State Senate expected to discuss proposal to legalize recreational marijuana this week

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State Senate expected to discuss proposal to legalize recreational marijuana this week

(WTNH) -- The State Senate is expected to take up the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana in Connecticut, and lawmakers are pushing for a vote for it before they adjourn June 9.A recent Sacred Heart University poll showed an overwhelming 64% of those surveyed support recreational marijuana either somewhat or strongly. Just 18% strongly oppose it.That may be why the Speaker of the House, State Rep. Matthew Ritter (D), is seeing legislation…