"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 nytimes.com/2021/06/22/nyr…

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.

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

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: mpp.org/states/connect…

The state of Connecticut launched a website on cannabis legalization. Check it out: portal.ct.gov/cannabis/?lang…

Check out "Cannabis - What The New Law Means For you" — hosted by Conn. Rep.Stephanie for CT Senate and featuring Regulate CT/MPP's DeVaughn Ward. youtube.com/watch?v=i2NvQP…

"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 benzinga.com/markets/cannab…

Cannabis equity group names 215 ‘disproportionately impacted’ neighborhoods for special benefits trib.al/06C60J8

NEW: Governor Ned Lamont 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

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.

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

"The American people have cannabis in common. It’s time for Congress to join us," says Seth Rogen. We have a shot at legalization right now if we speak up! Visit CannabisinCommon.org to contact your reps now. #CannabisinCommon Cannabis Voter Project HeadCount | Register To Vote

There's something we actually agree on these days - cannabis legalization. visit CannabisInCommon.org  & speak out on this. We have #CannabisInCommon and it's time for Congress to join us!

UPDATE: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection 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

$13.3 million in CT cannabis sales in January trib.al/UV6qefy

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.

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. mpp.org/donate

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. marijuanamoment.net/new-hampshire-…