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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

In addition to the pilot program, the parties are working toward an exclusive, definitive supply and distribution agreement, which, if entered into, is expected to position Medicann as the sole supplier and distributor of the RYAH Smart Dry Herb Inhalers in the region. In 2019, the island’s economy grew by 2.1% in real terms to £4.97

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

Effective July 1, 2024, certain taxing jurisdictions have, by ordinance, imposed or changed their Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax on the gross receipts from sales of adult use cannabis. Cash registers and computer programs must be adjusted so that beginning on July 1, 2024, the corrected tax rate is collect and paid.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The retail store opened July 12, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. Our Loyalty program is called The Dragon Rewards program with 2% Cash back,” Jackson said. Birthday PreRoll Program, Flash Sale Days, and Kiosk Ordering.” To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. Our Loyalty program is called The Dragon Rewards program with 2% Cash back,” Jackson said. Birthday PreRoll Program, Flash Sale Days, and Kiosk Ordering.” Birthday PreRoll Program, Flash Sale Days, and Kiosk Ordering.”

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 1, 2024

Total retail sales for 2024 reached $99,749,327.83. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $129,966,963.40, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,507,427,930.76. Monthly Totals for 2024: January: $24,338,551.30 To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2024

Our Loyalty program is called The Dragon Rewards program with 2% Cash back,” Jackson said. Birthday PreRoll Program, Flash Sale Days, and Kiosk Ordering.” Mystic Greenz Olive Branch is set to open in summer of 2024. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

Additionally, the bill waives the renewal fee and license fee for transporters that are due from January 1, 2024 until January 1, 2027. Please keep in mind that these fees became due and payable in full prior to January 1, 2024, regardless of participation in transporter fee installment program.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2024

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today released a notice of funding opportunity to provide Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) programming in historically underserved Illinois communities. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2024

The retail store opened at a new location April 24, 2024, and serves medical and recreational consumers. Special features include VeriVIP Loyalty Program & Rewards, kiosk ordering, online ordering and pick up, and weekly discounts. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-10

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

NuEra has also announced plans to open a new dispensary in DeKalb by spring 2024. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Privately owned, nuEra has grown and established itself as the third-largest cannabis market in the country. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics. Another unreached “Essential Projects” goal from last year’s report included the implementation of “a new ‘Seed to Sale’ program that has been modernized to better serve the people of Illinois.”

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

20, 2024, have undergone numerous changes since the 1st Notice. Since 1st Notice, DFPR has added and clarified numerous definitions and also clarified various aspects of the licensing process and the Responsible Vendor Program. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Washington St.,

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 3, 2025

The new rulemaking affects academic, government, and commercial institutions that participate in the industrial hemp program. Academic, government and commercial institutions that participate in the industrial hemp program are affected. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. percent by dry weight.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 30, 2024

The retail store opened May 3, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Pontoon Beach is a member of the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce and contributes to Collinsville Charities for Children. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-9 seven days a week.

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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). As always, further bulletins as events warrant. million in taxes and fees.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 13, 2024

For the rest of January, our partners at NECANN are offering free tickets to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. For information on becoming a 2024 exhibitor, contact john@necann.com. The newly opened Revolution Dispensary in Moline has kicked off a new Rev+ Rewards program. At checkout, use promo code: newsjoint.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

In addition, board members discussed bylaws, expectation of board members, and the overall influence MCAB would have on politicians, lawmaking, accepted debilitating medical conditions, and the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program overall. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 12, 2024

The retail store opened at a new location May 15, 2024 (with a grand opening on from 1-4 p.m. Special features include VeriVIP Loyalty Program & Rewards, kiosk ordering, online ordering and pick up, and weekly discounts. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. in Ottawa, Illinois. seven days a week.

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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.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 12, 2024

The Cook County Government announced today that the application window for the Cook County Cannabis Development Grant (CCC Development Grant) program has been extended to Friday, June 21. million in grants to businesses that have licenses awarded under the State of Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program.

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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. at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale on May 4. Bell teaches Cannabis Law & Entrepreneurship in SLU’s Cannabis Science and Operations program. The event is runs from 12-5 p.m.,

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2023

Bob Morgan , amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and would refund money back to registered medical cannabis patients in Illinois. Provides for the issuance of refunds if there is an amount in excess of $12,500,000 in the Fund on June 30, 2024 or June 30 of any subsequent year.” HB1189 , sponsored by Rep.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (and Pilot Program), Illinois, in a steady upward trend, has recorded 351,820 qualifying patients (including 1,318 persons under 18 years of age). in November 2024 and bottomed out September 2024 at $21,699,338.80 for a new record high in 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The retail store opened March 1, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. With a fantastic loyalty program that rewards customers with 25% off three visits, we are dedicated to providing not just quality products but also exceptional value. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Orchard Rd. on Sundays.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 17, 2024

INCREASING DIVERSITY Illinois cannabis program is unique in that it centers diversity and equity. In the absence of federal banking standards for the cannabis industry, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has grant and loan programs to support small businesses, but its not sufficient to support needed growth.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. This development harkens back to the ‘compassion’ in the original Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and underscores the importance of never losing sight of the patients who were the foundation of this industry.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

DENVER – June 23, 2022 – Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) has launched a targeted entrepreneurial assistance program for aspiring cannabis business owners that is specifically designed to boost ownership among individuals disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Late last week, Assembly Member Matt Haney introduced legislation that would make it easier for cannabis dispensaries to sell food, drinks, and tickets to events. experts predict that MDMA could gain FDA approval and be available in hospitals as soon as 2024. The bill is Haney’s solution to California’s struggling cannabis industry.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 10, 2024

The final statements focused on a recommendation by Friedman, back by Surin and Sullivan, to better utilize the board’s full potential, adding, “I love the fact that this MCAB board was recreated, but I don’t think we’re being utilized to the best of our abilities to improve this program for patients in Illinois.”

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 10, 2024

The press release stated, “This milestone was achieved nearly two weeks faster in 2024 compared to 2023, when the $1 billion sales mark was not reached until July 10. Additionally, Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which represents an increase from Fiscal Year 2023 ($1.9 billion) and Fiscal Year 2022 ($1.8

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 30, 2023

The initiative gained enough signatures to appear on the 2024 ballot, but the Florida Supreme Court has to sign off, ensuring that the measure is understandable to voters and contains only one subject. Further bulletins as events warrant. ALABAMA An update on last week’s piece on Alabama’s medical licensing woes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 29, 2021

A combination of well-defined organic growth initiatives combined with acquisitions and partnerships would afford us a unique opportunity to expand our business globally and grow into the unquestioned industry leader, with $4B in revenue by the end of our fiscal year 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

The signing of the final budget ensured that no medical cannabis patient would receive refunds, as HB1189 proposed, “on June 30, 2024 or June 30 of any subsequent year.” To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more details on these articles, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2025

The retail store opened March 8, 2024, and serves recreational consumers and offers medical patient discounts. Bisa Lina boasts the best loyalty program in the state, kiosk ordering, discounts, best prices in the state, best cannabis advisors in the industry, and best vibes around. in Carol Stream, Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Provide that no person shall sell cannabinoid product to any person under the age of 21 unless the person is a medical cardholder registered under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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