Gov JB Pritzker: ‘Cannabis Tourists’ Are Boosting Illinois’ Weed Sales Which Have Surpassed $1B Already This Year
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker expressed his commitment to promoting equity in the cannabis industry and called on neighboring states to step up their legalization efforts.
During a speech at an International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) event on Thursday, Pritzker highlighted Illinois’s achievements in social equity initiatives, describing the state’s efforts as the most effective in the nation for ensuring reparative justice for those most impacted by marijuana criminalization.
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Despite these strides, Pritzker made it clear that there is still much work to be done. “It hasn’t been easy. We have more work to do—there’s no doubt,” he said, according to Marijuana Moment. “I’m not satisfied with where we are. We have a long way …