Connecticut
Connecticut Adult Use Cannabis Sales Go Live
All of the state’s neighbors – New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island – have launched their own adult use industries.
Connecticut Adult Use Cannabis Sales Will Start in January
In neighboring Rhode Island, adult use sales began in early December, and New York’s first adult use sales are expected by the end of 2022, too.
Connecticut’s First Adult Use Cannabis Application Window Opens
The state will award 12 retail licenses through lottery selection, with 6 allocated for equity applicants.
Connecticut Lawmakers Send Cannabis Legalization Bill to Governor Ned Lamont
Lamont, who has for years urged lawmakers to legalize cannabis, said he will sign the bill.
Connecticut Special Session is Cannabis Legalization’s Last Chance in 2021
Gov. Ned Lamont has for years called for a regional approach to legal adult use cannabis, alongside states like New York, where cannabis also became legal this year.
As Connecticut Commences Legalization Talks, Equity Takes Center Stage
A hearing on Friday stretched more than 12 hours and often focused on social and racial justice, home cultivation, and the potential for increased youth use and impaired driving.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Releases Cannabis Legalization Plan
Last year, Gov. Lamont’s legalization bill was derailed by COVID-19. This year, he’s putting his plan to the legislature again, and, for the first time, including the revenue in his budget.
Due to COVID-19, Connecticut’s Legislative Session Cut Short, Cannabis Legalization Stalled
The state’s general assembly has adjourned early. If and when lawmakers reconvene for a special session this summer, legalization is likely to be a low priority.
As Governor Pushes Legalization, Connecticut Lawmakers Debate Adult Use Cannabis
Connecticut is surrounded by states that have legalized cannabis, or plan to. “We can't stick our heads in the sand,” said Governor Ned Lamont’s senior adviser.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Pledges Regional Approach to Cannabis Legalization in State of the State
Lamont praised “coordinated regional regulation,” while Pennsylvania’s governor left cannabis completely out of his speech.
Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Key Cannabis Legalization Bill
While the bill is focused on how to spend cannabis-generated tax dollars, Smart Approaches to Marijuana and others turned a Senate committee hearing into a broader legalization debate.
Connecticut Lawmakers Weigh Adult Use Legalization
During the six-hour hearing, officials and stakeholders discussed labor rights, equity provisions, home grows, and the influence of elected officials in the industry.
