Illinois News Joint

MAY 25, 2024

House Bill 2911 passed the Illinois Senate today with a vote of 51-5 (after passing the House 112-0 on April 26). HB2911 deals with the Illinois Act on the Aging and the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program but also contains several unrelated cannabis provisions from Senate Amendment 004. Senate Amendment 004, introduced by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford , provides several provisions from other stalled bills that medical cannabis activist have been persistently advocating for nearly four years.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 25, 2024

Medical marijuana has been a hot topic over the years – from the stigma it surrounds the cannabis industry to its legalization in US states and its research and use for treating various ailments. The stigma is largely due to its association with recreational use and misconceptions about its effects. Misguided perceptions and government propaganda fueled the stigmatization of cannabis, leading to its classification as a Schedule I controlled substance at the federal level in the United Stat

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