Connecticut’s legal cannabis market was supposed to be a steady new revenue stream and a clean break from prohibition-era chaos. Instead, as 2026 begins, the state’s cannabis tax structure is looking less like a smart policy and more like a bureaucratic buzzkill.The core issue is Connecticut’s reliance on a potency-based tax system. Rather than taxing cannabis simply as a … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Taxes are High on Complexity and Low on Results
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Paging Dr. Weed: The Waiting Room Is Empty
Connecticut’s medical marijuana program is quietly experiencing an awkward moment — the kind where the music is still playing, the lights are on, but half the party has already left. Once the backbone of the state’s cannabis system, the medical program is seeing a steady and significant drop in registered patients, echoing the same pattern that’s played out recently in New … [Read more...] about Paging Dr. Weed: The Waiting Room Is Empty
Connecticut Supreme Court Reinstates State Employee Fired for Smoking Marijuana on the Job
In a unanimous decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that Gregory Linhoff, a state employee dismissed for smoking marijuana while on duty, must be reinstated. The Court found that Linhoff’s termination was excessively severe and that lesser disciplinary measures would have been more appropriate under the circumstances. Key Facts Arbitration, Appeals, and the … [Read more...] about Connecticut Supreme Court Reinstates State Employee Fired for Smoking Marijuana on the Job
Connecticut Breaks Monthly High for Recreational Cannabis Sales in August
Connecticut’s legal cannabis market recorded a new all-time high in August 2025, with total sales reaching $24,691,553, according to newly released data from the Department of Consumer Protection. Of that total, $18,800,291 stemmed from adult-use purchases, setting a fresh record since recreational sales began in January 2023. The remaining $5,891,262 came from medical … [Read more...] about Connecticut Breaks Monthly High for Recreational Cannabis Sales in August
Connecticut Marijuana Prices are WAY Higher Than Massachusetts
As of mid‑2025, the average cost of marijuana in Connecticut far exceeds that in Massachusetts—with a gram costing $9.46 in Connecticut compared to $3.31 in Massachusetts.Economists and industry analysts suggest that the roughly six‑year head start in Massachusetts’s recreational cannabis market, legalized in 2016, has enabled greater product supply and competition—factors that … [Read more...] about Connecticut Marijuana Prices are WAY Higher Than Massachusetts
Radiation in Connecticut Cannabis: A Cleaner Label or a Compromised Promise?
A growing concern has emerged in Connecticut’s medical‑marijuana program: while regulators demand products be “clean”—free of harmful microbes—some licensed producers are relying on radiation to sterilize their cannabis, without disclosure to consumers. Regulation vs. Practice Under current state regulations, any medical cannabis sample that fails microbial testing—such … [Read more...] about Radiation in Connecticut Cannabis: A Cleaner Label or a Compromised Promise?
Enhancing Connecticut’s Cannabis Industry: The Imperative of Cultivation and Supply Chain Reform
Connecticut's legal cannabis market has experienced notable growth since the legalization of adult-use cannabis. However, despite the expansion of retail dispensaries, the state continues to face challenges related to high consumer prices and limited tax revenue. These issues stem from a fundamental imbalance in the supply chain, particularly concerning cannabis cultivation and … [Read more...] about Enhancing Connecticut’s Cannabis Industry: The Imperative of Cultivation and Supply Chain Reform
Connecticut Cannabis Company Expands In-State Footprint with Hedge Fund-Backed Acquisition
In a strategic move poised to reshape the state's cannabis market, a Connecticut-based cannabis company has acquired three in-state dispensaries, backed by the financial power of a hedge fund. This development underscores a growing trend of consolidation in the industry, where capital infusion from institutional investors is enabling rapid expansion and vertical integration.The … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Company Expands In-State Footprint with Hedge Fund-Backed Acquisition
Study Finds Disproportionate Number of Cannabis Retailers in Low-Income Neighborhoods
A recent analysis has revealed a striking concentration of cannabis retailers in low-income neighborhoods across the United States, raising new concerns about equity, public health, and the long-term impacts of cannabis legalization.According to findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), census tracts with lower household incomes and higher … [Read more...] about Study Finds Disproportionate Number of Cannabis Retailers in Low-Income Neighborhoods
Budr Cannabis Expands Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions in Connecticut
Budr Cannabis, a rapidly growing player in Connecticut's cannabis industry, has significantly expanded its presence by acquiring three dispensaries previously operated under The Botanist brand. This strategic move increases Budr's retail locations from four to seven, marking a 74% growth in its statewide footprint.The newly acquired dispensaries are located in Danbury, Vernon, … [Read more...] about Budr Cannabis Expands Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions in Connecticut
