Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the grand spectacle of the Department of Consumer Protection's (DCP) lottery extravaganza! Here, in the heart of the circus, applications dance on the tightrope of chance, vying for a coveted spot under the big top of licenses.As the ringmaster of this grand affair, DCP orchestrates a mesmerizing show where the fate of hopeful … [Read more...] about Purchase Power Play: Inside The Connecticut Cannabis Lottery Circus
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Germany Approves Cannabis Reform Plan: Possession Legal April 1
The German government last week adopted a bill to end the prohibition of cannabis for adults that will make possession and home cultivation of weed legal in Europe’s most populous nation as of April 1. The legislation, which also allows for the establishment of cannabis clubs, was given final approval on Friday in the Bundesrat, Germany’s legislative chamber representing the … [Read more...] about Germany Approves Cannabis Reform Plan: Possession Legal April 1
Federal farm bill changes could impact CT’s plans for THC seltzers, hemp farms
The Connecticut attorney general has asked Congress to reconsider the law that made hemp legal, which advocates and state lawmakers say could upend both the legislature’s plans for THC seltzers and Connecticut’s hemp and CBD industry.A March 20 letter to federal legislators signed by state Attorney General William Tong along with 18 other attorneys general said the good … [Read more...] about Federal farm bill changes could impact CT’s plans for THC seltzers, hemp farms
Stamford after school program may get cannabis dispensary as neighbor
The after school program at Building One Community offers more than just tutoring, according to Idania Galicia. Her son is one of 45 Stamford Public Schools students who attend the program.“This is a pleasant and safe location, my son has come here since kindergarten and they help many families.”Galicia might feel differently in a short while if a cannabis dispensary by Ayr … [Read more...] about Stamford after school program may get cannabis dispensary as neighbor
Legalization of marijuana in Ohio could force 100s of police K9s into early retirement
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As the state begins to roll out recreational marijuana, nearly 400 police K9s across Ohio trained to detect pot could soon face an early retirement. A local police department doesn't want to retire these highly trained dogs and is placing them inside a local high school to continue to serve. “Once the handler comes online, it can be anywhere from eight … [Read more...] about Legalization of marijuana in Ohio could force 100s of police K9s into early retirement
State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products
Nearly two dozen attorneys general from across the country wrote a letter to congressional leaders this week, urging them to enact legislation to federally regulate intoxicating hemp products. In the letter, the top law enforcement official from 21 states wrote that the legalization of hemp with the 2018 Farm Bill has resulted in “the proliferation of intoxicating hemp products … [Read more...] about State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products
Brookfield would become one of first area towns to permit cannabis businesses under proposed rules
BROOKFIELD — With a moratorium that restricts the opening of new cannabis businesses in town set to expire in May, the Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to gather feedback from residents and business owners before adopting proposed zoning regulations to allow such establishments to operate.The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. March 28 in Room 133 of the Brookfield … [Read more...] about Brookfield would become one of first area towns to permit cannabis businesses under proposed rules
Fine Fettle, Norwalk’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is now open: ‘People are excited’
NORWALK — Even with blustery 29-degree weather and 31 mile-per-hour wind gusts, a growing line of about 20 couldn’t be deterred from the city’s first recreational cannabis dispensary on its opening day.The Fine Fettle location at 191 Main St. opened Thursday with a 20 percent discount for customers’ first purchase at the location, with an added bonus that customers who sign up … [Read more...] about Fine Fettle, Norwalk’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is now open: ‘People are excited’
Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole
Proposed rules to regulate hemp in Tennessee could put a limit on the total amount of all forms of THC allowed in products, potentially closing what some see as a legal loophole that has led to the marketing of hemp flower high in THCA. When smoked, THCA converts to delta-9 THC, the cannabinoid primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of weed. In April 2023, Tennessee … [Read more...] about Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole
JEDI TONG: DEFENDER OF THE REPUBLIC
In a galaxy far, far away, where binary suns painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, the Galactic Republic stood as a beacon of hope. Amidst the celestial tapestry, a powerful Jedi named William Tong—known to all as Jedi Tong—emerged as an unwavering defender of justice. 🔦 The Darkening Shadows The year was 2024 GS (Galactic Standard). The Republic faced … [Read more...] about JEDI TONG: DEFENDER OF THE REPUBLIC