Stonington to hold referendum on Campbell Grain tax break, marijuana sales – theday.com
Stonington — Residents, unhappy with an Aug. 9 town meeting approval of a tax break for the developers of the former Campbell Grain site in downtown Pawcatuck, have forced the town to hold a referendum on the question. Because the town will have to hold the referendum anyway, First Selectwoman Danielle Chesebrough said the town also plans to place on the ballot the question of whether marijuana sales and production will be allowed. That issue was slated to be voted on at a town meeting. Chesebrough said Tuesday that the referendum on the tax break is tentatively being scheduled for Oct. 5 after Pawcatuck resident Tracy Swain led the effort to collect 326 signatures, far more than the 200 needed to force…
Read More »How to Fireproof Your Cannabis Farm and Other Fire Safety Tips
Up here in the Mendocino Highlands we had another wildfire scare last week. The Bell Fire was just about four miles away from our ranch, at the bottom of the hill off Highway 101. Thanks to the immediate response of our Bell Springs Fire Brigade and the nearby CalFire station (plus a few helicopters and planes), it was contained rapidly and only burned 50 acres. Everyone living on the many properties in the surrounding area were evacuated in a hurry. This was not only a close call, but a warning. Last year we also had more close calls. Two fires…
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Ohio Takes (Another) Major Step Toward Legalizing Retail Cannabis – Green Entrepreneur
What this could mean for the Buckeye State. Free Book Preview Cannabis Capital Learn how to get your business funded in the Cannabis economy! August 24, 2021 3 min read This story originally appeared on Leafreport A busy year for retail cannabis legalization in the U.S. could see its fifth state go rec after the attorney general in Ohio approved revised language this weekend for a law calling to regulate marijuana like alcohol. After rejecting a version of the bill submitted on Aug. 5, Ohio AG Dave Yost approved the revised language on Saturday, which would allow adults age 21 and older to buy…
Read More »New York’s Central Business District toll moves another step closer – Intelligent Transport
New York’s Central Business District Tolling Program has taken one step closer to fruition after the relevant authorities agreed to launch the public outreach process to assess the pros and cons of the scheme. The CBD Tolling Program is designed to avoid congestion in New York’s centre The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) have announced an agreement to kick off the Environmental Assessment that will jump-start the public outreach process for the proposed Central Business District Tolling Program, which will see vehicles charge for…
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FDA says medical cannabis won’t jeopardize funding (Newsletter: August 24, 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…
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Foxwoods Could Soon Have Marijuana Dispensary Near Casino Resort – Casino.Org News
Posted on: August 24, 2021, 09:51h. Last updated on: August 24, 2021, 03:10h. Devin O’Connor Read More Foxwoods Resort Casino could soon have a new amenity, allowing locals and guests to legally purchase and consume marijuana. A budtender weighs out marijuana flowers at a cannabis dispensary. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, owner and operator of Foxwoods Resort Casino, is reportedly going to bring a dispensary near the gaming and entertainment destination. (Image: Unsplash) Connecticut legalized medical marijuana in 2012. The state expanded cannabis use to recreational forms earlier this year when Gov. Ned Lamont (D) in June signed Senate Bill…
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Leafly’s 100 best cannabis strains of all time
The best strains of all time: 100 top cannabis strains to try | 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. People always ask us what strains to try, and our answer generally depends on how a person wants to feel, what situation they’ll be in, and what other strains they like. But there are some strains that everyone should…
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Tribal cannabis store coming to CT’s Foxwoods Casino, and maybe North Carolina too – Leafly
Tribal cannabis store coming to CT’s Foxwoods Casino, and maybe North Carolina too | 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. One of the nation’s largest tribal-owned marijuana stores is coming to—or at least near—Connecticut’s famous Foxwoods Resort Casino, and another is being planned near Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina. Connecticut legalized adult-use cannabis earlier this year….
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