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Dec. 27—Editor’s note: A few weeks ago, the Tribune provided readers with what we believe are the most important Crawford County-area stories of the year. We then asked our readers to rank the stories from No. 1 (most important) to No. 12 (least important). Today, we present story Nos. 12-10. Up next are Nos. 9-8 on Tuesday, followed by 7-6 on Wednesday, 5-4 on Thursday, 3-2 on Friday, and the top story Saturday. No. 12: Medical marijuana dispensary Crawford County’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened March 31 in the Park Avenue Plaza in Vernon Township. First announced in January, RISE…

With an ongoing pandemic, a new president and Congress and five new state cannabis markets worth a collective $5 billion, 2021 has been a year like no other for the cannabis industry. Here’s a look back at MJBizDaily’s 10 most-read cannabis business stories of 2021: ADVERTISEMENT 1. Marijuana companies weigh how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations for employees Like mainstream businesses, U.S. cannabis companies have been forced to grapple with legal, ethical and public-health considerations around employee vaccination as the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on through 2021. Legal experts interviewed by MJBizDaily recommended carefully crafted policies to incentivize worker vaccinations while accommodating…

Rand Paul’s festivus marijuana banking slam on Dems; DEA’s drug emoji guide for parents; Robbery preparedness for cannabis dispensaries Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for the day: donate to an independent publisher like Marijuana Moment and ensure that as many voters as possible have access to the most in-depth cannabis reporting out there.Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO KNOWA top Maryland lawmaker officially filed a bill to…

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he would support efforts to revive the initiative process, months after the state Supreme Court ruled that the process was outdated and invalid. The issue could come up during the legislative session that begins in January. “I think that access to the ballot is important,” Republican Reeves said in response to questions at a news conference last week. “I don’t think that one person writing a 2 or 3 million dollar check on any one issue to put it in our state constitution is the correct way to do it,” he…

How sad and pathetic that our legislature continues to ignore the clear lessons of the past when it comes to “legalizing” harmful behavior. With on-line gambling now legal, we will see personal bankruptcy filings soar, families losing their homes and possessions because mommy or daddy cannot control their gambling habits, crime rising so gamblers can support their habits, etc. Exactly like alcohol, tobacco sales and now, legalized marijuana usage, on-line gambling will take far more value out of the economy and drastically reduce productivity than their relative few jobs and the small tax revenues brought in. Have not even addressed…

It was a development few prognosticators saw coming at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — but as the federal government propped up states with a flood of relief and stimulus funding, the Connecticut budget floated free of deficits at the cost of state services and jobs. With public health concerns dominating the first year of the pandemic, Connecticut’s economic recovery took center stage in 2021, as vaccinations gained steam in the early part of the year, emboldening many employers to hire back workers. But by summer, many were running up against a labor shortage that overtime and hiring bonuses…

WESTPORT — Franny’s of Westport is moving as it looks to expand into Connecticut’s newly legalized recreational marijuana market — something Westport doesn’t allow. The hemp wellness store’s last day at 31 Church Lane is scheduled for Dec. 31, before reopening Jan. 4 just a few hundred feet away at 33 Elm Street, unit 2. The store’s Facebook page will remain up and people can also still order online during the shutdown. “We’re in pursuit to continue building our brand while making Franny’s a household name,” said Griff Conti, the owner and operator of Franny’s of Westport. “If we didn’t…

Buying weed has never been more accessible in the U.S. As the legal requirements are much more relaxed, many people now choose to consume marijuana to relax their minds and body. However, while delta-9 THC remains the most commonly used Tetrahydrocannabinol, another variety known as delta-8 THC is rising in popularity. Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive compound that offers a similar euphoric and fuzzy feeling but is less potent and thus causes milder high. Additionally, it is ideal for those who cannot take marijuana because of the side effects like anxiety and paranoia. Delta-8 THC is a good option for…