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Illinois Senate Approves Legislation Aimed at Improving Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing Process

The bill would establish two systems for the state’s lottery for dispensary licenses, as well as create a new lottery for 75 additional retail licenses.

Several States Call for Renewed Cannabis Legalization Efforts, New Jersey Makes Changes to Adult-Use Bill: Week in Review

Lawmakers in Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Virginia and Connecticut have renewed efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis, while an Alabama senator announced plans to reintroduce a medical cannabis legalization bill.

Illinois Lawmakers to Create 75 New Cannabis Retail Licenses

The move is meant to give disadvantaged and minority applicants a second chance at licensing following the controversial lottery to issue an initial 75 dispensary licenses.

Dispute Over Cannabis Cultivation License Heads to Illinois Supreme Court

Curative Health Cultivation LLC and Medponics Illinois LLC are battling over a license to grow cannabis for the state’s medical and adult-use markets.

Illinois Governor Expunges Nearly Half a Million Cannabis Records

Gov. J.B. Pritzker also issued pardons for thousands of low-level cannabis-related convictions.

A Look at BIPOC’s Ability to Access Capital and Income Through Cannabis in 2020

Industry stakeholders discuss developments that will support minority businesses and investors looking to provide financial support to disenfranchised communities.

U.S. House Passes Cannabis Research Bill, New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Deal on Adult-Use Legislation: Week in Review

This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation that would allow scientists to study state-approved cannabis products.

Cresco Labs Debuts Deliciously Dosed Chocolates from its Mindy's Chef Led Artisanal Edibles Brand for the Illinois Recreational Cannabis Market

Arriving just in time for the holidays, the line features four chocolate bars with rich, distinct flavors from James Beard Award-winning Chef Mindy Segal.

Illinois’ Community College Cannabis Vocational Pilot Program Sets Stage for Students Eager to Enter Industry

The pilot program is seen as a component of broader workplace training platforms for the cannabis industry—as well as a piece of the Illinois social equity vision.

U.S. House Plans December Vote on the MORE Act, New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Bill to Implement Adult-Use Cannabis Program: Week in Review

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans to take up the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act.

Judge Allows Illinois Regulators to Rescore Cannabis Applications

Sangamon County Judge Adam Giganti denied a request to bar officials from rescoring the applications, which now allows the controversial licensing process to move forward.

Election 2020: Cannabis Down-Ballot Race Results

We’re breaking down important cannabis legal measures in counties and cities.

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