New Haven Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for Firearm and Drug Offenses – Department of Justice
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that THEO SARGENT, also known as “Ciph,” 43, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 33 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing firearms and narcotics. According to court documents and statements made in court, on May 10, 2019, New Haven Police conducted a court-authorized search of his residence on Quinnipiac Avenue in New Haven and seized three handguns, more than 300 rounds of ammunition, approximately 20 grams of crack, quantities of marijuana…
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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers – Norml
The state-licensed cannabis industry added over 100,000 new jobs in 2021 and now employs over 428,000 full-time workers, according to data compiled by Leafly.com and Whitney Economics. According to its latest report, the cannabis industry created an average of 280 new jobs per day in 2021. That represents a 33 percent year-over-year increase, and it marks the fifth year in a row of annual jobs growth greater than 27 percent. “At a time when the rest of the economy is struggling and people are leaving their jobs in droves, the legal cannabis industry is blooming, showing exponential employment growth, and…
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Acreage Holdings Emerges from Turnaround with Consolidated Footprint in High Growth Markets – New Cannabis Ventures – New Cannabis Ventures
Exclusive Interview with Acreage Holdings CEO Peter Caldini About 18 months ago, Acreage Holdings (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF) began a turnaround process that focused on identifying key markets and financial discipline. CEO Peter Caldini spoke with New Cannabis Ventures about Acreage’s core markets, branding and the company’s growth opportunities in 2022. Listen to the entire interview or read the summary below: The Turnaround Team Caldini stepped into the CEO role in December 2020. He brings with him a background in the healthcare and CPG industries. He has experience leading brands, working in regulated environments and in emerging markets….
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Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis
Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. When it comes to talking to kids about cannabis, many parents don’t know where to start. From what’s age-appropriate to what language to use, the stress around opening up the conversation can leave many to put off having…
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Nearly Half A Million Americans Work In The Marijuana Industry, New Leafly Report Finds – Marijuana Moment
The marijuana industry in the U.S. continued to grow in 2021, with almost half a million people now employed full-time in the cannabis sector as more state markets come online and mature, according to a report released by Leafly on Wednesday. That growth is expected to continue exponentially as states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut prepare to implement retail sales. But the new figures for 2021 are already sizable, especially considering the ongoing challenges businesses have faced amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last year was the first time that job creation in the marijuana industry exceeded six figures, with…
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The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs
The US cannabis industry now supports 428,059 jobs | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. How many jobs are in America’s legal cannabis industry? The 2022 Leafly Jobs Report found 428,059 full-time equivalent jobs supported by legal cannabis as of January 2022. Last year, the cannabis industry created an average of 280 new…
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The US cannabis industry now supports 428,059 jobs
The US cannabis industry now supports 428,059 jobs | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. How many jobs are in America’s legal cannabis industry? The 2022 Leafly Jobs Report found 428,059 full-time equivalent jobs supported by legal cannabis as of January 2022. Last year, the cannabis industry created an average of 280 new…
Read More »US Senate Candidates Embrace Cannabis Reform Issues in Campaign Strategy
With the 2022 election season already in full swing, candidates and political parties are busy creating their campaign strategies and communicating their views on key issues to voters. With many expecting this year’s midterm elections to be in large part a referendum on the Biden administration, candidates setting themselves apart from the pack could create a path to success. And for two Democratic candidates for the US Senate, cannabis reform has become a primary campaign issue of choice. In Louisiana, Democratic candidate for US Senate Gary Chambers made headlines last month when he smoked a blunt in a campaign video….
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