The US cannabis market just got another big boost from one of the largest, most populous states on the East Coast.
Connecticut just became the latest US state to make a big move towards legalizing recreational cannabis as state legislators advanced a critical bill.
Here are some more details from Marijuana Moment.
A key committee in the Connecticut legislature approved a bill to legalize marijuana on Monday.
The General Law Committee, which is one of two panels that heard testimony about legalization legislation last week, voted 10 to 8 to advance the bill.
Beyond legalizing cannabis for adult use, the legislation also includes a number of social equity provisions aimed at encouraging participation in the legal industry by individuals from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the drug war. A governor-appointed commission would be charged with giving such individuals advance time to apply for a marijuana business license and promote diversity in hiring.
The vote was an important milestone that moves Connecticut much closer to legalizing recreational cannabis.
Connecticut is already home to a thriving medical cannabis market. Continue reading "Top Stock To Capitalize On Connecticut's Move To Legalize"
