Cannabis entrepreneurs, customers and communities are increasingly concerned about equity — whether there really is room for everyone.
Marijuana
Connecticut legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021, but it’s still unclear when recreational weed will be available to buy without a prescription.
Posted inHealth
Legislators approve mold regulation changes for medical marijuana
The change means an increase for substances tested at one of the state’s labs and a decrease at the other, equalizing the two labs.
Posted inEconomic Development
When will you be able to buy recreational marijuana in CT? It’s unclear
Existing medical-use growers and retailers could be the first to offer recreational marijuana in the market, but several hurdles remain.
Posted inGovernment
Marijuana gifting bill passes CT House, with some changes
A bill that would ban the practice of gifting cannabis in commercial settings is now headed to the CT Senate.
Posted inGovernment
CT legislators set to decide on the acceptable amount of mold in marijuana
The Attorney General’s Office has approved the proposed change. Now, it’s up for discussion in a legislative committee.
Posted inGovernment
Buy a T-shirt, get some weed: CT bill aims to end marijuana ‘gifting’
At a public hearing, supporters said the bill would help regulate sales, but some advocates were wary that it would re-criminalize marijuana.
Posted inPolitics
CT marijuana council approves communities targeted for equity programs
The 215 census tracts were identified based on drug convictions and unemployment rates.
Posted inPolitics
Council promoting social equity in Connecticut cannabis trade takes shape
The Social Equity Council is expected to influence how Connecticut’s new cannabis industry will address the historic harms of criminalization.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont signs Connecticut’s marijuana legalization law
Possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana becomes legal in Connecticut on July 1.
Posted inPolitics
On 50th anniversary of war on drugs, Connecticut legalizes marijuana
The Connecticut Senate voted 16-11 for final passage of a bill legalizing the production, sale and use of recreational cannabis.
Posted inPolitics
CT House approves recreational marijuana; Senate to vote Thursday
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday for legislation that would create a legal market for recreational marijuana in Connecticut.
Posted inMoney
CT Senate passes marijuana bill, governor vows veto over changes
Chaos at Capitol: Veto threat delivered during Senate debate
Posted inMoney
Special session to focus on marijuana legalization, budget implementer
Legislative leaders declined to expand the special session beyond marijuana legalization and a budget implementation bill.
Posted inMoney, Politics
Tensions between private money and public interest in CT marijuana debate
Whether motivated by altruism, opportunism or both, a proposed shortcut to a cannabis cultivation license did not go well.
Posted inJustice
Ritter pledges passage of marijuana legalization bill in special session
The House speaker pledged passage of a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the next 7 to 14 days.