Next Steps For Cannabis, A Solitary Veto, And Baby Bonds

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil,

Matt Dwyer

Published July 7, 2021 at 5:59 AM EDT

Connecticut State Representative Bobby Gibson

This hour, we discuss Baby Bonds. The program promises to make $50-million per year available for accounts for children born in poor families. The $3,200 deposits grow until the child becomes an adult.

Also, we review the next steps in the recreational cannabis program, and the governor's recent veto of a bill putting limits on solitary confinement.

Guests:

Connecticut State Representative Bobby Gibson -- General Assembly Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Co-chair, General Law Committee Vice-chair
Hugh McQuaid -- CT News Junkie Reporter

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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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