Recreational marijuana sales edged up in Connecticut again last month, but medical cannabis sales saw the first drop this year – perhaps a sign of things to come. Connecticut was the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana back in July 2021. However, retail sales didn’t commence in the state until January 10 this year. Connecticut residents were quick to take advantage … [Read more...] about Connecticut Medical Cannabis Sales: Start Of Decline?
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Cannabis Food Manufacturing Public Hearing May 22
WESTBROOK The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 22 over an application to open a cannabis food manufacturing business at 1244 Old Clinton Road. The public hearing will start at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The commission will once again debate a marijuana-related application. At a meeting on April 24, the commission revived an application from Emerald Canning Partners … [Read more...] about Cannabis Food Manufacturing Public Hearing May 22
Should Simsbury welcome cannabis businesses? One man is trying to let voters decide.
A local man is conducting a petition drive to have the question of recreational marijuana sales in Simsbury put on the ballot for the November municipal election. SIMSBURY—Thomas Turner isn't pro- or anti-recreational cannabis sales, he's just pro-democracy, "I'm pro-putting it on the ballot, do it right," the town resident said recently as he was out collecting … [Read more...] about Should Simsbury welcome cannabis businesses? One man is trying to let voters decide.
Cannabis Opponents Voice Concerns At Public Hearing
A selection of medical marijuana products available at Willow Brook Wellness LLC at 1371 E. Main St. in Meriden, Monday, December 12, 2022. Recreational cannabis sales begin in Connecticut January 10, 2023. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been looking for feedback from the public as it weights whether to allow commercial cannabis uses, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Opponents Voice Concerns At Public Hearing
Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first cannabis delivery company
Jack Cochran, who won eight state titles coaching high school football in Connecticut, is at the front end of the cannabis delivery business. With eight state championships at three different schools, Jack Cochran is one of the most successful coaches in Connecticut high school football history. Controversy often came with his high achievements, but when it came to results, … [Read more...] about Legendary CT high school football coach finds new challenge: The state’s first cannabis delivery company
$21 Million Worth of Legal Cannabis Sold in Connecticut in April
There were $21 million in sales of legal cannabis in Connecticut in April, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection. That is the combined sales of adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana, according to preliminary data. Of the $21 million, $11.4 million in sales was for medical marijuana and $10.2 million was for adult use. How Much Legal Cannabis Was Sold in … [Read more...] about $21 Million Worth of Legal Cannabis Sold in Connecticut in April
Connecticut lawmakers take action on raising the age for parole and regulating cannabis products
The Connecticut Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow prisoners serving long sentences for crimes they committed before they were 21 to apply for parole. It passed by a vote of 23 to 13, after a Republican amendment that would have exempted some specific crimes, was defeated. The bill is championed by “Raise the Age” advocates who believe young people should not … [Read more...] about Connecticut lawmakers take action on raising the age for parole and regulating cannabis products
New Haven Dairy Queen site could become home of retail cannabis store in the Hill
Florida-based Trulieve Holdings is looking to build a retail marijuana store at 254 Kimberly Ave. in New Haven, current site of a Dairy Queen, which would be demolished. NEW HAVEN — A new retail cannabis store could be in the works the city's Hill neighborhood. Florida-based Trulieve Holdings Inc. is looking for a home in New Haven, submitting an application to the City Plan … [Read more...] about New Haven Dairy Queen site could become home of retail cannabis store in the Hill
Connecticut Seeks to Rein in High THC Marijuana Products
Colored gum candy jelly with marijuana leaves, on a black glass background. Sweet gummy candy with CBD, THC oil. After discovering cannabis products are being sold in convenience and CBD stores across Connecticut with higher levels of THC than regulated dispensaries, legislators moved Tuesday to impose new restrictions on the amount of marijuana’s main intoxicating component in … [Read more...] about Connecticut Seeks to Rein in High THC Marijuana Products
Race is on for first cannabis dispensary to open in Norwalk, as Shangri-La is second to gain approval
NORWALK — Shangri-La CT Inc. says it would like to be the first recreational cannabis dispensary to operate in the city, with a hope of opening in about three months. Its cannabis dispensary special permit was approved by Norwalk’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday — the second recreational cannabis dispensary approved by the commission. Shangri-La’s attorney … [Read more...] about Race is on for first cannabis dispensary to open in Norwalk, as Shangri-La is second to gain approval
