And a Hartford board will hear residents’ comments Tuesday night about a plan to bring a Hartford-owned cannabis dispensary to the area near Dunkin’ Park. LAZ Investments, the investment office of LAZ Parking magnate Alan Lazowski, has been granted a public hearing to seek a zoning amendment to allow for the former Goodyear property at 306 Market St. in Hartford to house a new … [Read more...] about There’s a plan for cannabis dispensary near a CT ball park. It doesn’t comply with city regulations.
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From 10,000 to 1 Million CFU/g: Connecticut’s Controversial Mold Limits
Here we are again, my friends, back to the same old song and dance. I've ranted about this before, but it seems the powers that be have a selective hearing problem. So, let's crank up the volume and talk about the mold levels in cannabis in the great state of Connecticut. We need to talk about this again...Now, I don't know about you, but when I think of medicine, I don't … [Read more...] about From 10,000 to 1 Million CFU/g: Connecticut’s Controversial Mold Limits
The Great Green Bamboozle: A Tale of Cannabis in Connecticut
In the twisted year of 2023, the state of Connecticut, in its infinite wisdom, decided to play a cruel joke on its citizens. The average price of recreational marijuana took a nosedive from $44.61 in January to $38.44 in November. Meanwhile, the cost of medical cannabis, the supposed lifeline for the ailing, climbed from $35.68 to $36.99. A classic bait-and-switch, ladies and … [Read more...] about The Great Green Bamboozle: A Tale of Cannabis in Connecticut
Connecticut’s Cannabis Crackdown: Crushing the Little Guys in Favor of Big Corps
You'd think in this day and age, with cannabis slowly shedding its taboo, Connecticut would chill out a bit. But nope, here we go again – the state's Attorney General, William Tong, has his undies in a twist over HighBazaar's alleged unlicensed cannabis market. The man's out here firing cease and desist letters left and right like it's a game of legal whack-a-mole. Let's … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s Cannabis Crackdown: Crushing the Little Guys in Favor of Big Corps
The Birth of Connecticut’s Cannabis Union Revolution
The air in West Haven, Connecticut, crackled with an electric fervor, a tension simmering beneath the surface. In the midst of this charged atmosphere, a band of unsung revolutionaries emerged—employees of Advanced Grow Labs (AGL), navigating the labyrinthine world of cannabis cultivation. These indomitable spirits, armed not with traditional weaponry but with an unbreakable … [Read more...] about The Birth of Connecticut’s Cannabis Union Revolution
Planned East Hartford cannabis cultivation facility to be scaled down
EAST HARTFORD — Since the town's first cannabis cultivation facility was unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in August, the company behind the project has submitted another application to scale it down. C3 Industries, based in Michigan, was originally going to use the entire complex at 221-241 Park Ave. for its $12 million facility. However, the company … [Read more...] about Planned East Hartford cannabis cultivation facility to be scaled down
Christmas & Marijuana: A Delightful Journey Through the Bizarre Parallels in the World of Excess
Ah, the festive season! A time when the fragrance of Christmas cheer intermingles with the unmistakable aroma of... marijuana? Indeed, dear readers, let’s embark on a whimsical expedition to unravel the curious parallels between the holiday season and the vibrant world of cannabis. Scene 1: The FestivitiesEnvision the iconic red-clad figure descending the chimney with a … [Read more...] about Christmas & Marijuana: A Delightful Journey Through the Bizarre Parallels in the World of Excess
High Stakes Holidays: Weed, Gambling, and the Absence of Alcohol In Connecticut
In the heart of the holiday season, amidst the twinkling lights and wrapped packages, a peculiar phenomenon takes hold of Connecticut. The air is thick with change, a shift in the traditional yuletide cheer. This year, the clinking of glasses filled with alcoholic merriment is replaced by an unexpected guest at the holiday table - weed.The green leaf, once a outcast, now sits … [Read more...] about High Stakes Holidays: Weed, Gambling, and the Absence of Alcohol In Connecticut
There’s No SOPs for Culture: Embracing Angst & Chaos
In the convoluted world of corporate jargon and organizational structures, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are revered as the gospel of efficiency. They're the guiding principles navigating businesses through the maze of operations. But in the midst of systematic protocols, here's an outrageous notion: what if I told you that amidst the labyrinth of creativity, innovation, … [Read more...] about There’s No SOPs for Culture: Embracing Angst & Chaos
Safe Harbor lends $1.2M to Connecticut marijuana social equity retailer
Cannabis industry financial services firm Safe Harbor Financial says it and its partners have provided a $1.17 million loan to a forthcoming Connecticut marijuana retailer operating under the Higher Collective brand. The Higher Collective store planned for Bridgeport is a social equity joint venture, according to a news release. Higher Collective CEO Patrik Jonsson identified … [Read more...] about Safe Harbor lends $1.2M to Connecticut marijuana social equity retailer