Criminal Element Seen in Illicit Cannabis Grows Amid Oregon Crackdown
Local authorities across Oregon’s southern counties have this year reported a proliferation of unlicensed cannabis grow operations—with much sensationalism about involvement by criminal cartels. But the death of a man dropped off at a Chevron station in Cave Junction in early August brought the claims into grim focus. Human Trafficking in Josephine County? This bleak discovery prompted the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a massive outlaw grow in the Illinois Valley that they said showed evidence of human trafficking and involuntary servitude. Sheriff Dave Daniel told local KDRV that a Hispanic man was dropped off at the gas station, “very near…
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Hartford man accused of killing cousin in 2018 over drug deal captured at Miami airport, charged with murder – Hartford Courant
Etwaroo fired at Paidama multiple times before he and the family member fled in the Acura TL they all had arrived in, records say. Police located the car the next day in Etwaroo’s parents’ garage, “hastily” parked on top of several small items, and officers later found a live round matching the bullets that killed Paidama inside the front passenger area, records show.
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The most popular cannabis strains in Massachusetts right now
Most popular weed strains in Massachusetts | Leafly 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. Massachusetts is among the latest states to join the ranks of the legal recreational cannabis world. The Baked Bean State—which we have lovingly nicknamed the “The Baked State”—made its official recreational debut early in 2020 and has experienced steady growth since. For Bay Staters, this…
Read More »Trulieve Debuts New Line of Concentrates Using Hydrocarbon Extraction – PRNewswire
Company becomes first to market in Florida with concentrates produced via hydrocarbon extraction. Hydrocarbon extracts offer patients high quality, full-spectrum concentrates as a uniquely powerful, aromatic and high purity medicine TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), a leading and top-performing cannabis company based in the United States, today announced the launch of a new line of high-quality cannabis concentrates made through hydrocarbon extraction. Live Resin, a high-terpene, single-source extract, is the first offering from Trulieve’s new hydrocarbon line. Live Resin is created in Trulieve’s state-of-the-art hydrocarbon extraction lab using the Company’s proprietary blend…
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Connecticut Provider Legislative Update – Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences – United States – Mondaq News Alerts
United States: Connecticut Provider Legislative Update 13 September 2021 Shipman & Goodwin LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Shipman is pleased to share with our Connecticut friends and clients the following summary of relevant legislative developments. Should you need any clarification, we are ready to help. General: Telehealth Expansion–New laws extend last year’s telehealth provisions (which we wrote about here) until June 30, 2023. The laws also (1) expand the types of health professionals authorized to provide telehealth services, (2) expand allowable service delivery of audio-only services, (3) establish requirements…
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Marijuana MSOs post strong quarterly results, but investors tepid – Marijuana Business Daily
All 10 of the largest publicly held marijuana multistate operators posted double-digit revenue growth in the quarter ended June 30, but stock prices remained weak as investors grow impatient with the slow pace of federal marijuana legalization efforts. Four of the largest five publicly held MSOs actually made a profit in the quarter, with Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis leading the way with $40.9 million in earnings. Quarter-over-quarter revenue increases ranged from 10% for TerrAscend to 56% for Ayr Wellness. Both companies are based in New York, and part of a group of aggressively expanding MSOs. “The fundamentals remain strong,” said Matt…
Read More »CA lawmakers send cannabis in hospitals bill to gov (Newsletter: September 13, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
NE medical marijuana ballot measures filed; MN House poll shows growing legalization support; ME’s record cannabis sales 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… Paid for by readers like you. Marijuana Moment’s newsletter and in-depth cannabis reporting is made possible by the nearly 700 people who subscribe to us on Patreon. Stephanie Kass: “I subscribed because I’m an attorney in New York and quit my job last May after Cuomo signed the legalization bill…
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Fine Fettle receives special zoning for recreational marijuana sales in Windham – Norwich Bulletin
WINDHAM — Benjamin Zacks, the chief operating officer of Fine Fettle Dispensary in Connecticut and Massachusetts, said that despite the stigma that has existed around the marijuana business, towns won’t turn down the tax revenue and job opportunities. “I hope, rather than having a gut feeling, towns do their research in understanding what these bring to the town, and do their due diligence, rather than quickly saying no to this,” Zacks said. Some of the towns Fine Fettle is in aren’t turning down the opportunity. On Aug. 25 the Willimantic Fine Fettle location received a special use permit and zoning…
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