Anti-drug activists urge Guilford to ban recreational pot sales – CT Insider
The leaders of the Guilford Developmental Assets for Youth group published a letter Monday calling on the Board of Selectmen to take action to prohibit retail dispensaries, after state lawmakers voted earlier this year to legalize the sale and use of recreational marijuana. The letter focused mostly on marijuana use by children and teens, which the group conceded would be a problem, whether or not local officials ban sales in Guilford. The letter was signed by three DAY organizers. “We are going to have that problem, and we cannot … close our eyes to the damage that this will cause…
Read More »NBA’s Kevin Durant and Weedmaps Team Up Against Cannabis Stigma
NBA player Kevin Durant and Weedmaps announced a new partnership last week that will make the basketball star and online cannabis marketplace teammates in addressing the ongoing stigma against cannabis. Under the multiyear agreement, Durant and his financial enterprise Thirty Five Ventures will work to break down the negative stereotypes associated with cannabis while elevating the conversation around the plant’s potential for athlete wellness and recovery. “I think it’s far past time to address the stigmas around cannabis that still exist in the sports world as well as globally,” Durant told ESPN. “This partnership is going to help us continue…
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Connecticut Becomes The 20th Jurisdiction To Legalize Recreational Marijuana – Cannabis & Hemp – United States – Mondaq News Alerts
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Because the new law will prohibit many…
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At 80, David Crosby recalls his greatest weed moments
At 80, David Crosby recalls his greatest weed moments | 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. Singer-songwriter David Crosby ranks among the last musicians standing from the Woodstock generation. A Grammy winner twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—as co-founder of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash—he has been called everything from an…
Read More »Best Sativa Strains At Every Price Point
August 26, 2021 14 min read This story originally appeared on Emjay There are over 800 unique strains of cannabis. Some of them are indicas, some of them are hybrids, and some of them are sativas. Sativas are regarded as the most accessible strain of cannabis. They’re not sedating, they don’t cause a body high, and their effects are rather straightforward. They’re the go-to cannabis for anyone who uses weed on a regular basis. Among the wide variety of sativa strains, you’ll find different effects, different THC quantities, and different price points. The good news about sativas is that you’re going…
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Marijuana Mega-Dispensary May Open Near Foxwoods: Report – Ledyard, CT Patch
MASHANTUCKET, CT — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation may open a cannabis retail business near Foxwoods Resort Casino, according to Leafly, a trade publication. The mega-dispensary is expected to be at least 25,000 square feet which could open as early as spring 2022. The dispensary will be less than half a mile away from Foxwoods, Leafly reported. A tribal official told The Hartford Courant that the tribe is “exploring all of the options created by the legislation and has no plans to publicly disclose at this time.” Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, is supportive of the casinos selling cannabis and also…
Read More »Feds consider cannabis use in hospitals (Newsletter: August 26, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
Congressman: Pass marijuana banking now; Richardson: Change sports cannabis penalties; Feds fund hemp insulation; Portland 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… Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. If you value Marijuana Moment, invest in our…
Read More »Breakthru Beverage Group Partners with Recess, Expands Portfolio with CBD and Relaxation Beverages – Brewbound.com
CICERO, Illinois – Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations and affiliates in 14 U.S. markets and throughout Canada, announced an expansion of its portfolio of wine, spirits, beer and non-alc products to also include CBD and Relaxation beverages. This marks a significant step in its ambitious and consumer-driven growth strategy. Breakthru is entering the CBD and Relaxation beverage space through a partnership with Recess, a leader in the fast-emerging category. “We are excited to partner with Recess, an iconic brand that is playing at the intersection of some of the most significant emerging trends in…
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