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CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries
CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries The first recreational-use, hybrid marijuana dispensaries are set to open in Connecticut in January. The state Department of Consumer Protection said on Friday, Dec. 9, that eight licensed hybrid retailers will be allowed to open their doors at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2023, depending on local zoning hours. “I am proud of the hard work our team has done to meet the goal of opening adult-use sales in a safe, well-regulated market,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle Seagull.  Hybrid retailers were previously allowed to sell medical marijuana and now will be permitted to sell recreation…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Liquor License Suspended At CT Bar After Fight, Gunshots Fired Liquor License Suspended At CT Bar After Fight, Gunshots Fired
Liquor License Suspended At CT Bar After Fight, Gunshots Fired One person was hospitalized and another suffered thousands of dollars in property damage after gunshots rang out during a bar fight in Connecticut, police said. In New Haven County, at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Monday, May 30 in Meriden, police received multiple calls about a fight that broke out inside Tequila Galore on North Colony Street. According to a spokesperson from the Meriden Police Department, while en route to the bar to investigate the fight, additional 911 calls were made regarding shots fired outside the building. Upon arrival, police said that they found broken glass “and …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
CT Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween CT Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween
CT Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween State officials in Connecticut are cautioning parents to be wary of cannabis edibles to ensure that no children have a bad trip on Halloween. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is warning the public about cannabis edibles and hemp derivatives in packaging designed to look like well-known snack foods and candy that could intentionally or accidentally be slipped to trick-or-treaters. In some instances, instead of “Chips Ahoy,” the THC items are dubbed “Trips Ahoy,” while “Oreos” are packaged as “Stoneos.” Related story - School District Warns Of THC-Laced Cookies Packaged As Br…

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by Zak Failla
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Online Sports Wagering, iCasino Opening In Connecticut Online Sports Wagering, iCasino Opening In Connecticut
Online Sports Wagering, iCasino Opening In Connecticut Online sports wagering and iCasino are set to make their debut in Connecticut sooner than expected. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, the Mohegan Tribe, and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe can start offering online gambling to adults 21 and older. The announcement comes following a seven-day soft launch in Connecticut after receiving approval to move forward with the plan. Earlier story - CT Moves Forward In Establishing Sports Wagering, Online Gambling Officials said that more than 130 games have been approved …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Pizza And Martini Bribe Rejected: Sports Bar Closed Over Alleged COVID-19 Violations Pizza And Martini Bribe Rejected: Sports Bar Closed Over Alleged COVID-19 Violations
Pizza And Martini Bribe Rejected: Sports Bar Closed Over Alleged Covid-19 Violations An offer of pizza and martinis was not enough to persuade Connecticut officials from closing a bar allegedly violating COVID-19 economic restrictions. On Friday, Nov. 13, agents from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection went to Legend’s Sports Bar, aka the L Bar, on Pine Street in Bristol to investigate claims that the bar was serving alcohol past the state’s new 9:30/10 p.m. curfew. The bar has been closed temporarily and its liquor license suspended while owner Marc Leboeuf meets state criteria to reopen, according to a summary suspension order from the Commissioner of Consum…

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by Kristin Palpini
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CT Sues Exxon For 'Decades Of Deceit On Climate Change' CT Sues Exxon For 'Decades Of Deceit On Climate Change'
CT Sues Exxon For 'Decades Of Deceit On Climate Change' Connecticut is suing Exxon Mobil Corp. over alleged longterm deception about climate change as the state seeks to rake the oil and gas industry over the coals for the recent rise in the planet’s temperature. Attorney General William Tong announced he was suing under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act - which has no statute of limitations - alleging an “ongoing, systematic campaign of lies and deception to hide from the public what ExxonMobil has known for decades—that burning fossil fuels undeniably contributes to climate change.” Prosecutors allege that Exxon has knowingly burned f…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: CT Attorney General Warns Of Scam Exploiting Pandemic COVID-19: CT Attorney General Warns Of Scam Exploiting Pandemic
Covid-19: CT Attorney General Warns Of Scam Exploiting Pandemic While millions are hunkered down in their homes amid fears of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is cautioning residents to be wary of opportunistic scammers looking to take advantage of the pandemic. Tong and the Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection said they have seen a recent rise in reports of scam activity surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. With stimulus checks expected to start being sent out sooner than later, Tong is warning residents to be cautious. “Unfortunately, in moments like this people are trying to take advant…

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by Zak Failla