Under state law the number of dispensaries a person can open in Connecticut is limited to one and in some cases two, but some of the largest cannabis companies in the country are planning top open as many as six retail stores. This has raised questions about the fairness of a legalization initiative that was intended, at least in part, to provide economic opportunity for groups … [Read more...] about Critics say cannabis equity partnerships in CT favor large corporations
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The Evolution of Cannabis Legislation in Connecticut: A Historical Perspective
Buckle up, my fellow enthusiasts of the "herb," as we take a wild ride through the twisted maze of Connecticut's cannabis legislation! It's like a roller coaster of reefer madness and rationality that would leave even the most seasoned stoner scratching their head.Connecticut, a state not exactly known for its leniency on, well, anything, decided to put its peculiar stamp on … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Cannabis Legislation in Connecticut: A Historical Perspective
Welcome To Connecticut: Where Pot Producers Are Groundhog Day Stars In The Truman Show
Ah, Connecticut, the picturesque state that never ceases to amaze. With its stunning landscapes, charming towns, and, of course, the continuously burgeoning marijuana industry. Hold on tight, ladies and gentlemen, as we take a wild ride through the mono-cultured world of pot production in the Nutmeg State. Imagine, if you will, that every bar in Connecticut only served … [Read more...] about Welcome To Connecticut: Where Pot Producers Are Groundhog Day Stars In The Truman Show
Connecticut cannabis cultivator parent company goes through foreclosure
Less than a year after the parent company of cannabis cultivator and producer Theraplant began marketing itself for sale amid funding concerns, a Waterbury judge this week approved a foreclosure involving the company’s Watertown property and another in Arizona. Greenrose Holding Co., the New York-based parent company of Theraplant, submitted a filing with the U.S. Securities … [Read more...] about Connecticut cannabis cultivator parent company goes through foreclosure
Danbury cannabis shop moves ‘fast and furious’ with plans to open after Labor Day
DANBURY – The city’s first all retail cannabis store is planning for a grand opening after Labor Day as construction at the Federal Road location accelerates.The obstacle holding up the opening of BUDr Cannabis, which Danbury approved in January, was a permit from the state Department of Transportation to build a sidewalk in front of the store. “We have construction going on … [Read more...] about Danbury cannabis shop moves ‘fast and furious’ with plans to open after Labor Day
Connecticut’s Cannabis Market: A McDonaldization Of Weed
In the smoky haze of Connecticut's budding cannabis industry, a peculiar phenomenon is taking shape. Like a dystopian McDonald's empire, the state's dispensaries appear to be nothing more than cookie-cutter clones, serving up the same predictable fare of cannabis flower, vapor products, and edibles. Behind the façade of choice, a chilling truth emerges: the illusion of … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Market: A McDonaldization Of Weed
Happy 710!!!
We find ourselves once again at the intersection of chaos and cannabis, as the smoke-filled haze of 710 engulfs the horizon. The world is ablaze with concentrate enthusiasts and Dabbin-Dad.com has emerged from the depths of an oil scorched rig to wish you a mind-altering, terpene-infused Happy 710!In the spirit of Dabbin-Dad.com, we immerse ourselves in the intoxicating holiday … [Read more...] about Happy 710!!!
Former New Haven bank building could become cannabis store
NEW HAVEN – Years ago, residents could walk through the column-lined entrance at 45 Church St. to cash a check at what then was Connecticut Savings Bank. But the branch has long since closed, and the building has remained vacant. Now, it might have a second life, as a hybrid medical/recreational cannabis facility. Pennsylvania resident Dharini Patel is seeking to open a … [Read more...] about Former New Haven bank building could become cannabis store
🇺🇸The Pulse of Freedom🇺🇸: Happy 4th Of July
It was the 4th of July, and the air was thick with anticipation and the pungent aroma of freedom. In the spirit of this great American holiday, I found myself in the heartland of the country, surrounded by a motley crew of patriots, rebels, and misfits. We had come together to celebrate the birth of a nation, fueled by the fiery passions of our forefathers and a potent strain … [Read more...] about 🇺🇸The Pulse of Freedom🇺🇸: Happy 4th Of July
Westbrook Zoning Comission Denies Amendment to Prohibit Cannabis Sale in NCD
At a Westbrook Zoning Commission meeting on June 26, the commission voted to deny an application from two citizens that sought a zoning text amendment that would have prohibited retail cannabis stores in the Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD). In response to a controversial application allowing a retail marijuana store to open in Westbrook, two residents have applied for a … [Read more...] about Westbrook Zoning Comission Denies Amendment to Prohibit Cannabis Sale in NCD
