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Connecticut cannabis equity council director steps down amid inquiry
The council is undergoing a review after officials received complaints about a lack of transparency.
The executive director of Connecticut’s Social Equity Council resigned Tuesday as the cannabis regulatory agency undergoes a state-ordered audit.
Ginne-Ray Clay submitted her resignation via email, citing “unsubstantiated allegations” that have questioned her integrity, according to The Connecticut Mirror.
Gov. Ned Lamont previously requested an audit of the council’s management and spending, after questions were raised about a lack of transparency around the strategy for disbursing social equity funds in the state. The review, which is being conducted by the comptroller’s office, is ongoing.
“It’s a sad day for me. I think she was a victim of a personal vendetta and personal infighting,” said Mike Jefferson, an ally of Clay on the council.
The Social Equity Council manages aspects of Connecticut’s cannabis industry, including the distribution of community reinvestment grants funded by license fees. Last year, the council authorized $5.2 million in initial grants to nonprofits in designated areas, the Mirror reported.
Council chair Andréa Comer told the outlet, “There have been many conversations among the council members about challenges within the SEC and the way in which we need to course-correct.”
She said there was “nothing personal.”
The Mirror previously reported on a complaint alleging Clay had suggested a license applicant donate to her church, which Clay denied.
Clay’s resignation came hours before a scheduled finance committee meeting of the council. The audit’s timeline and potential changes to council operations have not been announced.
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Data check: Connecticut youth concussions
A troubling concussion seen by millions on a nationally televised NFL game Thursday night had people once again visiting the issue of concussions in youth sports.
We’re talking about a play during Thursday Night Football where the Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary concussion.
He has had a long history with this injury.
In Connecticut, concussions have been top of mind for some time, and so there’s robust state data on the subject.
The good news: reports of concussions in students grades 6 to 12 dropped by roughly half over the past decade, totaling just over 3,000 statewide in the last recorded school year.
For more on this issue, check out our story above.
If you want to deep dive further on the topic, the state has data going back well over a decade. Click here for more information.
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