by Hugh McQuaid On https://ctnewsjunkie.com/ With commercial sale of cannabis expected to begin in Connecticut later this year, state regulators said Friday they expect many of the 18 dispensaries currently serving medical marijuana patients to convert to hybrid business models that allow recreational sales. During a morning meeting of the Medical Marijuana Program Board of … [Read more...] about Board Debates Future of Medical Marijuana With Commercial Sales On The Horizon
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YOTICA
Don't know where to even start with this name. We don't know if Theraplant is trying to capitalize on the Starwars craze with this name, damn sure know Disney wouldn't be happy if that was the case. Either way, we would have never guessed this strain from the name Yotica. And no it's not the Jedi master. Yotica T25 8098 is the newest strain release from the Connecticut … [Read more...] about YOTICA
New DCP Renewal Process
Did you hear that there is a new renewal process for the State of Connecticut Medical Marijuana Program? Patients can now get your renewals processed immediately. No more waiting. Make sure your information is entered correctly prior to submitting your renewal application online, if changes are required, the DCP will require a $35 change fee to reprocess your … [Read more...] about New DCP Renewal Process
AGL Brings the Ice
There is nothing better on a hot summer day than something nice, cool, and refreshing. Normally an icy beverage would be adequate, but not this summer. The humidity is high and the summer is coming, but we are not alone this time. AGL has a new strain genetic to keep us all cool as ice. AGL Indicol IJ (I) aka Cherry Ice (Cherry AK-47 x Kush Mints) CANNABINOID … [Read more...] about AGL Brings the Ice
Renewal Time
It's that time of year people. If you are a Connecticut MMP patient, you completely understand what we mean. It's renewal time aka time for the ever so important MMP recertification process. We like to think of it as the annual monetary donation for the privilege to access a plant and all its medical benefits. Guess Connecticut needs the money more than we do. It's … [Read more...] about Renewal Time
News Update
Incase you may have missed the news, let us give you a little recap. Leaders offer blueprint for legal pot sales in Connecticut Top lawmakers outlined a marijuana legalization blueprint Thursday that includes erasure of certain criminal records, a tax of roughly 20 percent, and “equity” incentives for communities where large numbers of pot-related arrests have … [Read more...] about News Update
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) Closes on Acquisition of Advanced Grow Labs LLC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mMfPFpVroU#action=share One of only four cultivation and processing facilities in Connecticut with a 41,000 square foot facility in West HavenIncludes ownership of first dispensary slated for Westport, ConnecticutPositioned for expansion to meet state’s growing demandAcquisition has attractive multiples and is accretive to … [Read more...] about Green Thumb Industries (GTI) Closes on Acquisition of Advanced Grow Labs LLC
Connecticut Legislative Bills
Connecticut Cannabis-Related Legislative Bills So Legislators in Hartford have been busy. There are 18, yes "1-8" cannabis related bills proposed to either the State House or Senate. They may not all be in support of the legalization effort, but we can still ensure legislators are provided with the best knowledge to make informed decisions. We have come along way to … [Read more...] about Connecticut Legislative Bills
Hemp or Pot? Cannabis company sues over seizure of truck in Idaho
The Hemp Prosecution Continues Have you heard this news out of Idaho involving a truck, a driver, and 7,000 pounds of hemp? If not you should pay attention. This is the first issue of many to come if the federal government doesn't hurry up and properly regulate the sale and transfer of hemp. The recent passing of the 2018 United States Farm Bill descheduled some … [Read more...] about Hemp or Pot? Cannabis company sues over seizure of truck in Idaho
Connecticut, the New Wild West?
Highly doubtful! You heard it here first. Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz said Wednesday that if marijuana becomes legal in Connecticut, then it will not become the wild west when it comes to its reach and availability. This could not be anything further than the truth. Mr. Aresimowicz is completely uneducated in this topic and consistently refuses … [Read more...] about Connecticut, the New Wild West?