NEW MILFORD – In voting to extend a moratorium, the Town Council agreed that New Milford has “a lot to learn” before it can allow recreational cannabis sales in town. “We just want to get a handle on this because it’s a major decision,” Mayor Pete Bass said in an interview with Hearst Media Connecticut on the sale of recreational cannabis, which became legal in Connecticut … [Read more...] about New Milford votes to extend ban on recreational cannabis sales for another year: ‘A major decision’
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Simsbury voters reject retail cannabis businesses in town
Voters in Simsbury have rejected a question on the ballot asking residents if they think retail cannabis locations should be allowed in town. The ballot question read “Shall the sale of recreational marijuana be allowed in the Town of Simsbury?” That question was rejected by a vote of 3,379 to 2,817 on Election Day. “I was very pleased, this is a wonderful, wonderful town and … [Read more...] about Simsbury voters reject retail cannabis businesses in town
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Consistently Votes Against Cannabis Reform
Official photo courtesy of U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson's website After a more than three-week vacancy, U.S. House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker Wednesday in a unanimous vote among the GOP after a turbulent and trying few weeks for the party and the federal government. Soon after being confirmed, Johnson, R-La., outlined some of his priorities, which … [Read more...] about New House Speaker Mike Johnson Consistently Votes Against Cannabis Reform
World Anti-Doping Agency Keeps Cannabis Ban in Place
By, THOMAS EDWARD of HighTimes A year after saying it was reconsidering its ban on cannabis, the World Anti-Doping Agency will reportedly keep the ban in place. The Wall Street Journal, citing “people who have seen a draft copy of the list,” reported on Monday that the agency “appears set to keep cannabis on its list of prohibited substances for 2023, despite friction over … [Read more...] about World Anti-Doping Agency Keeps Cannabis Ban in Place
U.S. Forest Service Employees Still Banned From Consuming Cannabis
By NICOLE POTTER of HIGHTIMESOn Aug. 22, the U.S. Forest Service Human Resources published a notice to remind employees that cannabis consumption is not allowed, even if they live in a state where it’s legal. “Several states now allow recreational and or medicinal use of marijuana. However, marijuana is still an illegal drug per federal law,” the notice said. “All Forest … [Read more...] about U.S. Forest Service Employees Still Banned From Consuming Cannabis
