420 with CNW — Connecticut Clears Some 43,000 Cannabis Records Before Recreational Sales Begin
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently declared that the state has expunged roughly 43,000 convictions for marijuana-related offenses. The state government was given the authority to promote widespread cannabis clemency under legislation that Governor Lamont (D) signed in 2021, and it has since handled 42,964 cases. This number was reached approximately a week before the start of the state's initial legal adult-use marijuana sales. Lamont noted that the state was one step closer to winning the battle on drugs and allowing residents a fair shot to realize their ambitions. The governor's office has also noted that under a distinct reform bill that…