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Statewide - The chances of Connecticut giving the green light to recreational marijuana increased dramatically when Democrat Ned Lamont won the race for Governor earlier this month. The Senate President Pro tem told News 8, "It's pointless to continue to have it be illegal in Connecticut since people can now travel just across the border to Massachusetts. It's a significant revenue item for us. Looney, who pushed it last year, said it could raise up to $100 million a year in revenue for the state and will help take marijuana sales off the illegal street market and insure quality. But the Deputy Minority Leader in the House, Rep. Vin Candelora (R-North Branford) noted, "It's an issue that really transcends party. There are Democrats that oppose it and there are Republicans that support it." He added, "Until we get some sort of a test in place, I think it's inappropriate for us to even move forward on this issue." Related Content: Lamont ready to support recreational marijuana legislation Governor-elect Lamont sees it differently. There's a lot of other states that have a history here and, in fact, it's brought down opioid abuse and other things in other states." Massachusetts legalized marijuana by referendum.