Illinois Rep. Kelly Cassidy Wants State to Be Nation’s Cannabis Gold Standard

Adult-use legalization is expected in Illinois in 2019. The prospective bill’s primary House sponsor tells Cannabis Wire she’s aiming to pass model progressive legislation.

Illinois
Newsletter

HHS Sec: a “few hoops” remain on rescheduling • Oklahoma lawmakers aim to “reform this industry” • & more …

An excerpt from recent editions of the Cannabis Wire Daily newsletter.

New York

Gov. Hochul’s Plan for Curbing Unregulated Cannabis Sales Targets Landlords

On Wednesday, Hochul revealed her plan to curb rampant unlicensed sales in the state, from six-figure fines to granting cannabis regulators expanded inspection and seizure authority.