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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…