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Social Equity Council warns SB405 diversion would undercut community reinvestment
Summary
Brandon McGee of the Connecticut Social Equity Council told the Public Safety and Security Committee that section two of SB405, which would divert 5% of cannabis tax revenues, would weaken the council’s R2 community reinvestment program and reduce investments in justice‑impacted communities and youth initiatives.
Brandon McGee, chief executive officer of the Connecticut Social Equity Council, testified that he opposes section two of Senate Bill 405 because it would “divert 5% of the cannabis tax revenue from the social equity and innovation account” to fund impaired‑driving enforcement and training, a move he said “would weaken the council’s re‑imagine and revitalize community reinvestment program.”
McGee told the Public Safety and Security Committee that the council relaunched its R2 community…
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