Colchester’s first recreational cannabis dispensary opened for business last week, the 34th storefront in Connecticut selling adult-use marijuana, according to data from the state. The Harvest Corner, located at 493 Westchester Road, opened Friday as the first equity joint venture business from Torrington-based Still River Wellness. The opening marks the first location as … [Read more...] about Colchester’s first cannabis dispensary opens
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Poll Finds Most Weed Consumers Would Vote for Pro-Cannabis Candidate Regardless of Party
A majority of cannabis consumers who are likely to vote in this fall’s general election say they would vote for a pro-cannabis candidate regardless of their party affiliation, according to the results of a recent survey. The poll, which was conducted by the medical marijuana telehealth platform NuggMD, found that 59% of likely voters who use weed would cast their ballot for a … [Read more...] about Poll Finds Most Weed Consumers Would Vote for Pro-Cannabis Candidate Regardless of Party
Cannabis REIT Chicago Atlantic Closes $20M Facility With Massachusetts Weed Co. That Plans To Expand In These Key Markets
Massachusetts-based integrated cannabis operator Nova Farms has received a $20 million loan facility from Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ:REFI).Nova Farms manages a Massachusetts cultivation farm, seven retail brands and five full-service dispensaries across the Bay State, Maine and New Jersey.It was among the first businesses to secure licenses in … [Read more...] about Cannabis REIT Chicago Atlantic Closes $20M Facility With Massachusetts Weed Co. That Plans To Expand In These Key Markets
Maine bill aims to change how edible cannabis products are labeled
AUGUSTA (WVII) -- The state Senate will take up a bill on Tuesday that aims to change the way cannabis gummies are labeled. The current Maine law says each individual cannabis candy must be stamped with a cannabis symbol. This has created problems for businesses that want to sell products that are made without that symbol. "I'm grateful for the strong vote from the Maine … [Read more...] about Maine bill aims to change how edible cannabis products are labeled
New York Bill Would Revoke Illicit Pot Shops Liquor, Tobacco Licenses
A New York state lawmaker is proposing legislation that would give regulators the authority to revoke the liquor, lottery and tobacco retailer licenses from stores that sell weed without a license. If passed, the legislation would go into effect immediately, giving officials new tools to combat the illicit pot shops that have proliferated since the state legalized adult-use … [Read more...] about New York Bill Would Revoke Illicit Pot Shops Liquor, Tobacco Licenses
New York Judge Strikes Down Cannabis Marketing Rules
A New York court ruled in favor of Leafly Holdings and other plaintiffs that the state’s ban on third-party cannabis marketing is unconstitutional, striking down advertising rules, after the ruling initially invalidated all of the state’s adult-use regulations. Last September, a lawsuit filed by the plaintiffs Leafly Holdings, adult-use retailer Stage One Dispensary, and a … [Read more...] about New York Judge Strikes Down Cannabis Marketing Rules
Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
DANBURY — Two people were arrested last week after several city smoke shops were found with dozens of pounds of marijuana ready for sale, officials said.Officers working with multiple state agencies took enforcement action on four local vape shops on March 27, Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour said in a news release Thursday Ridenhour said the goal of the operation was … [Read more...] about Two arrested after Danbury smoke shops found with pounds of marijuana, police say
Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization
Department of Cannabis Control detectives, with Long Beach law enforcement, prepare to serve a search warrant on an unlicensed marijuana store in Long Beach, Calif., on March 5, 2024. Last year California's Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce served more than 300 search warrants on unlicensed operations in the state. A funny thing happened on the way to cannabis legalization: … [Read more...] about Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization
Hawaii House Committee Declines Hearing for Rec Weed Measure, Killing Effort for 2024
Around this time last month, Hawaii lawmakers and advocates were preparing for a possible shift to an adult-use cannabis market after the Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill that would legalize and regulate recreational cannabis. However, a key Hawaii House committee chair announced Tuesday that his panel would not hear the measure ahead of the legislative deadline next this … [Read more...] about Hawaii House Committee Declines Hearing for Rec Weed Measure, Killing Effort for 2024
Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications
The Office of the Pardon Attorney (PARDON), which operates under the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), recently published its FY 2025 President’s Budget Submission. PARDON is responsible for carrying out instructions related to the executive clemency process, which includes reviewing and investigating clemency applications, as well as issuing recommendations to the … [Read more...] about Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications