Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2024

NECANN has announced its program schedule for the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. The 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention programing contributors include The 1937 Group , Illinois Women in Cannabis , Smart Cannabis , and others. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Tickets can be purchased here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2023

This week, NECANN announced its programming scheduling. The Illinois Cannabis Convention will host the event at a new venue this year: the Schaumburg Convention Center. We plan to give away several general admission tickets at live events and on social media. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From day one of publishing Illinois News Joint , the single issue brought to our attention the most by registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act has been the restrictions on how many plants a patient can grow. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 13, 2023

hosted its first dinner to kick off its programming of cannabis educational content and comedic entertainment. Now, Can O’ Comedy has announced its second event, and this time, owner Stoner Nataly has added the second part of the programming, comedians. Chicago’s very own Taqueria Chingon will cater the event.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2023

is set for its second cannabis-friendly event, which will now incorporate the second part of the programming: comedians. Can O’ Comedy owner, Stoner Nataly, hosted the first dinner to kick off its programming of cannabis educational content and comedic entertainment at the end of last year. Can O’ Comedy Inc. Wednesday, May 10.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lawmakers from the 104th General Assembly have once again introduced bills and provisions that would benefit registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. This bill aligns with House Bill 1228 , introduced by Rep.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

9 House Bill 5633 , which would remove the “requirement that, in order to substantiate a patient’s medical condition, a patient must provide the name of the registered medical cannabis dispensing organization.” HB4465 is basically a protective tax rate amendment for medical patients. Smith introduced on Feb.

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Veriheal

MARCH 18, 2024

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC), which regulates the cultivation, licensing, and selling of cannabis in the state, is set to host a series of clinics designated to help new or existing state medical marijuana patients with signing up or re-enrolling in their cannabis program. and run until 4 p.m.,

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

When I founded Illinois News Joint , I made a conscious choice to include an altruistic aspect to the publication but for the first year could not decide on a program that fit what we do. I collaborated with partners, built recourses, and officially launched the program in April 2022. For Illinois News Joint reviews, click here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2023

As discussed in our 6-part series ( Part 3 ) What Illinois cannabis patients really want , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health ’s Guide for Designated Caregivers , “The designated caregiver can purchase medical cannabis on behalf of the patient. A perfect illustration of this would be Cow.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2024

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2023

Revolution Cannabis recently launched its Future Flora pheno-hunting program. Future Flora is Revolution’s new community pheno hunting program where they invite passionate enthusiasts and patients to smell, smoke, taste, and share their perspective. To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Patients, renters, the poor, people of color and women are still marginalized for their cannabis use, despite legalization,” said Martinez. Patients with incurable or chronic illnesses must be allowed by the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program to be issued a lifetime card if a qualifying physician recommends their cannabis use.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

It seeks to redefine allowed dosage limitations and formulations, and expand patient access and reduce patient cost by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of those authorized to issue written certifications to patients. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Nearly four years ago, Illinois News Joint kicked off its A Friend Indeed program. As Illinois News Joint has expanded, the outreach for the A Friend Indeed program has, unintentionally, been pushed to the backburner, but we want to assure all Veterans and Veteran supporters that the program is still in full swing.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. Patients First: Rallying to Fix Medical Marijuana in PA. NORML Women of WA 4th Annual Lobby Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

Medicann is a premier cannabis-specialized clinic, providing patients with access to local specialist doctors and pharmacists that have experience prescribing cannabis-based medication. billion, servicing nearly 340,000 active patients. In 2019, the island’s economy grew by 2.1% in real terms to £4.97 to reach 3.2 to reach 3.2

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Joyce becomes the first leader in the Caucus to come from a state that has yet to pass an adult-use regulatory program. The federal government’s interference in this arena has stifled important medical research, interfered with doctors and patients making treatment decisions and harmed state-legal businesses.

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. California Program Aims to Make Medical Cannabis Accessible.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

MAY 1, 2020

I’m a Florida medical marijuana patient, and use cannabis to treat my physical injuries(herniated disc, muscle spasms, pinched nerves) as well as my mental health(anxiety, depression, insomnia etc). In this article we will be reviewing their White Sunshine that’s available at Trulieve in 1/8th oz smokable flower. Great stuff.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

And officials in San Francisco, California are considering a proposal to allow marijuana to be socially consumed and sold at temporary events. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of protecting compassionate care programs. The measure would permit medical cannabis patients to grow up to six cannabis plants. CA resident?

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 22, 2024

We’re one week away from the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention , and Illinois News Joint invites vendors and attendees to stop by Booth 221 for some free swag and learn about the array of services we provide for the Illinois cannabis industry, including News Joint Events, News Joint Printing, News Joint Bar Service, News Joint Consulting, and more.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 7, 2024

No data exists on how many registered medical patients are actively growing cannabis in Illinois. Though many reasons factor into the number of patients who grow and why, two trendlines that are heading in opposite direction may suggest more medical cannabis patients in Illinois are opting to grow their own medicine.

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Unfortunately, the implementation of a medical cannabis program stalled abruptly the very next day when Governor Chris Christie took office. The patient registry for the medical cannabis program was not opened again until August 9th, 2012. New Jersey’s Medical Cannabis Program Continues to Evolve.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,618 unique patients, who purchased 1,271,270 grams of dry cannabis. The current total number of active patients in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program as of October 31,2023, is 138,616. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. October: $28,496,461.08

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

High Focus Media has been hosting the popular consumption event, Profesh Sesh , since the beginning of the year, and in October, Chicagoland’s premier influencer activation agency is set to expand its programming with the Herban Legend Cup. To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2024

The recently released program schedule includes presenters such as Jim Belushi, Illinois House of Representative La Shawn Ford, Deputy Director of Cannabis & Hemp David Lakeman, Alex Al-Sabah, Jaynee’ Dolly Benavidez, Ambrose Jackson, Shawnee Williams, Victoria Williams, and more.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If House Bill 5284 becomes law, Illinois registered qualifying medical cannabis patients would gain more rights within a health care facility. Kevin John Olickal introduced HB5284, which would eliminate health care facility restrictions on medical cannabis use by a registered qualifying patient. Late yesterday, Illinois Rep.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 19, 2024

Cookies Bloomington offers 25% discount to qualified medical patients, as well as a 10% discount for seniors, Veterans, and students. Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Bloomington partners with the Last Prisoner’s Project, sponsors local events, and donates to local food drives.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 21, 2024

Cookies Peoria Heights offers 25% discount to qualified medical patients, as well as a 10% discount for seniors, Veterans, and students. Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Peoria Heights sponsors local events and is part of the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) states in its data summary, “Looking ahead to Fiscal Year 2025, IDFPR has already begun its efforts to further expand access to cannabis both to consumers and medical patients.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I hope we can keep improving this amazing but complex program for the state of Illinois.” “I Together, we will work to improve this vital program and increase accessibility for the patients of Illinois.” To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2023

Illinois residents may petition IDPH to add debilitating medical conditions or diseases to those listed in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act starting June 1. The medical cannabis registration card is now available in your medical cannabis patient account for printing or download. Beginning at 12:01 a.m.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 7, 2024

August 2019, Oakton College started offering cannabis courses for the Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist certificate. Oakton College’s pioneering cannabis studies programs are designed in collaboration with industry experts to prepare you for a career in a rapidly evolving field.

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