The University of Connecticut’s Cannabis Club has pledged to donate 25% of all fundraising proceeds to the Last Prisoner Project (LPP), a nonprofit organization with the mission of “reforming our criminal justice system through progressive drug policy,” the foundation’s website reads. “The LPP has a very holistic approach, i.e. exonerating those in jail, as well as … [Read more...] about Cannabis Club grows activist mission, donates to Last Prisoner Project
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Angst, Chaos, And The After Party At The Connecticut Cannabis Expo 
In the savage heart of Uncasville, Connecticut, where the Thames River whispers tales of the past, there lies a monument to chance and capitalism - the Mohegan Sun. This isn’t just a casino, it’s a testament to the unbeatable spirit of the Mohegan Tribe, a beacon of light in the wilderness, a dream carved out of the Connecticut woods.
The Mohegan Sun rose from the ashes … [Read more...] about Angst, Chaos, And The After Party At The Connecticut Cannabis Expo
West Hartford’s second dispensary, Sweetspot, aims to bring new consumers to cannabis
WEST HARTFORD — If you're new to cannabis, or looking for milder THC products, Sweetspot might be the dispensary for you. The hybrid recreational and medical dispensary — the first of its kind in town — recently opened in West Hartford at the corner of Park Road and Prospect Avenue, becoming the second dispensary to open in town after Budr opened in July. It will also be the … [Read more...] about West Hartford’s second dispensary, Sweetspot, aims to bring new consumers to cannabis
Adult use cannabis retailers poised to open in the lower Naugatuck Valley
A pair of adult use cannabis dispensaries appear due to open this year in the lower Naugatuck Valley. In Derby, David Salinas said he hopes to open an as-yet unnamed recreational retail shop in space currently occupied by the Italian Pavilion, a venerated Valley eatery in business for more than 50 years. Salinas told the Derby Planning and Zoning Commission at its Jan. 16 … [Read more...] about Adult use cannabis retailers poised to open in the lower Naugatuck Valley
Gone with the Weed: The Irony of Connecticut’s Weed Market
Well, well, well, what do we have here? The great state of Connecticut, the land of steady habits, has found itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems that the green rush has hit a bit of a snag. Sales of the devil's lettuce have taken a nosedive for the first time since recreational sales began last year. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, in their infinite … [Read more...] about Gone with the Weed: The Irony of Connecticut’s Weed Market
Cannabis company is opening 3 CT sites. One on border of a town that banned such businesses.
A Missouri company this week won permission to open a marijuana shop on East Hartford’s Main Street barely 300 yards from the border with Glastonbury, a town that banned cannabis retailers less than a year ago. The new store will be branded as Shangri-La, a chain that is also starting operations in Norwalk, Plainville and Waterbury this year, according to plans by the … [Read more...] about Cannabis company is opening 3 CT sites. One on border of a town that banned such businesses.
And I Thought 5150 Was A Van Halen Album…
A Dabbin-Dad Dive Into Connecticut HB 5150. In the hazy realm where legislation and counter-culture collide, a behemoth known as Connecticut HB 5150 emerges from the smoke, promising a trip through the wild unknown of cannabis and hemp regulation. The very mention of its name evokes a sense of mystique, an enigma beckoning us to dive headfirst into the surreal landscape of … [Read more...] about And I Thought 5150 Was A Van Halen Album…
Discounts and promos on cannabis in Connecticut would be outlawed under new proposal
Cannabis retailers in Connecticut would no longer be allowed to offer promotions and discounts, if a bill proposed in the state legislature passes. That’s one provision included in a measure proposed this week that would also allow some hemp farmers into the marketplace and attempt to make sure every cannabis product is sold in licensed dispensaries, among other changes. The … [Read more...] about Discounts and promos on cannabis in Connecticut would be outlawed under new proposal
XpoCanna: The Cannabis Carnival Returns
As the icy grip of winter begins to loosen, a strange energy is stirring in the heart of Connecticut. It’s a raw, pulsating vibe that signals the return of XpoCanna, the grand circus of cannabis culture, set to explode at the Mohegan Sun in the dying days of February. Last year, this mad carnival of green drew in all sorts of freaks and outcasts, united by their love for the … [Read more...] about XpoCanna: The Cannabis Carnival Returns