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Increase in Edible Cannabis Intake Noted Among Toddlers: Illinois Poison Center

By Mary Marty / June 21, 2024 /

The Illinois Poison Center has noted a significant rise in cannabis edible exposures among young children, with 244 cases reported in 2023 compared to 37 in 2019. Instances include children…

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Illinois Decides Against Banning Synthetic Weed

By Lisa Fairbanks / May 30, 2024 /

The Illinois General Assembly once again debated the potential ban on hemp-derived THC products and cafes, but in the end, they declined to act. The decision has significant implications for…

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Illinois Cannabis Expansion: Pritzker Administration Grants New Conditional Licenses

By Jules Puffings / May 6, 2024 /

Illinois takes another step forward in its commitment to equity and diversity within the cannabis industry as Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)…

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Expanding Equity: Illinois Grants 35 Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

By Bayley Greenleaf / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move towards promoting social equity in the cannabis industry, Illinois has granted 35 conditional adult-use retail licenses to social equity applicants. Here’s a breakdown of the latest…

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Cannabis Advocacy on the Campaign Trail: Illinois Governor’s Support for Biden

By Mary Marty / April 23, 2024 /

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker hit the campaign trail in support of President Joseph Biden’s reelection bid, leveraging the occasion of 4/20 to highlight the strides made in cannabis policy reform…

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Push for Prohibition: Illinois Legislators and Cannabis Trade Group Seek Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Goods

By Lisa Fairbanks / April 19, 2024 /

Push for Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products Illinois lawmakers and a trade group representing state licensed marijuana companies are calling for a ban on intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8…

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Crafting Success: Grown Rogue’s Bold Venture into Illinois’ Cannabis Scene

By Phil Greenwood / March 19, 2024 /

Introduction: Crafting a Vision for Success In the dynamic landscape of the cannabis industry, companies are constantly seeking new avenues for growth and innovation. One such company making waves is…

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4Front Appoints Co-Founder Krane as Board Chair

4Front Appoints Co-Founder Krane as Board Chair

By Mary Marty / July 5, 2024 /

Leadership Transition at 4Front Ventures Arizona-based 4Front Ventures, a vertically integrated cannabis multistate operator, has announced the promotion of Kris Krane to the position of board chair. Krane succeeds Robert…

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Draft Farm Bill Amendment Threatens Stability of Hemp Industry

By Becci Marti / June 28, 2024 /

Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, individual states have taken the lead on regulating the industrial hemp market and hemp-derived consumer products in lieu of a regulatory framework.…

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Curaleaf Chair Boris Jordan Discusses Global Cannabis Expansion

By Lisa Fairbanks / June 26, 2024 /

LONDON – Massachusetts-based cannabis multistate operator Curaleaf Holdings first entered the European market in 2021 with the acquisition of Emmac Life Sciences. Two years later, the company purchased a Portuguese…

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