USDA Announces Hemp Policy Changes To Improve Insurance Coverage For Producers – Marijuana Moment
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) is “still pretty irritated” that marijuana banking reform was omitted from a defense bill last week—apparently at the behest of Democratic Senate leadership. But he said in an interview with Marijuana Moment that the congressional debate that subsequently ensued has advanced the cause nonetheless. Looking ahead, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act sponsor sees additional opportunities to pass the legislation as part of other large-scale bills if the Senate remains unwilling to adopt the standalone measure. He’s had conversations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to that end. Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Dave…
Read More »‘The Breakroom,’ offering CBD coffee, is open for business in South Norwalk – CT Insider
Adriana Morga Dec. 2, 2021Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 5:26 p.m. 1of19 The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of19 The Breakroom, a coffee shop at 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk on Dec. 2, 2021. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of19 The Breakroom staff includes (left to right) Anahy Hernandez, Rajaa Grirrane, Rony Aguiriano and Andrea Lombardi. The coffee shop is located in 14 N Main Street in South Norwalk. Adriana Morga/ Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 4of19 Rony Aguiriano, barista…
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Marijuana cultivation a growing business | Johnston Sun Rise – Johnston Sun Rise
By ALEX MALM While there aren’t prominent signs to indicate their presence, almost half of the state’s 68 licensed marijuana cultivators operate out of Warwick. According to the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations there are 30 licensed cultivators in Warwick. One of the newest that occupies a 23,000 square foot building designed and built for cultivation is Ocean State Controlled Botanicals. The company started operations in early summer and recently completed its first harvest. Joe Dilley, director of postproduction for the business is originally from Philadelphia and was working as a corporate chef when he realized that he wanted…
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Marijuana advocates say New Jersey’s legalization laws could increase tourism – News 12 Connecticut
Dec 02, 2021, 4:06amUpdated 11h ago By: News 12 Staff The legalization of recreational adult use marijuana in New Jersey could mean a boost for tourism in the Garden State. Cannabis tourism is a topic of discussion among those in the marijuana industry. That topic was brought directly to the New Jersey Conference on Tourism on Wednesday. “California and Nevada and Colorado – they’re already doing cannabis tourism,” says John Fanburg, co-chair of the Cannabis Industry Practice at Brach Eichler. Fanburg is a cannabis industry attorney and presented at the conference in Atlantic City on how New Jersey can boost…
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A Comprehensive List Of The 24 States (Along With D.C.) That Have Expungement Programs For Weed – BuzzFeed
In 2019, the state authorized a tiered automatic expungement process for “minor cannabis offenses,” which is characterized as involving less than 30 grams, no penalty enhancements, and no violent crimes. For misdemeanors and Level 4 felonies featuring greater quantities of weed, expungement can be granted on petition. For non-convictions, arrests must be automatically expunged after a year if no charges were filed, if they were vacated, or if the person was acquitted. Upon the state’s legalization of cannabis on Jan. 1, 2020, Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned more than 11,000 people with low-level cannabis convictions. However, hundreds of thousands — an estimated 700,000…
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Star signs and cannabis strains: December 2021 horoscopes
Star signs and cannabis strains: December 2021 horoscopes 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. Happy December, Star Gazers! This is a festive month. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, or none of the above you can rest assured that this will be a month of light and time spent doing the…
Read More »The Best Gifts for Under $100, From Cult Cookware to Mushroom Decor – VICE
OK, so real talk. If your budget for gift-giving is $100 for a special someone, they’re probably not the inflatable arms guy from the corner car dealership. Whether a family member, ride-or-die friend, or serious boo, they’ve probably been in your life for a minute, which is 10 years in Dog Math, as we all know, which means they deserve a holiday gift that will sweep them off their tuchus. We found the best gifts for under $50, took an eggnog break, and found the best gifts under $20. Now, in lieu of suggesting gifts that will cost you a…
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CT’s angel investor tax credit could be key to financing marijuana businesses – Hartford Business
Financing a cannabis business is no easy task, especially since traditional banks have largely shunned the industry due to the fact the federal government still considers marijuana an illegal drug. That means many cannabis businesses that form in the state in the coming years to cater to the new recreational market will have to rely on private investors to get off the ground. Connecticut’s new adult-use law allows investors in marijuana companies to access the state’s angel investor tax credit. Robert Lickwar, a partner in accounting and consulting firm UHY Advisors’ Farmington office, recently participated in a Q&A with Hartford…
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