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Inside the Hamden primary: Revealing the basis behind the issues citizens voted to change

Highlighted by Lauren Garrett’s winning mayoral bid, hear about the variety of claims that led to Hamden’s new government body

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Hamden mayoral candidates interviewed by high school students

On Sept. 9, students were able to participate in the Human Rights Zoom meeting held by the Global Youth Activities (GYA) where they were able to speak with Hamden Mayor candidate’s Mayor Curt Leng, Lauren Garrett and Peter Cyr. 

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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…