Regulate Connecticut

The CT Coalition to Regulate Marijuana.

Proud to have played a leading role in replacing cannabis prohibition in CT with equitable legalization & regulation.

[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

It's official: CT Gov. Ned Lamont just signed cannabis legalization into law!

Possession is legal for adults 21+ starting next Thursday, July 1.

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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. https://t.co/RS8uBxk701

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

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.
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[The Norwalk Hour @TheHourNews]

$13.3 million in CT cannabis sales in January https://t.co/S61clfAVi1

[Paul Hughes @RA_PaulHughes]

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.

[John Craven @johncraven1]

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

[Sarah Silverman @SarahKSilverman]

There's something we actually agree on these days - cannabis legalization. visit https://t.co/bi4PaKuk0N 
& speak out on this. We have #CannabisInCommon and it's time for Congress to join us!

[US Cannabis Roundtable @USCRorg]

"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 https://t.co/wUcHivi2rD to contact your reps now. #CannabisinCommon

@Cannabis_Voter @HeadCountOrg

[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

Nationwide, support for cannabis legalization is steady at a record 68% — a supermajority.

[Gallup @Gallup]

83% of U.S. Democrats and 50% of Republicans support the legalization of marijuana. https://t.co/31bxu5K9cR

[Natalie Fertig @natsfert]

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.

[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

@NewsHugh "Testifier" is used in the MN legislature, and Merriam-Webster considers it a word. Maybe you could bring it to CT.

[CT Insider @insider_ct]

Cannabis equity group names 215 ‘disproportionately impacted’ neighborhoods for special benefits https://t.co/LlunamxQDL

[John Craven @johncraven1]

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

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"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
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[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

Check out "Cannabis - What The New Law Means For you" — hosted by Conn. Rep.@StephanieforCT and featuring Regulate CT/MPP's DeVaughn Ward. https://t.co/cZlOBDmOjf

[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

The state of Connecticut launched a website on cannabis legalization. Check it out: https://t.co/W2Zvg1knLJ

[ACLU of Connecticut @acluct]

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.

[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

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: https://t.co/nTNOf9zeze

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

TODAY: Adult-use cannabis legalization laws take effect in Connecticut and Virginia, while South Dakota's medical cannabis law goes into effect!

[Marijuana Policy Project @MarijuanaPolicy]

"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
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[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

Starting on July 1, 2026, dedicates 60% to 75% of the excise tax revenue to the Social Equity and Innovation Fund. (11 of 11)

[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

To learn more about Connecticut's new cannabis legalization law, check out our summary.

See 🧵 for some highlights (1 of 11) https://t.co/nTNOf9hDHG

[Regulate Connecticut @Regulate_CT]

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)