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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…

LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A deadline is looming across New York state. Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to decide if they will allow legalized adult-use recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges. READ MORE: Connecticut Becomes 19th State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana But as CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported Thursday, hundreds of villages, towns, and cities are opting out. Yet another Long Island town, Hempstead, recently announced it will opt out of dispensaries, as the year-end deadline nears. As is Long Beach, citing a lack of guidance from the state. “The state doesn’t really know what they are doing, either….