Seeking to increase diversity within the cannabis industry, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will streamline the license application process for marijuana retailers,…
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Toi Hutchinson After more than two years as the senior advisor to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Toi Hutchinson is leaving the position she jokingly referred…
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In May 2019, Illinois legalized recreational cannabis — effective January 1, 2020 — through legislation, as opposed to a ballot initiative like most states. A…
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Cannabis in Illinois Marijuana Venture’s ongoing series on every legal market in the United States explores the ever-changing rules and regulations, market trends, demographics, business…
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The National Cannabis Industry Association’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEIC) in late November sent a letter to government officials and regulators in Illinois with…
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Members of the Illinois Black and Latino caucuses are publicly questioning the state’s decision to only allow 21 of the 700 ownership groups that applied…
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Backing every strong industry, there are individuals and organizations working behind the scenes to advocate for better rules and regulations and ensuring a business environment…
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By all accounts, Illinois is the “new kid on the block” in the adult-use marijuana world, but it is quickly taking its place as a…
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On January 1, 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, more than 495,000 transactions…
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As more states legalize cannabis, the relationship between employers and an employee’s legal cannabis use grows increasingly uncertain.