The air hangs heavy with the scent of cracked dreams and wilted ambitions. The once-vibrant Connecticut hemp industry now staggers like a punch-drunk fighter, its glory days fading faster than the end of a pop song. The hallucinogenic haze of prosperity has dissipated, leaving behind a grim tableau of statistics—numbers that tell a tale of woe, betrayal, and avarice. The … [Read more...] about Whispers Of The Withered Fields: The Connecticut Hemp Saga
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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
And I Thought 5150 Was A Van Halen Album…
A Dabbin-Dad Dive Into Connecticut HB 5150. In the hazy realm where legislation and counter-culture collide, a behemoth known as Connecticut HB 5150 emerges from the smoke, promising a trip through the wild unknown of cannabis and hemp regulation. The very mention of its name evokes a sense of mystique, an enigma beckoning us to dive headfirst into the surreal landscape of … [Read more...] about And I Thought 5150 Was A Van Halen Album…
XpoCanna: The Cannabis Carnival Returns
As the icy grip of winter begins to loosen, a strange energy is stirring in the heart of Connecticut. It’s a raw, pulsating vibe that signals the return of XpoCanna, the grand circus of cannabis culture, set to explode at the Mohegan Sun in the dying days of February. Last year, this mad carnival of green drew in all sorts of freaks and outcasts, united by their love for the … [Read more...] about XpoCanna: The Cannabis Carnival Returns
The Tangled Webs of Prohibition: Descheduling Marijuana for a Brighter Future
In the heart of America's drug policy lies a tangled web of bigotry, ignorance, and political cowardice. As we traverse the wastelands of federal legislation, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the Controlled Substances Act is a monument to madness, a relic of Nixonian paranoia that continues to haunt us to this day... Let me tell you, folks, the Controlled Substances … [Read more...] about The Tangled Webs of Prohibition: Descheduling Marijuana for a Brighter Future
A Guide to Filing Complaints: Holding Connecticut’s Growers Accountable
Alright, buckle up. We’re about to dive headfirst into the wild and woolly world of cannabis complaints in the great state of Connecticut. This isn’t for the weak hearted. This is a journey into the belly of the bureaucratic beast. But fear not, for I am your guide on this strange trip.Not enough weed? Does what you bought look moldy? Is the container a little light? You should … [Read more...] about A Guide to Filing Complaints: Holding Connecticut’s Growers Accountable
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
