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?
Hartford
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
General Law Committee Fails to Successfully Represent Connecticut Residents
What is the General Law Committee? By now you may have heard the news, Raised House Bill – 5458: An Act Concerning the Regulation of the Retail Sale of Marijuana failed to pass the General Law Committee in Connecticut (Motion Failed JF). The Connecticut General Assembly website identifies, The General Law Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to the Department of … [Read more...] about General Law Committee Fails to Successfully Represent Connecticut Residents
Moral Distress in Hartford
Hartford is in need of help. We all understand that there is a dark side of politics that no one really likes to talk about. The so called “closed door agreements” which may or may not happen, or the little “give and take” that they say is needed in order to things progressing. By now, it may be safe to assume that everyone has heard of the Netflix show “House of … [Read more...] about Moral Distress in Hartford
Time for Action is Now Connecticut
Connecticut are you ready to stop playing political games? In regards to cannabis legalization, the time for action is now. For too long, advocates and residents alike, sought out and attempted to educate the legislators in Hartford. Cannabis is not the devil plant Harry Anslinger would have liked you all to believe. The war on drugs was only successful in tearing … [Read more...] about Time for Action is Now Connecticut
Legalization Statistics from CO
Support your testimonies with legalization statistics Tomorrow we continue the process toward cannabis legalization in the State of Connecticut. It is an exciting time as recreational legalization of cannabis spreads across the United States. Can Connecticut be the next state to shed the lies of prohibition? The state Judiciary Committee will hear and read resident … [Read more...] about Legalization Statistics from CO
Dabbin’ Dad field trip? United launches non-stop service between Hartford and Denver starting in May.
United Airlines will launch nonstop service between Hartford and Denver starting in May. Airport officials said United's Denver hub will be a convenient way to access other cities the airline serves. The service will commence on May 5, 2016 utilizing an Airbus 319 aircraft with 128 seats. The flight will depart Bradley at 8:04 a.m. and arrive in Denver at 10:23 a.m. Mountain … [Read more...] about Dabbin’ Dad field trip? United launches non-stop service between Hartford and Denver starting in May.