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With just over 24 hours left in the spring legislative session, several major issues remain in flux. Lawmakers are getting ...
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10 provisions in the latest Illinois cannabis omnibus bill
Illinois lawmakers push sweeping cannabis bill regulating hemp products and dispensary operations.
Session cheat sheet: What’s ahead as Illinois General Assembly nears its conclusion?
AI, budget, Bears, BUILD, credit cards, drugs and data centers among measures still in limbo.
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Legislative leaders say they will focus on affordability issues during the fall veto session.
Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in his third term
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch reflects on the challenges ahead for the 104th General Assembly.
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
A bill to further regulate intoxicating hemp in Illinois failed to pass amid Democratic infighting.
Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
Gov. JB Pritzker endorses legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products, including delta-8, addressing safety and marketing concerns.
Hemp growers push back against proposed new regulations
The Illinois Department of Agriculture postponed finalizing stricter hemp regulations after growers raised concerns about licensing and overpolicing.
State’s new ag director talks trade, Farm Bill and department’s priorities
After 16 years in the Illinois General Assembly, former state Sen. John Sullivan is settling into his new role in ...
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