NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Despite the enactment of adult use legalization with parental protections in place, consumers are still facing discrimination for legal marijuana use in court. The post Illinois: Marijuana Consumers Still Face Discrimination in Family Court appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Rick Steves wrote: “I've campaigned for marijuana legalization in six different states — Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois, and Michigan — and in each one, we’ve been successful.

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NORML

APRIL 13, 2022

Those seeking to expunge their records should not be penalized simply because they have recently engaged in behavior that is now perfectly legal under state law.". The post Illinois: Bill Eliminates Marijuana Drug Testing Requirement for Those Seeking to Have Their Criminal Records Expunged appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 13, 2020

Most adults living in states where marijuana use is legal view the policy change as successful, according to state-specific polling data compiled by YouGov.com. “In the minds of most Americans, adult-use marijuana regulations are operating as voters intended and in a manner that is consistent with their expectations.”

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

There has been around $75 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold in Illinois in January and February, the first two months of legal sales. In January, the first month of legal sales, there was $39,247,840.83 This is based on the sale of over 970,000 different marijuana products. worth of sales.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 28, 2023

What’s going on with the Illinois cannabis market? The Land of Lincoln legalized cannabis in 2019 after having medical cannabis for six years. million people, Illinois is one of the largest cannabis markets in the country. Namely, Illinois has a lot of market consolidation.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Authors reported a “large increase in hotel rooms rented in Colorado” immediately following legalization.

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Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2023

Illinois, also known as the “Land of Lincoln,” is a state famous for many different things: its role in the Underground Railroad, the start of Route 66, the world’s largest ketchup bottle, the first McDonald’s in America, and the legendary Wrigley Field , to name a few. Illinois legalized medical cannabis back in 2013.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

From January 1 to January 31, the first month of legal sales in Illinois, there was nearly $40 million in marijuana and marijuana products sold. According to the Associated Press, Illinois residents bought more than $30.6 According to the Associated Press, Illinois residents bought more than $30.6

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 2, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see Minnesota legalize adult-use cannabis. New Hampshire presses pause on their legalization effort. Illinois joins New Jersey in enacting changes to their tax code. Could 2024 be the year?

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

million in marijuana sold in Illinois during their first day of legal sales. There were 77, 128 transactions on New Year’s Day, when the law legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes took effect, according to Toi Hutchinson, senior adviser to Gov. I’m here to celebrate a big day in Illinois,” Stratton said.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Illinois garnered slightly over $10 million in new tax revenue from the sale of recreational marijuana during the first month such sales were legal. According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, the state earned $10.1 million from legal marijuana sales, including $7.3 Pritzker on cannabis control.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

First the first time since the start of marijuana prohibition many decades ago, marijuana sales will be legal in both Michigan and Illinois beginning January 1st. This is possible due to voter-approved initiatives which legalized the plant for recreational purposes for everyone 21 and older.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 24, 2023

After comparing Illinois’ legal cannabis markets to Missouri and Michigan , we decided to compare the Prairie State to Minnesota, the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. m Illinois: 12.67 m Illinois: 12.67 To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. State Population Minnesota 5.70

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Mississippi makes some progress towards legalizing medical marijuana. There’s more news on Illinois licensing. Members of the Pennsylvania House introduced a cannabis legalization bill late last week.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 5, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The Illinois licensing lottery takes center stage this week. The never-ending saga of Illinois’ cannabis licensing continues. Several states may have ballot initiatives in 2022. They finally issued licenses – good.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2020

The Winnebago County Board narrowly decided voters will not be able to express their opinions on marijuana legalization this November. Supervisor Brian Defferding was one … Read More.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As the landscape of medical marijuana in the United States continues to evolve, Illinois has emerged as a state at the forefront of the medical cannabis movement. Illinois dispensaries play a pivotal role in providing patients with access to medical marijuana, offering a range of products to address various health conditions.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In advancing these legislative goals, Congress is not necessarily endorsing any state or territory’s legalization of marijuana-related transactions; similarly, the enactment of the SAFE Banking Act is not a call for the legalization of medical or retail marijuana in those jurisdictions that choose not to pursue such an approach.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 27, 2023

Recreational marijuana consumption, possession, and sale became legal in Illinois on February 1, 2020. This landmark ruling made Illinois one of the 20 states to legalize recreational weed use. Marijuana […]

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Leafly

MARCH 3, 2021

Evanston, IL becomes the first US city to use legal market marijuana taxes for reparations towards the Black community. The post Illinois city uses weed sales tax for reparations appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Upon arriving at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, Navy recruits are tested for illicit substances. For decades, one of those substances has been marijuana. The Navy recognizes that cannabis is now legal for medicinal or recreational use in 38 states, with federal rescheduling or legalization imminent.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

On June 25, 2019, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a revision of the Illinois Cannabis Control Act, 720 ILCS 550.1 Commencing January 1, 2020, Illinois residents will be authorized to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis for usage as they desire. This reform is unprecedented in Illinois law and will be a first.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2021

Illinois brought in more than $582 million in revenue in the first year of legalized marijuana. The post Illinois nets more than $582M in revenue from recreational marijuana sales in 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. From January through November, the state reported a total … Read More.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Illinois has problems with their lottery (not a surprise). The DEA would like to increase the production quota for marijuana used for research. We have an update on New York’s cannabis agencies. new york.

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NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2019

An estimated 30 retailers in the state are now licensed to engage in adult-use marijuana sales. Illinois lawmakers passed the legislation, The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, in June. Under the new law, state-licensed retailers may provide up to 30 grams of cannabis for those over the age of 21.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

The Senators write: Over the last decade, there has been a clear shift in public opinion toward supporting the legalization of cannabis in the United States. billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018. States collected an estimated $1.3

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NORML

MAY 14, 2020

.” He was especially proud of the group’s successful efforts to reform the state’s medical cannabis access laws and was working on the state initiative to legalize marijuana at the time of his passing. from the University of Illinois at Springfield followed by an M.Ed. from Northern Arizona University.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 2, 2023

In Chicago, a dispute between “Marijuana Moms,” a group of Illinois lawmakers who supported legalizing cannabis, and McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally, referred to as the “Dad. Read More

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While states like Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington may have legalized it, cannabis is still federally prohibited.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Idaho legalizes hemp. Illinois has more licensing problems. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed the medical marijuana bill into law. Hemp is now legal in all 50 states! BREAKING NEWS.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

As we continue our work with legislators, businesses, and our communities on cannabis reform and legalization here in Illinois, our attendance and participation in this summit is crucial. Never have we been so close to comprehensive reform in Illinois and it’s imperative that we get it right.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 18, 2020

The Illinois Department of Revenue has collected more than $100 million in tax revenue connected to adult-use cannabis sales since legalized marijuana laws went into … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The University of Illinois and 11 community colleges statewide — more than ever — are offering courses to prepare students for jobs in the cannabis industry. Considering how fast the cannabis industry has grown in Illinois, D.K. At the time, no one knew about marijuana. Lee can’t help but think of South Korea in the 1970s.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Welcome to legal weed Michigan and Illinois! The post How to grow marijuana in Michigan and Illinois appeared first on Leafly. Here's what you need to know about growing your own in the Great Lakes region.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. Medical Marijuana Laws USA: A Nationwide Overview Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is legal in a growing number of states across the United States. Patients can possess up to one ounce of usable marijuana.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Illinois started off the decade by opening its doors to the world of adult-use recreational marijuana. On January 1, 2020, the state of Illinois had its first day of legal marijuana sales. ” As always, we’ll keep an eye on Illinois and other emerging cannabis markets on the blog this year.

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