GOP senator will file legal cannabis bill in PA (Newsletter: October 5, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
VA elections could determine marijuana law’s fate; New federal hemp bill coming; Santa Cruz removes peyote from psychedelics decrim 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… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed for free, but costs money to produce! While this newsletter is proudly sent without cost to you, our ability to send it each day depends on the financial support of readers who can afford to give it. So if you’ve got a few…
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Stonington Voters Decide Referendum Today + Man Hurt In Crash – Stonington, CT Patch
Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Today, Stonington voters head to the polls, and a man was seriously injured in a crash in Pawcatuck. First, today’s weather: Cloudy with a few showers. High: 64 Low: 52. Here are the top stories in Stonington-Mystic today: Referendum on tax abatement, marijuana sales goes to voters in Stonington (The Westerly Sun) The Day – Pawcatuck needs a smaller scale development – News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com) The Day – Westerly man seriously injured in Pawcatuck crash – News from southeastern Connecticut (theday.com) Mystic Seaport to host first Riverfest celebration this weekend (theday.com) First of two suspects…
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Cannabis council members urge a state-chartered bank to finance low-income entrepreneurs – CT Insider
Members of the state’s Social Equity Council planning for adult-use cannabis sales in Connecticut on Tuesday stressed the need to focus on business opportunities for neighborhoods hurt by the failed war on drugs by making it easier for lower-income people to get into the business.. During an hour-long briefing from the top drug regulator in the state Department of Consumer Protection, council members pushed the option of a new bank that would be chartered by the state, as federal laws against cannabis make existing banks very hesitant to open accounts for the growing marijuana industry. Fees alone to enter the…
Read More »Best Delta 8 Carts Online in 2021 Order Your THC Carts & Most Potent Delta 8 THC Cartridges Today! – Juneau Empire
Delta 8 carts are the newest products in the world of THC consumption that incorporate the same high that one can get with using traditional means but without all the smoke and odor that come with it. With so many companies now getting into the Delta 8 THC cart biz, though – it’s no wonder that finding the best places to get your THC vape cartridges has become quite a chore! In this article, we’re about to provide you with a list of the best Delta 8 THC carts from some of the most reputable brands that produce nothing but…
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In the Wake of Connecticut Marijuana Legalization, University Clarifies Policy – Wesleyan Argus
c/o Tanvi Punja, Photo Editor Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and over on July 1, 2021, and medical marijuana for adults age 18 and over on Oct. 1. However, the legalization does not extend to college campuses such as Wesleyan. Dean of Students Rick Culliton clarified Wesleyan’s marijuana policy in an all-campus email on Sept. 29. The legalization of recreational marijuana use in Connecticut came after years of gradual decriminalization. Current guidelines permit residents to openly carry 1.5 ounces of marijuana and store an additional 5 ounces in a locked container. Edible and vape products must have…
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Seattle Becomes Largest US City To Decriminalize Psychedelics – Marijuana Moment
Seattle’s City Council approved a resolution Monday to decriminalize noncommercial activity around a wide range of psychedelic substances, including the cultivation and sharing of psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, ibogaine and non-peyote-derived mescaline. The landmark measure extends what is already Seattle city policy not to arrest or prosecute people for personal drug possession to further protect the cultivation and sharing of psychedelic plants and fungi for “religious, spiritual, healing, or personal growth practices.” The legislation, passed by a unanimous vote, declares “that the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of anyone engaging in entheogen-related activities should be among The City of Seattle’s lowest enforcement…
Read More »Ex-NASCAR Driver Attacked Ex-Wife, Man With Hatchet Before He Was Killed: Cops – The Daily Beast
Former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley allegedly attacked his ex-wife and another man with a hatchet before being fatally shot over the weekend, Athens-Clarke County police said. The Daily Mail reports that Townley pleaded guilty to domestic abuse two years ago. He was sentenced to probation after an incident in which he threw his then-wife, Laura, to the floor, leaving her “in reasonable fear of the safety of her life,” according to court documents. Townley competed in dozens of NASCAR national touring races between 2008 and 2016 before his retirement. Officers who responded to the Saturday night call found Laura…
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Connecticut Towns Take Different Approaches to Allowing Marijuana Businesses – CT Examiner
As many Connecticut towns take a wait-and-see approach to recreational marijuana — passing a moratorium to allow 6 months to a year to evaluate the situation — other towns are moving more quickly in an effort to provide clarity and allow preparations for potential applicants to enter the state lottery for growing and retail licenses next year. Laurie Zrenda, the former owner of the medical marijuana dispensary Thames Valley Relief in Uncasville, has taken a pro-active approach in hopes of securing a state permit to operate a recreational marijuana dispensary in her hometown of East Lyme. Zrenda said she bought…
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