Journalists to share year’s top stories at 6th annual open government panel – theday.com
Journalists will go behind the scenes of the year’s biggest news stories later this month during the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government sixth annual panel, which will be held virtually over Zoom. A panel of the state’s top journalists will share the stories of how they broke the biggest headlines last year, from the legalization of marijuana, the COVID-19 pandemic, juvenile justice and alleged nepotism in state employment. The event, “The Stories Behind the Biggest Stories of 2021,” will be moderated by NBC Connecticut reporter and host of “Connecticut in Color,” Leslie Mayers. The free panel will be held via…
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Cannabis Workers in St. Louis Are Poised to Unionize – Filter
On January 6, workers at a medical cannabis company in St. Louis, Missouri, filed a petition for what would reportedly be the state’s first cannabis union election. They’re poised to join a growing unionized cannabis workforce across the country. Missouri passed medical marijuana legislation back in 2018. On January 6 this year, six employees of the company Swade Cannabis, which operates multiple dispensaries around St. Louis, submitted an election petition to company management and to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The proposed bargaining unit would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 655. The UFCW…
Read More »Is Targeted Programmatic Display a Good Advertising Option for Your Cannabis Company?
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Programmatic display is a type of advertising that offers businesses the opportunity to show a specific customer advertising inventory in real-time. The technology allows dispensaries and other sellers to place digital ads on their targets audience as they consume content online. It relies on various tactics to capture the attention of relevant and potential customers. How big a business is it? According to Statista, there was about $129 billion worth of programmatic advertising sales in 2020. With experts projecting $155 billion in sales by the end of 2021, you can expect even more in…
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Several states in play to legalize marijuana this year through legislation – Marijuana Business Daily
Marijuana legalization through state legislatures heated up in 2021, and that trend likely will continue this year as lawmakers in several states are expected to legalize either recreational or medical cannabis. The Northeast and mid-Atlantic states are in the spotlight for adult-use marijuana legislative activity, with Rhode Island the top candidate to approve a regulated commercial market, according to industry experts. ADVERTISEMENT Maryland lawmakers are expected to refer an adult-use legalization initiative to voters. Medical marijuana legalization is expected in Mississippi, where the state’s high court nixed a voter-approved referendum last May. Lawmakers in North and South Carolina also have…
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Senator aids psychedelic church’s fight with DEA & IRS (Newsletter: January 10, 2022) – Marijuana Moment
KY medical cannabis bill filed; MS senator brings hemp to marijuana meeting with gov; CA spends $100M on marijuana cannabis grants for cities 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… Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. Matt W.:…
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Delta 8 THC in Alabama: Is It Legal & Where to Buy in 2022? – The Daily World
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding delta 8 THC products. Some are die-hard fans of the stuff! But if you don’t know what delta 8 THC is, you’re not alone, and we want to break down what delta 8 THC actually is, how it’s different from its “sister” delta 9 THC, its legal status in Alabama, and how to get your hands on some! We’ll also share the best places to buy delta 8 THC and highlight some of our favorite brands and their must-try products. Where to Buy Delta 8 THC in 2022 Everest Delta 8 Tincture QWIN…
Read More »USDA Approves Connecticut’s State Hemp Production Plan – Hemp Grower
In 2021, growers from marginalized groups received funds and government assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), but not by the same means—or in the same amount—that many of them had hoped. A federal judge blocked a massive debt relief program that Congress outlined in the American Rescue Plan Act. However, the agency has provided historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other institutions with grant funding for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) farmers, veterans, immigrants, and refugees. USDA Grants, Loans, and Assistance The USDA’s 2021 funded projects included nearly $18.7 million in grants for its Socially…
Read More »West Hartford Business Buzz: January 10, 2022 – http://www.we-ha.com
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. By Ronni Newton The doldrums of winter are upon us, and once the holidays are over, the Christmas decorations are stored away (we enjoyed our tree through Sunday morning, but then un-decorated it and brought it to the curb because this is the last week the town will pick up trees), I am already dreaming of springtime. I chose my “Let it Snow” mug for Friday morning’s pretty snow. Photo credit: Ronni Newton This time of year I find myself humming (okay actually singing out loud) “Desperado,” particularly…
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