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Legislation and Regulation

Which U.S. States Are Poised to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis Next?

We take a look at seven states that are getting close to pushing legalization across the finish line.

May 2, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Lawmakers Near Completion of Cannabis Legalization Draft Bill

Formal legislation could be introduced next week.

May 1, 2019

Illinois

Illinois Wants to Set Aside $8 Million to Regulate Recreational Marijuana

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 2020 budget proposal includes a provision for the funding, which is more than double the amount the Agriculture Department would receive to continue its work on the medical side.

April 23, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Marijuana Bill Likely to Come Up 'Very Soon'

Sen. Heather Steans said substantial bill language will be filed soon.

April 23, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Will Illinois Legalize Recreational Marijuana? Lawmakers Argue as Deadline Looms

Lawmakers in Springfield are still trying to figure out what to do about legalizing cannabis.

April 16, 2019

Distribution

Cresco Labs’ Major Acquisition Continues M&A Trend in 2019

The Chicago-based company acquired California-based Origin House in a C$1.1-billion deal.

April 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Governor Supports Home Grow Provision for Recreational Marijuana

"People should have home grow, but the question is 'how much?'” he said.

April 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances Without Public Details

As it stands now, Senate Bill 7 is what is referred to as a “shell bill,” which can be amended with substantial language in the future.

April 8, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

House Committee Approves SAFE Banking Act, CVS and Walgreens to Sell CBD Products: Week in Review

This is the first time a bill related to cannabis banking has been approved by a congressional committee.

March 29, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Bill Would Make Illinois Medical Marijuana Program Permanent

Illinois lawmakers approved the pilot program in 2013, and it was later expanded through mid-2020.

March 25, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Sets Up Cannabis Legalization Vote for Next Week, Florida Lifts Medical Marijuana Smoking Ban: Week in Review

New Jersey lawmakers have advanced a pair of adult-use legalization bills out of committee, and now the stage is set for full floor votes on March 25.

March 22, 2019

Illinois

Illinois Medical Marijuana Growers Can Meet Demand for Recreational Cannabis, Study Commissioned by Growers Says

According to the study, existing growers of Illinois' medical marijuana crop would be able to meet demand for recreational cannabis for up to four years after legalization.

March 21, 2019