The Republican and Democratic state conventions have concluded and today, Mark Pazniokas joins us to break down the state conventions. The Republican convention endorsed socially moderate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/2022-05-07/ct-gop-endorses-a-social-moderate-themis-klarides-for-u-s-senate">Themis Klarides for the U.S. Senate</a>. Democrats have endorsed a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/2022-05-08/ct-democrats-diversify-in-picks-for-treasurer-and-secretary-of-the-state">diverse pool of candidates</a>&nbsp;for several state positions. Later, we hear from Andrea Comer of the Social Equity Council and get an update on cannabis in our state. Election season is fast approaching. Who do you want to see on the ballot in 2022? GUESTS: <ul> <li>Mark Pazniokas -&nbsp;Capitol Bureau Chief for&nbsp;<a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/mpazniokas/">Connecticut Mirror</a></li> <li>Andrea Comer -&nbsp;Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Consumer Protection, and Chairperson of&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/socialequitycouncil">Social Equity Council</a></li> <li>Julia Bergman -&nbsp;State Politics Reporter at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-retail-cannabis-applications-surge-to-15-000-17150210.php">Hearst Connecticut</a></li> </ul><a href="http://wnpr.org/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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