I’m standing in the middle of a parking lot in Hartford, and the air smells like a skunk had a party in a lawnmower. Welcome to Connecticut, 2026. Not that long ago, buying marijuana in this state felt like a secret mission. Now? It’s as common as buying a coffee, but the drama is just getting started this year. If you’re trying to keep up with the "Green Rush," buckle up. … [Read more...] about THE CT GREEN SCENE: What it looks like so far for 2026
CT Medical Marijuana
High Times, Higher Taxes? Connecticut Lawmakers Eye a Cannabis Tax Glow-Up
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a change that could reshape how recreational cannabis gets taxed — and it starts with House Bill 5109 (HB 5109).The proposal would ditch the state’s current potency-based system — where products are taxed based on how much THC they contain — and replace it with a straightforward excise tax tied to the sale price. The bill, formally titled … [Read more...] about High Times, Higher Taxes? Connecticut Lawmakers Eye a Cannabis Tax Glow-Up
Welcome To Connecticut, The Velvet Rope Dispensary State
There I was — thumb numb, brain half-fried — doing what any responsible adult does after coffee in the mornig: doom-scrolling through cannabis Twitters and industry feeds looking for something between enlightenment and blood pressure spikes. And then I hit it. A graphic showing Northeast cultivator rankings. Vermont sitting up top with nearly 400 licensed growers. New … [Read more...] about Welcome To Connecticut, The Velvet Rope Dispensary State
From Big Macs to Big Meds — Meriden’s Old Diner May Become a Pot Shop
Meriden could soon welcome its third legal cannabis retailer. Stamford-based Curaleaf Hartford, in partnership with Hamden’s CJC Enterprises, has filed plans to open a retail cannabis store at 443 South Broad Street, the former site of the Green Olive Diner.The building, roughly 3,800 square feet and once a McDonald’s with a drive-through, would be refreshed for both medical … [Read more...] about From Big Macs to Big Meds — Meriden’s Old Diner May Become a Pot Shop
Fine Fettle Levels Up
Connecticut cannabis operator Fine Fettle is expanding access by converting all nine of its dispensaries into hybrid locations serving both medical patients and adult-use customers. The change, effective January 15, 2026, comes as the state’s medical program has faced declining enrollment since recreational sales began in 2023.The move allows Fine Fettle to improve convenience, … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle Levels Up
High Hopes: Connecticut’s Quest for Medicinal-First Cannabis
Connecticut’s burgeoning cannabis market has been busy catering to recreational consumers, but patients relying on medical cannabis are often left navigating a maze of inconsistent products, undertrained staff, and regulatory hurdles. While dispensaries thrive on tourist traffic and high-volume sales, the clinical needs of patients with chronic pain, PTSD, or other serious … [Read more...] about High Hopes: Connecticut’s Quest for Medicinal-First Cannabis
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
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
Medical Marijuana in Pediatric Care: A Closer Look at Chronic Pancreatitis Relief
Chronic Pancreatitis is a rare yet debilitating condition affecting children, marked by persistent inflammation of the pancreas leading to severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and malabsorption. Traditional treatments often fall short, leaving young patients and their families searching for alternative relief. Increasingly, medical marijuana is emerging as a promising … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana in Pediatric Care: A Closer Look at Chronic Pancreatitis Relief
