Illinois Ushers in Legal Cannabis, With a Focus on Social Justice

Calling its new law the nation’s “gold standard,” lawmakers vow to support the communities hardest hit by the drug war. Critics worry that the bill was rushed and won’t be able to deliver it promised social justice reforms.

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New York Regulators Waive Fees for Struggling Cannabis Farmers, Issue More Licenses

Gov. Hochul celebrated the announcement for farmers, calling them the “backbone of our State.”