Efforts to legalize marijuana once again fell short in the General Assembly this year, but House Speaker Matt Ritter pledged that lawmakers will take it up in a special session before July 1. “It’s going to be voted on . and it’s going to pass,” Ritter predicted. Lawmakers have been discussing legalizing recreational cannabis for adults for the past five years but this year, the measure had .
Senate passes budget on final day; marijuana bill on hold
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press
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1of11Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont meets in his office with staff on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the last day of the legislative session. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant via AP)Mark Mirko/APShow MoreShow Less
2of11Connecticut State Representatives Anthony Nolan, left, and Toni Walker greet each other on the House floor on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 the last day of the legislative session. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant via AP)Mark Mirko/APShow MoreShow Less
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4of11Senate President Martin Looney meets with the press outside the Senate chamber on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the last day of the legislative session. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant via AP)Mark Mirko/APShow MoreShow Less
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