NORWALK — Even with blustery 29-degree weather and 31 mile-per-hour wind gusts, a growing line of about 20 couldn’t be deterred from the city’s first recreational cannabis dispensary on its opening day.The Fine Fettle location at 191 Main St. opened Thursday with a 20 percent discount for customers’ first purchase at the location, with an added bonus that customers who sign up … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle, Norwalk’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is now open: ‘People are excited’
CT Cannabis
Cannabis advocates say there’s still 1,200 people whose Connecticut sentences should be modified
HARTFORD — While the state's 2021 legalization of adult-use cannabis cleared the criminal records of thousands of people, as many as 1,200 others should have their Connecticut cases reviewed and their incarceration or probationary periods modified or terminated, advocates told the legislative Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.But Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin told the … [Read more...] about Cannabis advocates say there’s still 1,200 people whose Connecticut sentences should be modified
JEDI TONG: DEFENDER OF THE REPUBLIC
In a galaxy far, far away, where binary suns painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, the Galactic Republic stood as a beacon of hope. Amidst the celestial tapestry, a powerful Jedi named William Tong—known to all as Jedi Tong—emerged as an unwavering defender of justice. 🔦 The Darkening Shadows The year was 2024 GS (Galactic Standard). The Republic faced … [Read more...] about JEDI TONG: DEFENDER OF THE REPUBLIC
Proposed cannabis dispensaries in Stamford prompt protest from neighbors: ‘We don’t want this here’
STAMFORD — Two proposals to open cannabis dispensaries in Stamford have yet to go before the city's Zoning Board, but opposition is already building up.A public meeting on Monday night, followed by a small protest on Tuesday afternoon, were set up to discuss and protest the two applications — one for the city's West Side and the other in the Cove neighborhood — that have … [Read more...] about Proposed cannabis dispensaries in Stamford prompt protest from neighbors: ‘We don’t want this here’
Stratford approves Budr Cannabis for hybrid dispensary near Shelton border
A Connecticut-based cannabis company has won approval to open a dispensary at a shopping center in the town’s North End, despite pushback from medical providers that claimed the store would harm their nearby practices. The Stratford Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to approve plans from Budr Cannabis, which operates stores in West Hartford and Danbury, to open a hybrid … [Read more...] about Stratford approves Budr Cannabis for hybrid dispensary near Shelton border
Connecticut’s Social Equity program provides stability to communities affected by drugs
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut’s adult use marijuana program is different from other states, mainly because of social equity.This means a large chunk of profits goes to distressed communities.We wanted to see how some of this money is making a difference.Hartford’s youth get help with their homework, and a lot more at the Hartford City Mission.Victor Rush is the executive … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Social Equity program provides stability to communities affected by drugs
Lawmakers, trying ‘to wrest back a little’ control on cannabis, plan fixes to CT law
Recognizing a fast-changing world, a key state committee voted Tuesday to expand the overall marijuana regulation to THC-infused beverages.Only 14 months since licensed retailers began selling recreational marijuana in Connecticut, legislators said they are trying to make sure that they regulate the products beyond edibles and traditional marijuana that is smoked.Sen. John … [Read more...] about Lawmakers, trying ‘to wrest back a little’ control on cannabis, plan fixes to CT law
Bill would let CT hemp farmers partner with small cannabis growers
HARTFORD — Connecticut hemp farmers would be allowed to partner with smaller adult-use cannabis cultivators under a wide-ranging update to the state's 14-month-old retail marijuana market overwhelmingly approved Tuesday morning in a key legislative committee. The amended bill, passed in a bipartisan vote of the General Law Committee, would limit the sale of … [Read more...] about Bill would let CT hemp farmers partner with small cannabis growers
With two cultivation centers OK’ed, CT town considers a cannabis timeout
Bloomfield, one of the first towns to get a cultivation center under Connecticut’s liberalized marijuana laws, is looking to take a time-out before approving more growing center or retail outlets.The town plan and zoning commission this month intends to consider a moratorium on cannabis growing centers while it draws up better regulations, and might temporarily freeze … [Read more...] about With two cultivation centers OK’ed, CT town considers a cannabis timeout
Connecticut To Show Price Per Gram of Flower Online
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) published a new dataset, showing the price per gram of “usable cannabis” sold in the state’s adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana markets, according to a March 11 press release. The dataset’s category “usable cannabis” essentially means flower and includes raw flower in whole, ground, or pre-rolled form, without … [Read more...] about Connecticut To Show Price Per Gram of Flower Online
