Lamont On Next Steps For Legal Pot, Bill Signings

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil,

Matt Dwyer

Published June 30, 2021 at 5:59 AM EDT

The recreational use of marijuana becomes legal in Connecticut tomorrow, July 1. But much work is left to be done surrounding legal pot, including the creation of regulations for cannabis sale and production, and filling in the details of racial and social equity provisions.

Plus, the governor has signed dozens of bills so far, but the fate of other proposals remain unresolved. Will the governor sign a measure setting new limits on solitary confinement in Connecticut prisons?

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Ned Lamont -- Governor of the State of Connecticut

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Lucy Nalpathanchil

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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Matt Dwyer

Matt Dwyer is an editor, reporter and midday host for Connecticut Public's news department. He produces local news during All Things Considered.

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