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Legislation and Regulation

Democrats Say Illinois Marijuana Bill Will Create Social Justice, But Black Leaders Aren't Sold Yet

Gov.-Elect J.B. Pritzker campaigned on a platform to end prohibition in Illinois, often emphasizing the ways legalization could benefit minority communities.

January 2, 2019

Mergers and Acquisitions

Cresco Labs Continues Illinois Expansion With Acquisition of Two Dispensaries

The new retail locations add to the company's existing retail and manufacturing presence.

December 20, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Cresco Labs Co-founder and CEO Charles Bachtell Appointed to Cannabis Legalization Subcommittee of Illinois Gov.-Elect JB Pritzker’s Transition Team

The Cannabis Legalization Subcommittee is one of four subcommittees under the Restorative Justice and Safe Communities Transition Committee.

December 12, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Bill to Clear Some Past Marijuana Convictions Gets New Support

Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford picked up a bill that would allow people to clear low-level marijuana convictions from their record with permission from a judge.

December 10, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Advances Cannabis Legalization Bill, North Dakota and North Carolina Consider Decriminalization: Week in Review

New Jersey’s legislators advanced an adult-use cannabis legalization bill Monday in a joint Senate and Assembly Budget Committee vote.

November 30, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

With Pritzker and Madigan On Board, Illinois Democrats Push Again for Marijuana Legalization

State Sen. Heather Steans and State Rep. Kelly Cassidy plan to introduce new legislation to fully legalize marijuana in the first legislative session of the new year.

November 26, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Trio of Bills Would Improve Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana, Cannabis Shortages Could Continue in Canada: Week in Review

Rep. Seth Moulton has partnered with Rep. Matt Gaetz to introduce a trio of bills that would nudge the VA to better integrate cannabis into the treatment it provides veterans.

November 16, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Marijuana Legalization Push Gets Huge Boost With Pritzker Win

Supporters of recreational marijuana legalization are hopeful because Governor-Elect JB Pritzker shows interest in making that happen.

November 12, 2018

Colorado

Major Hemp Partners With Illinois-Based Church Street Brewing Co. for Hemp IPA Beer

The Sipp Industries subsidiary has found success on the front lines of hemp-based beverages.

November 12, 2018

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Study: Marijuana Legalization Would Benefit Illinois Taxpayers, Economy

The study was conducted by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois.

November 9, 2018

Finance

Cresco Labs Expands Its Illinois Footprint With Prospective Acquisition of Chicago-Area Dispensary

The vertically integrated cannabis operator has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FloraMedex.

October 30, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Candidates for Illinois Governor Are Split Over Marijuana Legalization, Despite Issue's Popular Support

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner has come out against the recreational use of cannabis, while gubernatorial challenger J.B. Pritzker could usher in change.

October 29, 2018