Medical Marijuana Entrepreneur Sees Racial Reckoning In Connecticut’s Legalization Of Cannabis – Themississippilink
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Focusing on social equity, a black woman whose business certifies residents for Connecticut’s medical marijuana card is taking advantage of measures in a new state law that target the issue most important to her. Kebra Smith-Bolden, a nurse and founder of CannaHealth, aims to provide security for people in her community who consume or medicate with cannabis. A groundbreaking part of the new law, which went into effect July 1, is social equity. It requires half of all licenses for entry into the state’s marijuana business be reserved for social-equity applicants, those from areas disproportionately affected by…
Read More »The Cannabis Now Guide to Summer
Summertime is here which means it’s a good idea to get outside and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts — the days are only getting shorter from here on out. For cannabis the enthusiasts, we’ve put together a guide of all things summer. The best strains, essential edibles, summer sesh ideas, a cannabis grower’s account of the Summer of Love and even cultivation tips for your grow in the summer months. PHOTO IC Collective READ: Strains of Summer Gear up for the summer with this fantastic list of sunny strains. All of these picks are absolute heavy hitters, and we’re…
Read More »Danbury bans marijuana businesses for 1 year; but it won’t stop legal weed use or a new dispensary – Danbury News Times
DANBURY — Zoning leaders passed a one-year ban on new marijuana businesses to give planners time to digest Connecticut’s new adult cannabis law, but the moratorium won’t stop legal weed use here or prevent a new medical marijuana dispensary from opening next month. “We just don’t know — that’s the point of the moratorium,” said City Council minority leader Paul Rotello, a Democrat, during a public hearing this week. “Let’s approve (the temporary ban) and then let’s have, among other things, a monetary study and give the people some insight as to what the true financials are going to be.”…
Read More »Congress rejects AOC’s psychedelics amendment but adopts CBD one (Newsletter: July 28, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
AOC’s psychedelics amendment; Congressman bulldozes marijuana plants; Vote to federally protect state laws next week; MS medical cannabis negotiations 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. Support our work for $25/month and gain access to valuable insider data, exclusive interview audio, and more: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO…
Read More »House Rejects AOC Amendment To Promote Research Into Psychedelics’ Medical Benefits – Marijuana Moment
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an amendment on Tuesday that was designed to free up research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. The body also addressed several other amendments related to cannabis. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) filed the psychedelics measure, which would remove a 1990s-era provision that’s long been part of spending legislation for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The congresswoman attempted to eliminate the language via an amendment in 2019 only to have it defeated by Republicans as well as a majority of her own party members in a resounding vote of 91-331. Our amendment…
Read More »How Frenchy Cannoli Saved the Emerald Triangle
Leo Stone had just won first place in the 2012 Emerald Cup for his cut of Mendocino County-grown Chemdawg Special reserve. Following his acceptance speech, he was walking off the stage, trophy in hand, when a stranger accosted him. The stranger was a small, funny-looking man with a prominent nose and pointy ears, an enchanting smile like the Cheshire Cat’s, and a foreign accent, thick and rich like resin. He had something to show Stone, and he needed to show him immediately — no time for being coy or waiting in line to offer the winner his well wishes. “He bum-rushed…
Read More »Connecticut Law States You Can Be Arrested for Driving After Smoking Marijuana – i95rock.com
Many Connecticut drivers have asked the question since the legalization of cannabis is, “Can I be arrested for driving while being high on marijuana?” The answer to that question is yes, you can, and I’ll tell you why in a moment. The website dui.drivinglaws.org states: Connecticut’s OUI laws prohibit driving with a BAC of .08% or more or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone convicted of an OUI can expect fines, license suspension, and possible jail time. OUI is the abbreviation for “Operating Under the Influence”, which includes drugs and alcohol and means that the operator’s ability to…
Read More »How Driving High on Pot Could Get You Arrested in CT – i95rock.com
Many Connecticut drivers have asked the question since the legalization of cannabis is, “Can I be arrested for driving while being high on marijuana?” The answer to that question is yes, you can, and I’ll tell you why in a moment. The website dui.drivinglaws.org states: Connecticut’s OUI laws prohibit driving with a BAC of .08% or more or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone convicted of an OUI can expect fines, license suspension, and possible jail time. OUI is the abbreviation for “Operating Under the Influence”, which includes drugs and alcohol and means that the operator’s ability to…
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