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22 Jun 2021
It's official: CT Gov. Ned Lamont just signed cannabis legalization into law!
Possession is legal for adults 21 starting next Thursday, July 1.
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Regulate Connecticut retweeted
14 Feb 2023
MPP is leading the fight to legalize cannabis all across the country. Please support our vital work today.
With your support, we’ll continue changing laws and changing lives in every corner of the nation. mpp.org/donate
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17 Feb 2023
This week, the New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee amended and advanced HB 639 — the legalization bill MPP and our allies crafted — in a 17-3 vote! It’s now headed to the House floor.
marijuanamoment.net/new-hamp…
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10 Feb 2023
$13.3 million in CT cannabis sales in January trib.al/UV6qefy
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10 Feb 2023
The Department of Consumer Protection released new preliminary data showing combined sales for adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana in CT of more than $13.3 million between start of retail sales on Jan. 10 to Jan. 31.
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10 Jan 2023
UPDATE: @CTDCP reports a quarter of a million dollars in pot sales across CT on the first day of retail sales — and the day isn’t even over yet
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Regulate Connecticut retweeted
9 Nov 2021
There's something we actually agree on these days - cannabis legalization. visit CannabisInCommon.org
& speak out on this. We have #CannabisInCommon and it's time for Congress to join us!
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Regulate Connecticut retweeted
9 Nov 2021
"The American people have cannabis in common. It’s time for Congress to join us," says @Sethrogen.
We have a shot at legalization right now if we speak up! Visit CannabisinCommon.org to contact your reps now. #CannabisinCommon
@Cannabis_Voter @HeadCountOrg
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5 Nov 2021
Nationwide, support for cannabis legalization is steady at a record 68% — a supermajority.
83% of U.S. Democrats and 50% of Republicans support the legalization of marijuana. on.gallup.com/3EErbYM
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Regulate Connecticut retweeted
18 Oct 2021
Today's big appropriations weed news: Washington, D.C. may finally have its cannabis industry.
The "Harris rider," which for years has prohibited the District from taxing and regulating a legal adult use marijuana market, is nowhere to be found in this Senate's approps text.
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5 Aug 2021
Cannabis equity group names 215 ‘disproportionately impacted’ neighborhoods for special benefits trib.al/06C60J8
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25 Aug 2021
NEW: @GovNedLamont is appointing Marilyn Alverio to the CT Social Equity Council, which will shape cannabis policy and steer tens of millions of dollars in revenue
Alverio is CEO of the Latinas & Power Corp and also served as a strategist at Mass Mutual
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Regulate Connecticut retweeted
14 Jul 2021
"For justice reform, for equity, for individual liberty, and countless other reasons, it is time to respect the will of the American people and legalize cannabis." -Steve Hawkins, MPP's executive director
benzinga.com/markets/cannabi…
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8 Jul 2021
Check out "Cannabis - What The New Law Means For you" — hosted by Conn. Rep.@StephanieforCT and featuring Regulate CT/MPP's DeVaughn Ward. youtube.com/watch?v=i2NvQP_Q…
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6 Jul 2021
The state of Connecticut launched a website on cannabis legalization. Check it out: portal.ct.gov/cannabis/?lang…
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Regulate Connecticut retweeted
1 Jul 2021
As you are aware, on July 1, 2021 Marijuana possession becomes legal for adults 21 and older in the state of Connecticut. These are the highlights of the new law as they relate to you.
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1 Jul 2021
It's legalization day in CT! Starting today, it is legal under CT law for adults 21 possess up to 1.5 of cannabis on their person & up to 5 oz in a locked trunk or secured at their home.
Details here: mpp.org/states/connecticut/s…
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1 Jul 2021
TODAY: Adult-use cannabis legalization laws take effect in Connecticut and Virginia, while South Dakota's medical cannabis law goes into effect!
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25 Jun 2021
"This has been years in the making. The amount of revenue that will be generated and directed back into our distressed communities is an unprecedented investment in communities of color." -DeVaughn Ward, MPP's senior legislative counsel
nytimes.com/2021/06/22/nyreg…
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22 Jun 2021
To learn more about Connecticut's new cannabis legalization law, check out our summary.
See 🧵 for some highlights (1 of 11) mpp.org/states/connecticut/s…
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22 Jun 2021
Dedicates 50% of new licenses to social equity applicants, who can receive loans, technical assistance, & lower fees. Selects licensees by lottery to avoid requiring large sums from applicants. (10 of 11)
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22 Jun 2021
Starting on July 1, 2026, dedicates 60% to 75% of the excise tax revenue to the Social Equity and Innovation Fund. (11 of 11)
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