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Policing legalized marijuana in Connecticut still hazy

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Recreational marijuana is now legal. Law enforcement and lawmakers are adjusting to the drastic change.

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CT cannabis businesses have high hopes that legalization will create new jobs

The legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut is no longer an if, but a when. Illustration by Michael Clement.

Connecticut’s leaders are some of the latest in the United States to become infatuated with commercializing cannabis as a way to generate tax revenue. States have been more open to legalizing cannabis for adult use after seeing the public demand that could raise millions in taxes. The average amount of tax revenue the eight states…

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Hamden government leaders call for the legalization of marijuana to address racial inequity

The legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut is “almost certain to happen” by the end of the legislative session in June, State Representative Josh Elliott, a Democrat from Hamden said. Photo by iStock.

Discussion about legalizing marijuana is aflame at the Connecticut State Capitol this year and State Representative Josh Elliott, a Democrat from Hamden, is spearheading the issue as a way to remedy the injustices caused by the War on Drugs. The legalization of recreational cannabis in Connecticut is “almost certain to happen” by the end of…