Democratic lawmakers on Monday urged U.S. President Joe Biden to ensure that his administration's "historic work... to undo the damage of federal marijuana policy" would not end with the steps already taken over the past three years, calling on the president to "deprioritize" marijuana prosecutions before his term ends in January. Led by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and Sen. … [Read more...] about Democrats Call On Biden to Limit Marijuana Prosecutions Before End of Term
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Tolls Over Adult-Consumption?
Last week the Speaker of the House, Joe Aresimowicz, said a vote in the state House of Representatives on bringing tolls back to Connecticut will take place soon, but votes on legalizing marijuana and adding casinos will probably wait until 2019. How is this possible? I’m surprised that legislators would be pushing this agenda yet again in Connecticut. On April 5th, … [Read more...] about Tolls Over Adult-Consumption?
Legalization Fight Continues in CT
The fight for legalization is hardly over with HB 5394 passing favorably from the Appropriations Committee. It was exciting to hear that we made history, but so far that is all that has happened. It is symbolic of potential change. Let us not forget the vote was close...27-24 in favor. How much more inaction and complacency are state residents expected to allow in Hartford? … [Read more...] about Legalization Fight Continues in CT
Support for Raised Bill No 5394
Do you support the legalization of cannabis in CT? Let your legislators know your stance on Bill 5394. This bill will be heard by the Appropriations Committee on March 28th, 2018. Raised Bill No. 5394: AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF THE RETAIL SALE OF MARIJUANA. Statement of Purpose: To develop a plan to legalize and regulate the retail … [Read more...] about Support for Raised Bill No 5394
