The site where the Chowder Pot used to be in Hartford has been bought by a medical and adult-use cannabis company for $4 million. Goman and York Property Advisors said the 28,000-square-foot property at 165 Brainard Road was sold to INSA, which is a cannabis company that operates in multiple states including Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio. The company also bought the … [Read more...] about Property of former Chowder Pot in Hartford sold to cannabis company
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The Hartford Curaleaf Party
It was a historic day in Hartford, Connecticut! Curaleaf, a leading cannabis company, was throwing a party on March 4th to celebrate the launch of their recreational marijuana sales in the state. What could be more exciting than that? Oh wait, I know – throwing a party just two blocks away from a prison where people are serving time for pot offenses! How thoughtful of Curaleaf … [Read more...] about The Hartford Curaleaf Party
‘Second chance’ for cannabis convictions on the table at the capitol
HARTFORD, Conn — While advocates gathered at the State Capitol to push for further changes to Connecticut’s new recreational cannabis industry, one cannabis company is growing its footprint in Connecticut and opening the first adult-use shop in Hartford. Curaleaf wasn’t allowed to advertise for the opening of its first adult-use site in Hartford until it opened. Now, it’s … [Read more...] about ‘Second chance’ for cannabis convictions on the table at the capitol
Connecticut General Assembly holding hearing on marijuana sales
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut leaders are considering multiple ideas about how to shape the state’s marijuana economy. It’s been six weeks since recreational cannabis sales began in the state, and the General Assembly is now holding public hearings on two key bills. Prospective laws include deducting business expenses for cannabis businesses. The Connecticut Cannabis … [Read more...] about Connecticut General Assembly holding hearing on marijuana sales
Hartford cannabis business owner expects ‘budding’ industry to thrive
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Anticipation is building in the cannabis industry—with adult-use sales expected by the end of the year. One Hartford cannabis business owner is confident this budding industry will thrive in Connecticut. “We’ve only begun to tap into the power of the plant, and what it can do,” Tiana Hercules, founder and CEO of Connecticut Cultivation Solutions, told … [Read more...] about Hartford cannabis business owner expects ‘budding’ industry to thrive
Proposed cannabis store in Hartford hits roadblock
By Ayah Galal on www.wfsb.com Plans to open a cannabis store in Hartford is moving forward, but another store is hitting a roadblock. On Tuesday, the planning and zoning commission approved the request for a special permit to build a cannabis store on Park Street, right by Parkville Market. The other proposed pot store location is on Arch Street behind the Blind Pig Pizza … [Read more...] about Proposed cannabis store in Hartford hits roadblock
Welcome to Weed Plaza 420
I pulled into the LOB for parking. It was cold and uninviting. Concrete and steel make up the cold gray that smothered out the day’s sunshine. I’d been here before too many times. Conversations, testimony, and rallies oh my! Battles both won and lost for both good and evil are fought here. I hate it here… It hates me back, the coffee ☕️ is terrible in the cafeteria. I find … [Read more...] about Welcome to Weed Plaza 420
Budget, health care, marijuana on lawmakers’ to-do list
State Legislators are slated to meet tomorrow for the Opening Day of Session. What will be on the agenda this session, you ask? HARTFORD — An ambitious to-do list awaits Connecticut lawmakers when they return Wednesday to the state Capitol for a roughly three-month election-year legislative session. While changes to the second year of the two-year budget approved last … [Read more...] about Budget, health care, marijuana on lawmakers’ to-do list
A Big Day for Connecticut Legalization
Today the Connecticut Judicial Committee is expected to vote on Raised S.B. No. 1085, an Act Concerning the Legalization of the Retail Sale and Possession of Cannabis and Concerning the Erasure of Criminal Records in the Case of Convictions Based on the Possession of a Small Amount of cannabis. Contact your leadership and tell them you support legalization that promotes … [Read more...] about A Big Day for Connecticut Legalization
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
