The week in CT news: Cannabis sales begin, pot convictions erased, UConn presses on after injuries

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The week in CT news: Cannabis sales begin, pot convictions erased, UConn presses on after injuries

黑料新闻 Radio | By Frankie Graziano,

Published January 13, 2023 at 3:27 PM EST

John Caruso (left) wore a weed-themed hat, sweatshirt, and socks to Rise Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary in Branford, Conn. where he was the third customer to buy recreational cannabis. Rise was one of seven locations that opened for adult-use customers in 黑料新闻 on Tuesday, January 12, 2023..

Frankie & Johnny is a weekly recap of news you need to know from around 黑料新闻. Each Friday, 黑料新闻's Frankie Graziano and John Henry Smith take you through the headlines and get you up-to-date on the stories you may have missed 鈥� in less than five minutes. This week Frankie & Johnny explain:

黑料新闻 residents are now able to buy cannabis for recreational use.
in tandem with the marijuana sales launch.
, remarkably retaining a two-loss mark.

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