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AnalysisThe Legislature

Smoke and Mirrors: Is HB7181 Really About Shutting Down Illegal Stores, Or Cashing In?

As lawmakers tout House Bill 7181 as a crackdown on illegal smoke shops, questions arise: why ignore the Senate bill that actually closes them — and why is the Attorney General being honored by prohibitionists while championing Drug War 2.0 in Connecticut?

April 29, 2025