A law approved earlier this year as a follow-up to Connecticut's landmark 2021 legalization of adult-use cannabis included a requirement that a task force appointed by Gov. Ned Lamont and legislative leaders meet a January 2024 deadline to study and recommend procedures for those who grow marijuana in their homes to possibly sell their crops in the retail marketplace. But … [Read more...] about A CT panel meant to study the sale of ‘homegrown’ cannabis may not even meet before its deadline
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Connecticut Cannabis Expo 2024 coming to Mohegan Sun in February
The third annual Connecticut Cannabis Expo comes to Mohegan Sun Feb. 24 and 25, featuring a cannabis business convention, trade show and the X Cup, a judged cannabis competition. The events will offer networking opportunities and panel discussions about the current cannabis political climate, existing and new legislation business opportunities, and visitors can attend … [Read more...] about Connecticut Cannabis Expo 2024 coming to Mohegan Sun in February
Cannabis shop opening in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Another adult-use cannabis shop is opening in Hartford. Higher Collective will hold its grand opening on Wednesday at its location at 1396 Park St., according to the company. It’s the company’s fourth retail location in Connecticut, joining stores in Killingly, Willington and New London. It plans to add three more locations early next … [Read more...] about Cannabis shop opening in Hartford
High Spirits: Unwrapping the Perfect Christmas Gifts for Stoners
Ah, the season of giving, where festive lights adorn the streets, and the scent of pine permeates the air. As the yuletide spirit embraces us, there exists a curious conundrum—what gift befits the merry soul ensnared by the vegetative allure of cannabis? The stoner, a creature of amusement and contemplation, requires gifts that resonate with their elevated sensibilities. In the … [Read more...] about High Spirits: Unwrapping the Perfect Christmas Gifts for Stoners
Social Equity Council begins distributing money from cannabis industry in pilot program
Connecticut’s cannabis legalization came with opportunity for communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs to get funding for community efforts. Those funds are starting to come in. On Tuesday, the CT Cannabis Social Equity Council and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut formally gave out $1 million in grants to causes based in Norwich, New London, … [Read more...] about Social Equity Council begins distributing money from cannabis industry in pilot program
No Beer Sales on Thanksgiving, but Cannabis is an Option
The Department of Consumer Protection’s (DCP) Liquor Control Division reminded consumers Wednesday that package stores are closed, and grocery stores cannot sell beer on Thanksgiving Day, November 23. However, the DCP also wants Connecticut residents to know you can buy cannabis. DCP asked residents to check the hours of the 28 dispensaries in Connecticut, some of which only … [Read more...] about No Beer Sales on Thanksgiving, but Cannabis is an Option
Just another week in Connecticut.
Last week was a s*** show in Connecticut. Enter the enthralling domain of Connecticut's cannabis sphere—a realm where progress unfolds its intricate layers, mirroring the intricate nature of the very plant that has stirred widespread intrigue. Let's look deeper into its diverse dimensions of madness.At the core lies a bureaucratic maze. A designated task force, tasked with … [Read more...] about Just another week in Connecticut.
Connecticut Task Force To Study Allowing Sale Of Homegrown Marijuana Has Yet To Be Formed, With Report Due In January
A task force to study whether individuals who grow their own cannabis at home should be allowed to sell their product at cannabis events has yet to be formed despite the statute requiring the task force to submit a report in January of 2024. The Task Force to Study Impact of Authorized Cannabis Sales and Retail Events Organized for Such Sales was part of a 2023 omnibus … [Read more...] about Connecticut Task Force To Study Allowing Sale Of Homegrown Marijuana Has Yet To Be Formed, With Report Due In January
How should New Haven spend cannabis grant money? Residents pitch uses
Millions of dollars in cannabis-legalization money is slated to trickle back into New Haven’s neighborhoods most negatively impacted by the War on Drugs — and residents are responding with programmatic pitches to put those funds towards community revitalization, from serving the homeless hot meals to mentoring Black billionaires in the making. Roughly 100 New Haveners filled … [Read more...] about How should New Haven spend cannabis grant money? Residents pitch uses
Cannabis licensing delays in Connecticut affecting total sales
Nearly a year after Connecticut launched adult-use cannabis sales with only a handful of licensed operators, new entrants are struggling to crack into the market on the Eastern Seaboard. Dozens of companies are still awaiting final approvals from state regulators as they navigate a lengthy and costly approval process, according to the Hartford Business Journal. According to … [Read more...] about Cannabis licensing delays in Connecticut affecting total sales
