STAMFORD — The definition of a school could be the defining factor in whether or not two cannabis dispensary applications are approved or denied by the city's Zoning Board.The main criticism of two pending applications — one for the city's West Side and the other in the Cove neighborhood — is that each is near community centers that provide assistance or programming for area … [Read more...] about How 2 Stamford cannabis dispensaries’ approvals – and future ones – hinge on definition of ‘schools’
Connecticut
Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
DANBURY — Two people were arrested last week after several city smoke shops were found with dozens of pounds of marijuana ready for sale, officials said.Officers working with multiple state agencies took enforcement action on four local vape shops on March 27, Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour said in a news release Thursday Ridenhour said the goal of the operation was … [Read more...] about Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
Psychedelics Reform Update: Missouri’s $10M Budget, Maine’s & Maryland’s Study Groups, Oregon’s Re-Crim And More
State-level psychedelics policy reform keeps moving forward throughout the U.S. Below is a recap of the moves that took place in the past three weeks (see the previous recap.) Missouri: Controversial budget proposal HB 2010 received final approval by the state's House on April 5, a day after it was reported to the Senate for consideration, where it already … [Read more...] about Psychedelics Reform Update: Missouri’s $10M Budget, Maine’s & Maryland’s Study Groups, Oregon’s Re-Crim And More
Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization
Department of Cannabis Control detectives, with Long Beach law enforcement, prepare to serve a search warrant on an unlicensed marijuana store in Long Beach, Calif., on March 5, 2024. Last year California's Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce served more than 300 search warrants on unlicensed operations in the state. A funny thing happened on the way to cannabis legalization: … [Read more...] about Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization
Central CT town puts the brakes on plans for more marijuana. Here’s why.
The vacant shop at 12 Seneca Road in Bloomfield where a cannabis retailer proposed opening a store. The town rejected the idea last month saying the site is too close to the town center.After public blowback to a proposed cannabis store in the center of town, Bloomfield is taking a six-month timeout from considering new marijuana-related businesses.“The goal of this is not to … [Read more...] about Central CT town puts the brakes on plans for more marijuana. Here’s why.
Puff, Puff, Pass: Connecticut Sends Digital Smoke Signals To Stock Up On Weed!
I never thought I'd see the day...So, picture this: I'm lounging in the digital jungles of social media, just casually scrolling through the feeds, when suddenly, a buzz starts building. People are talking, tweeting, and sharing something peculiar – an email from none other than the Department of Consumer Protection. Now, normally, you'd expect official government emails to be … [Read more...] about Puff, Puff, Pass: Connecticut Sends Digital Smoke Signals To Stock Up On Weed!
Stamford school board urges Zoning Board to reject 2 cannabis dispensaries near youth centers
STAMFORD — Many have spoken out against new proposals to bring two more cannabis dispensaries to Stamford, and now the city's Board of Education has weighed in.In an unusual move, the board issued a symbolic vote Tuesday night expressing their collective disapproval of the two cannabis dispensary applications — one for the city's West Side and the other in the Cove neighborhood … [Read more...] about Stamford school board urges Zoning Board to reject 2 cannabis dispensaries near youth centers
Shangri-La, Norwalk’s 2nd recreational cannabis dispensary, readies for April opening
NORWALK — Shangri-La’s CEO said the company looks to open its long-awaited recreational cannabis dispensary at 430 Main Ave. in April after getting the Department of Consumer Protection’s 100 percent inspection green light last week.The 100 percent inspection is an “internal term” meaning the last Department of Consumer Protection inspection before a dispensary will receive its … [Read more...] about Shangri-La, Norwalk’s 2nd recreational cannabis dispensary, readies for April opening
Fine Fettle Dispensary Opening Across Georgia
The first four medical cannabis locations of Fine Fettle Dispensary are expected in Decatur, Smyrna, Athens and Evans, with two more secured in Macon and Peachtree Corners. Fine Fettle also operates a production facility in Macon, which is up and running now. Construction on the first four retail stores is currently underway and expected to be done this … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle Dispensary Opening Across Georgia
Agrify Corporation Announces Turnkey Hydrocarbon Extraction Equipment Contract with Connecticut-Based Company New England Edibles, dba SoundView
Agrify Corporation (Nasdaq: AGFY) (“Agrify” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, today announced the signing of a Turnkey Hydrocarbon Extraction and Lab Equipment Package with New England Edibles, dba SoundView, (“SoundView” or the “Customer”), a licensed operator based in Bristol, CT.SoundView has … [Read more...] about Agrify Corporation Announces Turnkey Hydrocarbon Extraction Equipment Contract with Connecticut-Based Company New England Edibles, dba SoundView