Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Illinois Recreational Marijuana Sales Break Another Record In September

MMP News AuthorOctober 5, 2020

CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois’ recreational marijuana industry continues to surge as many other businesses struggle to survive during the pandemic, with statewide sales surpassing $67.6 million in September. According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, adult-use cannabis sales in August climbed nearly 5.8% over July, when the ... Read More

ILLINOIS CAPITOL RECAP: Denied marijuana dispensary applicants to get second chance

MMP News AuthorOctober 1, 2020

That law states: “A party to a civil union is entitled to the same legal obligations, responsibilities, protections, and benefits as are afforded or recognized by the law of Illinois to spouses, whether they derive from statute, administrative rule, policy, common law, or any other source of civil or criminal ... Read More

Illinois updating marijuana license lottery following criticism from social equity applicants

MMP News AuthorSeptember 23, 2020

CHICAGO — Protesters gathered outside the Thompson Center Tuesday, reacting to Governor JB Pritzker’s admission that the state fell short in equitably granting recreational marijuana licenses. “We’ve been fighting this war on our drugs in our community for more than 50 years and I think it’s time we should progress ... Read More

Pritzker: Illinois Poised To Have Most Diverse Cannabis Industry In U.S.

MMP News AuthorSeptember 22, 2020

CHICAGO (CBS) — JB Pritzker said his administration is committed to addressing “the past wrongs in discriminatory drug laws” by making sure more people of color are able to get marijuana licenses to legally sell pot. Facing calls from communities of color and lawmakers to suspend the lottery for 75 new ... Read More

Illinois revises marijuana licenses process after complaints

MMP News AuthorSeptember 22, 2020

Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Updated 11:48 am PDT, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 FILE – In this Aug. 10, 2020 file photo, Gov. J.B. Pritzker responds to questions during news conference in Chicago. Illinois tweaked how business owners seeking recreational marijuana licenses can apply following complaints that the process favored… Original Author ... Read More