are preparing students for jobs in the evolving cannabis industry
Before working as a scientist at the Massachusetts-based cannabis testing lab, SafeTiva Labs, Sands got master’s degree in plant science at the University of Connecticut — studying the genetic regulation of cannabis plants. “(Employers asked) ‘Do you have science experience?’ Not ‘Do you have cannabis experience.’ But they were like, ‘Oh, someone that has … [Read more...] about These CT universities are preparing students for jobs in the evolving cannabis industry
They once had a secret handshake. Now these Connecticut men have a cannabis production facility
Faye was the operating partner at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale, a well-known New Haven restaurant that fell victim to the pandemic. His business partner in that venture was Linares’ father. “I used to babysit him,” Faye said of Linares. “I used to call him my best friend and we had a secret handshake,” Linares said. Both Faye and Linares — a former … [Read more...] about They once had a secret handshake. Now these Connecticut men have a cannabis production facility
March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan
The newest set of data released by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) shows that the state has once again set a new record for adult-use cannabis sales. According to the CRA, the state collected $286.8 million in adult-use cannabis sales in March, which made up for 99% of all sales. In terms of product popularity, flower still reigns supreme with $131.4 million in … [Read more...] about March Marks New High for Cannabis Sales in Michigan