The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2024

Happy 2024 – let’s start the year off with a shout-out to Colorado, where the retail market is celebrating an anniversary. There’s an update on Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing program (meet the new year; same as the old year). The DEA is conducting a review of cannabis scheduling. million in taxes and fees.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

News Joint Events is ecstatic to announce one-of-two cannabis events we are producing this spring. This event is free to all adults 21 years of age or older. The Eve of the Eclipse Cannabis Carnival is set for 3-10 p.m. News Joint Events can be found on Instagram at @newsjointevents. in Carbondale.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 22, 2024

We’re one week away from the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention , and Illinois News Joint invites vendors and attendees to stop by Booth 221 for some free swag and learn about the array of services we provide for the Illinois cannabis industry, including News Joint Events, News Joint Printing, News Joint Bar Service, News Joint Consulting, and more.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

After finishing its Boston conference, NECANN has now shifted to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. Jim Belushi is scheduled to be among the 50-plus cannabis industry-expert speakers. Attendees to the Illinois Cannabis Convention patients, entrepreneurs, people just curious about cannabis, and more.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for January 2024. Illinois countered its low out-of-state resident sales with strong in-state resident sales to kick off 2024 with its highest January in-state resident sales since legalization. May: $132,777,299.46

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 1, 2024

16, and with a new legislation session inevitably comes new proposed cannabis laws. Chicago NORML is set to host its first monthly meeting of the year to discuss the state of medical cannabis before the next legislation session begins. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. The meeting is set for Jan. 3:30 p.m. “We

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its March medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,518 unique patients, who purchased 1,343,762 grams of dry cannabis. Total retail sales since November 2015 by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries totaled $2,038,247,899.49.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2024. March in-state resident sales totaled $114,458,207.57, and dispensaries sold 4,048,897 cannabis items, both of which also were the 2 nd highest monthly total since legalization. March: $148,872,065.12

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today finally released its January and February medical cannabis sales totals. January medical cannabis sales totals reached $24,338,551.30, and February totals reached $24,427,904.62. Total retail sales for 2024 reached $48,765,439.01. in dry flower sales and $12,832,601.38

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) released an informational bulletin for all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted municipal or county cannabis retailers’ occupation taxes. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. What is taxed?

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation recently announced the operational deadline for craft growers who were awarded an initial license has been extended. 1, 2021–July 31, 2022 was extended to February 1, 2024 and will now be extended to Aug. 1, 2024 and will now be extended to June 1, 2025.

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Leafly

JANUARY 24, 2024

Be the cannabis culture you want to see in the world by bookmarking and attending these dope AF Cups. It's getting hot and heavy out there.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2024

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. Professors and professionals in the cannabis field will deliver research and educational presentations from 12:30-4:20 p.m. at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale on May 4. 1:00 p.m. –

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for February 2024. After a dip in out-of-state resident cannabis sales in January, out-of-state resident cannabis sales in February outpaced the previous month to push February’s overall total sales pass January.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today released a legislative update about the passage of Senate Bill 1559 and the new cannabis transporting laws. Additionally, the bill waives the renewal fee and license fee for transporters that are due from January 1, 2024 until January 1, 2027.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 9, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), released the May meeting agenda. MCAB is considering Ovarian Cyst, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Uterine Fibroid, and Generalized Anxiety as new qualifying debilitating conditions for medical cannabis patients in Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

Hosted in the dispensary’s large outdoor parking lot at Wells and Ontario, the 420 Sesh Fest is set to include live DJs, food trucks, Stiiizy tie-dye tent, and vendors, a magic show, fun activities, prizes, and cannabis product discounts. that also will showcase his 93 Boyz line of cannabis products.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 8, 2023

