In a concerted effort to combat the rise of illegal cannabis sales in Connecticut, top state officials have intensified their crackdown on unauthorized marijuana distribution. Connecticut has seen significant growth in its legal cannabis market since the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2021. However, the rise in illegal sales has been a growing concern for regulators … [Read more...] about Top Connecticut Officials Take a Stand Against Illegal Cannabis Sales
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Wallingford Teen Charged with Intent to Sell
An 18-year-old Wallingford resident is facing multiple charges after police discovered a significant amount of marijuana during a routine traffic stop.On the evening of April 25, officers from the Wallingford Police Department pulled over a vehicle for motor vehicle violations. During the stop, police said they found evidence suggesting the driver was involved in marijuana … [Read more...] about Wallingford Teen Charged with Intent to Sell
Smoke Shops Under Fire: Connecticut Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis Sales
Connecticut authorities are intensifying efforts to curb illegal cannabis sales, targeting unlicensed smoke shops and convenience stores across the state. This crackdown aims to protect public health, ensure compliance with state regulations, and support the legal cannabis market.Statewide Enforcement ActionsIn Stamford, a coordinated operation involving local and state … [Read more...] about Smoke Shops Under Fire: Connecticut Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis Sales
4/20 with Burn N Learn: The Drive, The Smoke, The Madness
By The Guy That Should Never Be Handed a MegaPhone Getting there felt like bending time in my beat-up TIE Fighter—windows down, subwoofers rattling like blaster fire, and a trunk full of good intentions and rolling papers. I was hyperspeeding through Connecticut backroads, dodging potholes like asteroids, chasing that sacred 4/20 energy. Somewhere between Nowhere and … [Read more...] about 4/20 with Burn N Learn: The Drive, The Smoke, The Madness
Q&A with Connecticut’s first licensed cannabis cultivator
Connecticut was the 17th state to join the country-wide movement to legalize cannabis in 2012. Watertown’s Theraplant was the first of the original four licensed cannabis cultivators in the state, having begun medical use in 2014. Chief Executive Officer David Goldburg reflects here on the progress Theraplant has made since he became CEO in January 2024.1. What are the biggest … [Read more...] about Q&A with Connecticut’s first licensed cannabis cultivator
Connecticut Cannabis Industry Faces Rising Costs Amid Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Connecticut's cannabis sector is bracing for increased operational costs due to heightened tariffs on Chinese imports. These tariffs, imposed by the Trump administration, affect essential components like lighting, HVAC systems, and retail fixtures, which are predominantly sourced from China.Although Connecticut mandates that cannabis be cultivated and sold within the state, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Industry Faces Rising Costs Amid Tariffs on Chinese Imports
CT Cops Say Weed Laws Tie Their Hands—Lawmakers Push Back
Connecticut lawmakers are currently engaged in a heated debate over proposed legislation that would allow police officers to stop drivers solely for smoking marijuana while operating a vehicle. This discussion arises amidst concerns about road safety and the challenges of enforcing impaired driving laws in the wake of cannabis legalization.Law Enforcement's PerspectivePolice … [Read more...] about CT Cops Say Weed Laws Tie Their Hands—Lawmakers Push Back
Connecticut Business Unveils Innovative Scent-Based Product Experience
In a novel approach to product marketing, a Connecticut-based business has introduced a unique method of engaging customers through scent. The company has developed a product that allows consumers to experience its fragrance without the ability to physically try it, offering a new sensory dimension to product presentation.This innovative strategy aligns with a growing trend in … [Read more...] about Connecticut Business Unveils Innovative Scent-Based Product Experience
Budding Discontent: Connecticut’s Weed War Isn’t Over—It’s Just Wearing a Suit Now
Let’s set the scene: Hartford, Connecticut. The air smells faintly like rain and revolution. Inside the cold, beige halls of the Legislative Office Building, a band of pissed-off, passionate cannabis advocates gather—not to smoke, but to speak. Because four years after the state legalized adult-use weed, the real grassroots folks—the ones who grew it, smoked it, got arrested … [Read more...] about Budding Discontent: Connecticut’s Weed War Isn’t Over—It’s Just Wearing a Suit Now
Connecticut’s Cannabis Potency Cap Faces Backlash From Patients and Producers
Connecticut's decision to uphold its cap on THC potency in adult-use cannabis products has sparked increasing concern among consumers, medical patients, and industry stakeholders. The General Law Committee's recent choice not to revisit the cap in 2025 is viewed by many as a setback for the state's burgeoning cannabis market.Consumer and Patient ConcernsThe THC cap has led to a … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Potency Cap Faces Backlash From Patients and Producers
