In a strategic move to enhance oversight of its burgeoning cannabis industry, Connecticut has announced the formation of a specialized division within the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). This newly established office will assume responsibility for licensing, regulation, and inspection of both medical and recreational cannabis operations across the state. Previously, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Establishes Dedicated Cannabis Regulatory Division
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CT Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say: Let Us Sell Sooner, Before It All Goes Up in Smoke
Connecticut’s cannabis industry was supposed to be the great green equalizer—a chance for small business owners, especially those from historically disadvantaged communities, to stake their claim in a billion-dollar market. But now, some of those very entrepreneurs are waving a red flag: if the state doesn’t let them sell their cannabis licenses sooner, their dream might go up … [Read more...] about CT Cannabis Entrepreneurs Say: Let Us Sell Sooner, Before It All Goes Up in Smoke
Fine Fettle Expands Again: West Hartford Gets a Taste of the Green
Mark your calendars and prep your grinders—Fine Fettle is opening its ninth cannabis dispensary in Connecticut, and this time it’s planting roots right in the heart of West Hartford. April 18 is the big day, just two ticks before the high holiday of 4/20. Coincidence? Not likely.Located at 924 Farmington Avenue, the new spot lands right where people actually go—walkable, … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle Expands Again: West Hartford Gets a Taste of the Green
Cannabis retailer hopes CT’s new shopping rules help improve statewide sales
Two years after it was legalized, adult-use cannabis sales in Connecticut are hovering around $16 million in sales each month. In Massachusetts, however, that number is about $140 million per month. David Salinas, CEO of Hi! People in Derby hopes relaxed regulations on store design and shopping experience can help those numbers.“Massachusetts for example is a … [Read more...] about Cannabis retailer hopes CT’s new shopping rules help improve statewide sales
Connecticut Wants to Babysit Your Weed: A THC Cap Nobody Asked For
Ah yes, another day, another group of lawmakers clutching their pearls over cannabis. This time, the grand masterminds of Connecticut’s legislative circus have decided that adults can’t be trusted with weed stronger than 15% THC. Because obviously, if you let people buy potent weed, society will crumble into a smoldering heap of couch-locked anarchy.The latest genius proposal, … [Read more...] about Connecticut Wants to Babysit Your Weed: A THC Cap Nobody Asked For
High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
Well, folks, it seems the Connecticut Higher Collective is throwing in the towel. Pack it up, light one last joint, and say goodbye to a couple of locations that couldn’t quite hack it in the CT world of legal weed. The Hartford and Willington locations are shutting their doors, proving that even in a state where cannabis is about as controversial as a Starbucks latte, running … [Read more...] about High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
Welcome to 2025, where Connecticut’s weed scene is a Multi-Million-Dollar Juggernaut. Dispensaries are popping up like Dunkin on a caffeine bender, hawking everything from flower named after obscure fruit to THC gummies that promise to make you one with the universe. And let's not forget the THC-infused seltzers that pair perfectly with your yoga class. It’s all sleek marketing … [Read more...] about What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
New Year’s Dab: A Toast to the Chaotic Beauty of Progress
The future. It’s a strange, snarling beast, isn’t it? It’s unpredictable, untamed, and occasionally terrifying, but here’s the truth about that wild animal we’re all riding—it’s a good beast. Oh, sure, it has claws, teeth, and a bad attitude. It drags us kicking and screaming through political circus acts, climate doomsday forecasts, and the endless monotony of work emails. But … [Read more...] about New Year’s Dab: A Toast to the Chaotic Beauty of Progress
The Turkey’s Toke: A Thanksgiving in the Grip of the Green Leaf
Well, it’s that time of year again—the one where the national myth of "gratitude" is paraded around, wrapped in a suffocating blanket of mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a grotesquely overcooked turkey. And what better way to ease the tension of a family gathering where political discussions are inevitable and your cousin is too damn loud than with a proper smoke? Yes, … [Read more...] about The Turkey’s Toke: A Thanksgiving in the Grip of the Green Leaf
The Future of Cannabis in Connecticut: A New Vision of Reefer Madness
So, what's next? That’s the BIG question, and trust me, it’s not about to get answered by some corporate lawyer in a suit. No. This is Connecticut. And here, we’re about to roll up into a future full of unexpected turns, stony conversations, and a hell of a lot of weed.Let’s talk about it: 2024. You’ve had dispensaries popping up like Starbucks, and the black market still … [Read more...] about The Future of Cannabis in Connecticut: A New Vision of Reefer Madness
