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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.

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.

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.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces Cannabis Division Manager

David Lakeman comes to IDOA from Massachusetts, where he assisted the launching of the state’s cannabis industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Conversation With Tommy Chong

In this interview, Chong, counter-culture legend and industry veteran, shares details on his new retail venture, offers his advice for others in the business, and reflects on his place in cannabis history.

Adult-Use Legalization Measures Officially Qualify for Arizona and Montana Ballots, Vermont Lawmakers Plan to Take Up Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Sales: Week in Review

A judge ruled this week that Arizona’s measure can appear before voters after a brief legal battle, while Montana’s Secretary of State certified two complementary adult-use initiatives for the November ballot.

Illinois Establishes Tiebreaker for Awarding Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

The permanent rules were filed in June and approved by a legislative rules committee this week, allowing the state to issue the conditional licenses in the coming weeks.

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