Biz Boosters Embrace Big Tobacco – New Haven Independent
Lamont at DISTRICT presser: “I like winning.” Connecticut is “beginning to win” by attracting large, innovative, good-paying employers, Gov. Ned Lamont rejoiced in New Haven Thursday. Lamont’s team’s Example A: The global tobacco giant Philip Morris International. State leaders and business boosters touted that example during a press conference Thursday at the DISTRICT innovation and tech hub at 470 James St. Lamont, state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner David Lehman, and AdvanceCT President and CEO Peter Denious hosted the presser not primarily to focus on the Marlboro maker’s recent decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from Manhattan to Stamford. Rather, Thursday’s…
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State Health Officials Warn of Marijuana With Fentanyl After Reports of Overdoses – NBC Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Public Health is working with law enforcement as they investigate reports of overdose patients who claimed to only have smoked marijuana, yet suffered overdose symptoms similar to those of an opioid overdose. In at least one of these cases, the cannabis in question tested positive for fentanyl. In many of these cases the patients had to be revived with naloxone, DPH said. It appears at least one person has died. There have been dozens of these cases reported across the state since July. July 2021- 11 cases August 2021 – nine cases September 2021 – nine…
Read More »They urge for fair legislation to boost the cannabis industry
This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. “Mexico has made great progress in legislative processes not only in medicinal hemp but also in industrial hemp and recreational use. We see that there is a lot of interest on the part of national and international companies and investors in this emerging industry in Mexico; for this reason, we must work at an accelerated pace in terms of Mexican legislation so as not to miss opportunities, “said Lorena Beltrán, CEO and founder of CannabiSalud . Depositphotos.com This urgency for more transparent…
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Read More »Higher Law: Q&A With Duane Morris’ Seth Goldberg | Patent Attorney Named Akanda Corp. President | A Republican’s Plan for Decriminalization – Law.com
Welcome back to Higher Law, our weekly briefing on all things cannabis. I’m Cheryl Miller, reporting for Law.com from Sacramento. Happy early Thanksgiving. Here are some cannabis-law-themed suggestions for spicing up Grandma’s green bean casserole recipe. This week we’re looking at: Duane Morris partner Seth Goldberg‘s thoughts on an evolving cannabis practice. Akanda Corp.’s new president, Aslihan Akkar-Schenkl. A Republican-backed federal bill to decriminalize marijuana. The Connecticut AG’s warning about Massachusetts dispensaries’ billboards.
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Competition heats up among providers of marijuana point-of-sale software – Marijuana Business Daily
More companies have entered the marijuana point-of-sale market in 2021 than in previous years, setting up the possibility of downward price pressures in the POS sector and consolidation among businesses that provide the software to retailers. While the new entries face a highly concentrated market, POS is becoming an important part of the so-called “software stack” that cannabis retailers use to handle a range of services, such as e-commerce and delivery. Advertisement That demand for bundled software services is driving cannabis tech companies such as Dutchie and Akerna to snap up point-of-sale providers. The cannabis POS sector grew to 79…
Read More »How to Use Cannabis For Sleep During These Sleepless Times
The last two years have tested the mental strength of millions. Sleep in particular has been a struggle for many as anxiety skyrocketed and routines broke and shattered during the pandemic. The term “coronasomia” was even coined by doctors, while pharmaceutical sleep prescriptions increased 20%. While some people opted for pharmaceutical relief, many suffered through their restless legs and anxiety. Still others opted for another kind of sleep remedy — cannabis. “As people grapple with anxiety and insomnia, they are turning to cannabis because of its effectiveness and ease of treating such a variety of stress-related conditions,” Ganja Goddess CEO, Zachary Pitts,…
Read More »Edibles Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Frozen Key Lime Pies
When it comes to crafting both beautiful and delicious cannabis edibles, Stephanie Hua and Coreen Carroll have got it down. These culinary mavens offer a host of creative and fun recipes for infused bites. In this excerpt from their book “Edibles,” Hua and Carroll walk canna-chefs through the basics of creating a canna-butter base that can be added to a host of sweet and savory items. We’ve also included their recipe for infused tiny, tart key lime pies. Active Time: 40 minutes Inactive Time: 4 hours Makes 12 mini pies Sweet and tart, cool and refreshing, with a texture like…
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