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Illinois

Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Hit New Record in September

The state’s adult-use dispensaries reported nearly $68 million in sales last month.

October 7, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Finalists for Illinois Cannabis Dispensary Licenses File Lawsuit Over State’s Decision to Give Applicants Second Chance to Qualify for Lottery

The lawsuit asks the Illinois Supreme Court to award the licenses without the recent changes to the process.

October 6, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Vermont Lawmakers Send Legislation to Regulate Cannabis Sales to Governor, Illinois Gives Dispensary Applicants Another Shot at Licensing Lottery: Week in Review

The Vermont Senate approved a bill this week to legalize cannabis sales in the state, sending the proposal to Gov. Phil Scott.

September 26, 2020

Top Stories

How We Got Here: Regulatory Evolution

This special three-part series reflects on legislative, financial and regulatory developments that have altered state-legal cannabis programs during the past decade. Part III looks at the development of medical and adult-use licensing and testing regulations in various states and their impact on businesses, patients and consumers.

September 25, 2020

Illinois

Cresco Labs Announces Approval for Tenth Illinois Dispensary in Naperville

The adult-use dispensary is located in one of the busiest shopping areas in Naperville, the third largest city in Illinois with approximately 150,000 residents.

September 22, 2020

Illinois

Illinois Governor Gives Cannabis Dispensary Applicants Second Chance to Qualify for Licensing Lottery

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will allow applicants who did not receive the maximum score to amend their applications or challenge their scores.

September 22, 2020

Finance

Wildfires Continue to Ravage West Coast Cannabis Businesses, U.S. House Postpones Vote on the MORE Act: Week in Review

West coast wildfires continue to threaten and destroy cannabis operations as growers work to save their businesses and homes.

September 19, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois to ‘Review Questions’ Raised About Licensing Process Before Setting Date for Cannabis Dispensary License Lottery

A group of companies behind unsuccessful licensing bids have filed a lawsuit against the state after regulators advanced 21 applicants to the lottery for 75 dispensary licenses.

September 16, 2020

Illinois

Illinois Lawsuit Lashes Out at ‘Politically Connected’ Licensing Process

After the state advanced 21 applicants to the lottery for 75 cannabis dispensary licenses, unsuccessful candidates fired back.

September 11, 2020

California

Nebraska Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Medical Cannabis Ballot Initiative, Nevada Judge Rules State Can Proceed with Dispensary Licensing Process: Week in Review

The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments this week to determine whether a ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis can go before voters in November.

September 5, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

21 Cannabis Dispensary Applicants Included in Lottery to Award 75 Licenses in Illinois

The applicants included in the lottery all qualify as social equity applicants, but some who were disqualified are criticizing the state’s selection process.

September 4, 2020

Illinois

Green Thumb Industries CEO Ben Kovler on Nevada Expansion, Building American Cannabis and the War on Drugs

“We start with the consumer. The business is built for the American consumer. That’s where we stick, and that’s where we see a ton of momentum,” Kovler said.

September 4, 2020