October, 2020

• 27 October

  Marijuana Scent Still Sufficient for Vehicle Searches in Illinois

  

  Medical and recreational marijuana are both legal in Illinois, but that isn’t stopping cops from performing vehicle searches solely based on ...

May, 2020

• 26 May

  Sales Soar at Illinois Dispensaries During Coronavirus

  

  In April, Illinois dispensaries sold $37 million in recreational marijuana. That’s the second best month the state has had since recreational ...

March, 2020

• 25 March

  Illinois Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Deemed “Essential” During Coronavirus

  

  While many recreational marijuana dispensaries in Illinois were forced to stop recreational sales, medical marijuana patients still have access to their ...
• 11 March

  Illinois’ Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin to Soar

  

  In Illinois’ first month of recreational marijuana sales it generated $10 million in tax revenue. Despite some growing pains, the state ...

February, 2020

• 16 February

  Chicago Mayor Wants Allow Marijuana Consumption at Stores

  

  Illinois’ adult use marijuana rules aren’t perfect. It’s led the mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, to call for legal marijuana consumption ...
• 9 February

  Marijuana Legalization Leads to Decline in Teen Use

  

  A study found that in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized teen use has declined. Perhaps it’s because something legal ...
• 5 February

  Bernie Says He’ll Legalize Marijuana on His “First Day in Office”

  

  Bernie Sanders has pledged to legalize marijuana nationally on day 1, if elected president. On top of legalizing marijuana federally, he ...

January, 2020

• 31 January

  Cleveland Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Up to 7 Ounces

  

  The Cleveland City Council has voted to decriminalize possession of marijuana for up to 200 grams (over 7 ounces) within city ...
• 29 January

  New Colorado Bill Protects People From Being Fired for Off-Duty Marijuana Use

  

  Colorado House Bill 20-1089 seeks to prevent employers from firing employees for off-duty marijuana use. A law is already in place ...
• 28 January

  Austin Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Up to 4 Ounces

  

  The Austin City Council voted to stop prosecutions for low-level marijuana offenses. The Texas city is well-known for being progressive. Anyone ...