Once, when Rino Ferrarese was at UConn, the state police came into another dorm on campus, he recalled. He knew the friend of a roommate had some marijuana in his dorm room, but didn’t want to get involved. He called his friend to warn him, he recalled, then said, “I’m going to the library.” “I mean, we grew up in the ’80s with the War on Drugs,” Ferrarese said. “It was just … [Read more...] about A look inside Connecticut’s first cannabis ‘micro-cultivator’
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Connecticut’s Cannabis Industry: A Shift in the Landscape
Connecticut's state legislature has unveiled a proposal set to reshape the dynamics of the local cannabis industry. The key focus of this proposed bill is to restrict cannabis retailers from providing promotions and discounts, a measure that has already ignited discussions within the industry. The Proposed Bill The comprehensive bill encompasses various provisions, with a … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Industry: A Shift in the Landscape
Connecticut may be getting a second cannabis testing lab
Every legal cannabis product sold in Connecticut must be grown, produced and tested here. For a full year, there has been only a single cannabis testing lab in the state, but officials have confirmed a second lab may be opening soon, which some believe could get cannabis products on the shelves quicker as the market grows. Laboratory AltaSci closed in March last … [Read more...] about Connecticut may be getting a second cannabis testing lab
Bill headed to House floor would ban synthetic forms of cannabis in Connecticut
With little discussion, a key legislative committee on Thursday approved the first of two bills aimed at revising the commercial cannabis landscape, nearly three years after the legalization of the adult recreational-use retail market was decriminalized.The bill, which next heads to the state House of Representatives for consideration, would ban the sale of products that … [Read more...] about Bill headed to House floor would ban synthetic forms of cannabis in Connecticut
Could CT’s Native American tribes grow cannabis?
Unable to build casinos, several of Connecticut’s Native American tribes could instead turn to cannabis.Connecticut recognizes five Native American tribes and, by law, manages tribal funds. But without federal recognition, three of those tribes have been unable to build a casino or use their land to create jobs for tribal members, they say. State Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, … [Read more...] about Could CT’s Native American tribes grow cannabis?
Cannabis Club grows activist mission, donates to Last Prisoner Project
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
🔥 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
