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HB 7181: When the People Are Not Heard
When the people are not heard, consequences arise.
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March 2025
AnalysisRegulators
What the DCP Audit Report (FY 2018-2020) Found
The audit report for the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) identifies internal control deficiencies, compliance failures, and areas needing operational improvement. Below are the major concerns found in the report:
Lamont, Tong and Cafferelli Move to Dismiss Hemp Sales Lawsuit
March 13, 2025 – Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, and other top Connecticut officials have moved to dismiss a lawsuit challenging new state laws regulating the sale of hemp-derived products. Their legal response argues that the plaintiffs, a group of smoke shop owners operating under the “Puff City” brand, have no legal standing and fail to pre
OpinionThe Legislature
CT’s Cannabis Crackdown: It’s About the Money
Connecticut’s cannabis tax revenue is 58% below projections—and now lawmakers are pushing restrictions on home growing and more enforcement (HB7181).
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AnalysisMoney & Influence
Is Connecticut's Cannabis Industry Rigged? Allegations of Selective Enforcement Surface
Connecticut’s legal cannabis industry was supposed to create economic opportunity and social equity, but new allegations suggest the system may be rigged in favor of politically connected insiders. Concerns have emerged over selective enforcement, conflicts of interest, and questionable licensing decisions, raising the possibility of corruption within the state’s cannabis marke
OpinionThe Legislature
Connecticut’s Proposed Cannabis Crackdown: A Step Backward for Progress
A new bill, HB 7181, introduced by the Connecticut General Law Committee, is raising alarms among cannabis advocates, small business owners, and legal experts. This proposed law significantly expands law enforcement authority over cannabis and hemp businesses, giving the government unprecedented power to investigate, fine, and shut down businesses without due process.
AnalysisThe Legislature
RERACA's Delegation of Legislative Power to DCP Raises Constitutional Concerns
The 2021 SB 1201 (Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act - RERACA) raises significant constitutional and democratic concerns due to its broad delegation of authority to the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner and the lack of direct legislative oversight.
Puff City Smoke Shops Sue Lamont and Tong Over Hemp Sales Restrictions
HARTFORD, CT — A legal battle is unfolding in Connecticut’s federal court as local hemp business owners challenge new state regulations that they claim violate federal law and threaten their livelihoods. The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of smoke shop owners operating under the “Puff City” brand, pits them against Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Chief State’