‘Modern-day Grange’ with live music, bar and CBD shop opens in former firehouse in Groton – theday.com
Groton — Brian Edmonds started out with an interest in hemp and CBD, a nonintoxicating compound extracted from cannabis plants, and ended up with something much larger: a “modern day Grange” with live music, craft beer and a CBD shop. “Farmers are lonely people, and they built Granges to have places where they could socialize and hold gatherings,” he explained Saturday from behind a soon-to-be-cut ribbon. The Grange was founded in 1867 as a national organization of local chapters that served as meeting places for the agricultural community. It’s through this historical lens that Edmonds opened The Barn last week at…
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NORML Files Amicus Brief in Case Asking SCOTUS to Rule on Whether Medical Cannabis Costs Can Be Reimbursed by Employers – Norml
New York, NY: Lawyers are petitioning the Supreme Court to rule on the issue of whether employees can be reimbursed for their medical marijuana-related costs through their workers’ compensation insurance plans following divergent rulings from various state supreme courts. A friend-of-the-court (amicus) brief filed on behalf of Empire State NORML and two other groups – the New York City Cannabis Industry Association and the Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry – is urging justices to take the case and to use it as an opportunity to settle broader conflicts between state and federal marijuana laws. The brief reads, “Upholding the supremacy of…
Read More »Man Gets Surprise Item With His Amazon Order: a Fake Vax Card – The Daily Beast
A Connecticut man reportedly received an unexpected bonus item when he ordered a clear passport holder on Amazon: a blank COVID-19 vaccine card. The item looked similar to an authentic version of the card but was overly large and “an obvious fake,” according to the Connecticut Post, which first reported on the incident. The man alerted state authorities after receiving the knock-off. A spokesperson for Amazon told the newspaper that the online retailer does not permit fake vaccine cards on its site and has introduced measures “to prevent prohibited products from being listed” and to identify “bad actors that attempt…
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CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips – Brookfield Daily Voice
Connecticut State Police have a message for residents planning a holiday trip — ditch distractions while driving, plan your trip, and never drink and drive. To help with all of the hustle and bustle, the department is offering tips on how to arrive at your safely, and where there will be DUI checkpoints. The tips include: Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Refrain from texting or using your phone. Never consume alcoholic beverages, marijuana products, or drugs, including medications that could impact…
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Connecticut’s 10 biggest news stories of 2021 – CT Insider
Michael Cox and his mother, Stephanie Hyman, taken while she was visiting him in prison. Stephanie Hyman / Contributed photo On Nov. 19, the Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Michael Cox — who has failing kidneys but has survived two bouts with COVID-19 since the pandemic began — a commutation, the first it has granted since 2019. Cox, 49, who is serving a 75-year sentence for a string of violent crimes he committed on 1991, pleaded guilty to murder, felony murder, aiding and abetting manslaughter, and second-degree assault with a firearm. Cox has several medical issues such as chronic…
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Connecticut’s 10 biggest news stories of 2021 – Middletown Press
Michael Cox and his mother, Stephanie Hyman, taken while she was visiting him in prison. Stephanie Hyman / Contributed photo On Nov. 19, the Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Michael Cox — who has failing kidneys but has survived two bouts with COVID-19 since the pandemic began — a commutation, the first it has granted since 2019. Cox, 49, who is serving a 75-year sentence for a string of violent crimes he committed on 1991, pleaded guilty to murder, felony murder, aiding and abetting manslaughter, and second-degree assault with a firearm. Cox has several medical issues such as chronic…
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How to talk weed with your parents during the holidays
How to talk weed with your parents during the holidays – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? Which part of Canada? Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Sorry, Leafly isn’t available in your location yet. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Cannabis can be a contentious topic despite its legal status and chances are if you’re home for the holidays, it’s going to come up. When it comes to cannabis and parents, things tend to go one of two ways….
Read More »5 Tips for Throwing an Awesome Cannabis-Themed Party over the Holidays
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This holiday season, I’m looking forward to creating new memories and celebrating traditions with my family, friends, and loved ones. As legal cannabis consumption continues to become more mainstream, consumers are beginning to incorporate it into their social gatherings and celebrations—and the holidays are the perfect time to start. K-Zen Beverages Using cannabis during the holidays can alleviate high-stress situations, especially if you are playing the host role. My dream cannabis event would be partnering with a chef and bartender to create a delicious, holiday-themed menu. I would host the event in…
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