The Department of Consumer Protection has opened a public comment period to receive input on a proposed regulation to update laboratory testing standards for medical marijuana. The purpose of this regulation is to update microbial testing standards for medical marijuana to better protect public health and safety. This proposed regulatory change will create clarity and…
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Governor Lamont announces six Connecticut counties approved for Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration due to Hurricane Ida
Farmers in Approved Areas Are Eligible to Apply for Emergency Loans Due to Production Losses HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Tuesday announced that he has received notice from U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that an agriculture disaster declaration has been approved for portions of Connecticut due to the impact of the…
Governor Lamont announces Connecticut offshore wind proposal awarded $500,000 in round one funding from U.S. Economic Development Administration
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a multi-faceted proposal to strengthen Connecticut’s offshore wind industry has been awarded $500,000 in round one planning funds from the American Rescue Plan Act’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). A coalition – led by Southeastern Connecticut…
DCP Commissioner Accepts Social Equity Council Request for 90-Day Application Period for Cannabis Licenses
The Application Period Will Open 30 Days After the Social Equity Council Issues Its Final Approval December 8, 2021 — The Department of Consumer Protection has accepted the Social Equity Council’s request to keep the application period open for 90 days for all cannabis license types that will be selected through the first lottery. The…
Stamford Downtown hosts “Deck the Downtown” Holiday Window/Façade Decorating Contest
STAMFORD, CT – In the spirit of the holiday season, Stamford Downtown is once again hosting its 11th annual storefront facade decorating contest called “Deck the Downtown” featuring over 30 Stamford Downtown participating businesses to ensure the Downtown looks dazzling for the 2021 holiday season. We hope you come Downtown to enjoy the creative &…
Nominations Open for 2022 City of Stamford Citizen of the Year
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for 2022’s City of Stamford Citizen of the Year (COTY). “This award gives Stamford the opportunity to reflect on the people who have made extraordinary contributions to the community we love,” said Mayor Caroline Simmons. The COTY award…
Department of Consumer Protection Publishes Policies and Procedures for the Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis
The Department of Consumer Protection announced last Friday that it has published Policies and Procedures pertaining to Public Act 21-1 An Act Concerning Responsible And Equitable Regulation Of Adult-Use Cannabis. The policies and procedures for the regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis will become effective October 16, 2021. The policies and procedures are the provisions necessary to…
On the stage of your house!
As seen in Stamford Plus magazine, Summer 2021 Lights… camera… sale! Selling your home is a complex and important deal and one of the crucial elements of getting the best offer is presentation. So, here are some expert home staging tips and essential steps you might want to take to get the best possible offers,…
Westport family law attorney Edward Nusbaum listed in Best Lawyers in America
WESTPORT, CT – Edward Nusbaum, a Westport-based family law attorney, was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2022. He has been rated Best Lawyers in America for 28 consecutive years and ranks among the top five percent of private practice attorneys nationwide. Attorneys listed in this 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in…
Governor Lamont announces six Connecticut manufacturers receiving grants for new additive manufacturing equipment
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced last week that six manufacturers in Connecticut will be receiving a total of $600,000 in grants to facilitate the adoption of additive manufacturing in their operations. Under the Additive Manufacturing Adoption Program…