Opinion: Applauding CT’s decision to legalize cannabis – Danbury News Times
Connecticut is the latest state to pass legislation authorizing adult recreational use of marijuana (about time!) and this should be cause to celebrate for our fellow Nutmeggers. In fact, according to the latest surveys, nearly two-thirds of Connecticut residents agree with this sentiment. The milestone vote by our lawmakers earlier this summer came amid a wave of recent Northeast state legalizations, including our neighbors in New Jersey and New York. Massachusetts has been ahead of the pack, legalizing cannabis in 2016 while Rhode Island, where pot is currently decriminalized, is expected to follow the path to legalization later this year….
Read More »South Dakota residents still can’t buy legalized marijuana – CT Insider
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Bill Stocker is not your typical marijuana reform advocate—he’s retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and the Sioux Falls police department. “I have 37 years in uniform, and I am a disabled veteran,” Stocker says. You might recognize Stocker from tv ads supporting Amendment A. That was the constitutional amendment legalizing hemp and marijuana. Stocker supported the ballot measure because he thinks law enforcement’s capacity is stretched too thin. He says officers should not focus on marijuana but on other drugs, South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported “Fentanyl is the problem, not marijuana,” Stocker says. Stocker…
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West Haven CT Divorce/Child Custody Attorney – Update on Cannabis Legalization – Digital Journal
West Haven, CT – Wolf & Shore Law Group (203-745-3151) releases a new report on how divorce proceedings and child custody cases will be affected by the recent weed legalization in the state. West Haven, United States – August 27, 2021 /PressCable/ — The all-women team behind Wolf & Shore Law Group in West Haven, Connecticut announces the release of their new blog post on how the recent cannabis legalization in the state will affect divorce and child custody cases. The law firm is known for its personalized and zealous representation for individuals dissolving their marriage. More details can be…
Read More »What’s New With Cannabis Stocks for the Week Ending 08/27/21 – New Cannabis Ventures
Navigate the fast-moving cannabis sector with 420 Investor, a premium service that sends real-time alerts and explanations of the news below and much more. Summary Stocks advanced in a quiet week with respect to news. Health Canada added 5 new licenses, leaving the total now at 754. 420 Investor model portfolios have gained 25.3-57.5% year-to-date, while the Global Cannabis Stock Index has gained 16.3%. Review The stocks advanced modestly on light news flow. Health Canada added 5 licenses, leaving the total at 754 including 7 that are expired, revoked or suspended. During the week, I shared these insights with subscribers at 420 Investor:…
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Cannabis startup LeafLink doubles office size at 80 Broad in Financial District – Crain’s New York Business
LeafLink, a startup that operates an online wholesale cannabis market, has doubled its office footprint in the Financial District and is hiring rapidly in response to the growing legal market. The company has signed a lease that will add a second floor to its presence at 80 Broad St., reaching 26,000 square feet. LeafLink, founded in 2015, offers an online platform for about 7,000 cannabis retailers to buy products from suppliers. Ryan Smith, CEO of LeafLink, said the company had grown to 200 employees, from the 75 people it employed at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. The firm…
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The dangers of running a multimillion-dollar cash business
The dangers of running a multimillion-dollar cash business | 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. Cannabis businesses struggle to obtain and maintain banking while facing the dangers of having major cash on hand. Due to cannabis’ status as an illicit substance in the United States, many banks don’t want to run the risk of accepting weed dollars and…
Read More »From Hives To Whole Foods: Queen Bee Provides Immune Support, Helps Save Bees 08/27/2021 – MediaPost Communications
There’s more than one way to save honeybees. Raina Jain has come up with two so far — and she’s still in college. While in high school, the Connecticut native became aware of how critters called Varroa mites were decimating the world’s bee population. So she created a device that deposits …
Read More »Is Delta 8 Legal? Direct Delta 8 Shop Explains – L.A. Weekly
Delta 8 is the new hot thing on the market and rumor has it, it’s pretty much like marijuana! So, how is Delta 8 legal? Direct Delta 8 Shop is THE marketplace to get all the Delta 8 products you might need! The shop provides high-quality delta 8 products and aims to be a resource on health and wellness subjects, especially related to cannabis. You could say they have become experts at discerning the good, the bad, and the ugly of the hemp industry. Here is what they have to say about the legal status of Delta 8, and more!…
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