SB1559 included House Amendment 004, which detailed three major changes to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. The Illinois Independent Cannabis Transporters Association (IICTA) is thrilled at the passage of SB1559 and so grateful to the Governor’s Office, State Rep. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The Illinois cannabis industry continues into its fifth year of legalization, and the business markets is not slowing down. Earlier this month, nuEra Cannabis announced the company had become vertically integrated with its new acquisition. NuEra has also announced plans to open a new dispensary in DeKalb by spring 2024.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

announced today that it is the first-ever cannabis brand to be a headline sponsor for a major U.S. The Cali Vibes 2024 festival is a three-day event (Feb. SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Weed Co. music festival. 16-18) taking place at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, California, with scheduled performances by.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Friday, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released its Annual Cannabis Report for fiscal year 2023. The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Senate Bill 1723 , which deals with several provisions for craft growers, recently moved from Executive to the Subcommittee on Cannabis. Lightford originally proposed the bill that amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on Feb. 2) During calendar year 2024, 60,000 grams per month. (3) Kimberly A.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

OKAY Cannabis Evanston is located at 100 Chicago Ave. 10, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for information about OKAY Cannabis Evanston. For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for information about OKAY Cannabis Evanston.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 13, 2024

We recently reviewed two-of-three new “take-and-bake cake mixes that include fast-acting THC” ( Fudge Brownie and The Devil’s Food Cake ) from Cannabis Infused and West Town Bakery , which are available at OKAY Cannabis dispensaries. The Illinois Cannabis Convention runs from May 31 to June 1. This promo code ends January 31.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. It’s the place to be!

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 15, 2024

A third retail store, Mystic Greenz-Olive Branch is set to open in late summer 2024. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Other Mystic Greenz locations include Mystic Greenz Harristown at 5045 Indus Drive in Decatur, Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

e) Upon completion of the disparity and availability study published by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer under subsection (e) of Section 5-45, the Department may modify or change the licensing application process to reduce or eliminate barriers and remedy discrimination identified in the study.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2023

La Shawn Ford introduced a new bill for cannabis transporting organizations in Illinois. Further, by providing for the conversion of third-party transporter licenses, fee waivers, and their promised share of the market, this legislation breaks down barriers minority-owned businesses are facing in Illinois’ cannabis industry.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) released the date and agenda for its second meeting. The agenda includes program updates, cannabis petition process, and 20 minutes for public comments. The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board has set its third meeting date for August 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2023

Two Illinois House bills offer drastically different targets for cannabis funds. HB1189 offers the excess money from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund to medical patients, and SB1969 would increase the percentage of money from the Cannabis Regulation Fund and redirect that money to a fund under the control of the Sheriff.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Revolution Maryville, owned and operated by Illinois-based cultivator Revolution Cannabis , opened its doors Feb. Revolution Maryville offers a timesaving online pre-ordering system, friendly and knowledgeable cannabis guides, a curated menu of premium products, and two conveniently located ATMs onsite. For a live menu, click here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

With our educational Know Your Brand series, we are trying to let our readers and followers know about the many new brands and products coming to Illinois in 2024. One of those brands with new products is Cannect Wellness , a premium craft cannabis cultivator and product manufacturer. Cannect Wellness was founded in Illinois in 2020.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mystic Greenz Olive Branch is set to open in summer of 2024. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Mystic Greenz Lincoln is located at 1120 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln, Illinois. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 1, 2024

The Illinois cannabis market is already shaping up for growth in 2024. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. Every time I pull up dispensary menus, another craft producer seems to finally come online.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) convened for its first official meeting yesterday. Monday, August 7, and started with introductions from the multitude of members with diverse cannabis-related backgrounds, including nurses, doctors, medical patients, teachers, and more. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that applications for “Round II” of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program are now open. Applications for this round of loans will be accepted until April 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. on March 5. Governor Juliana Stratton. “As

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

HB4211 provides That cannabis business entities shall adhere to the traceability and consumer protection guidelines established by the Department of Agriculture when utilizing the cannabis plant monitoring system or cannabis transport GPS tracking system. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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