Legislation takes effect on Saturday, January 11, decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses.
Illinois: Governor Issues Over 11,000 Pardons Ahead of Marijuana Legalization
“The 11,017 pardons that Gov. Pritzker is granting today are thousands of lives forever changed — and hundreds of thousands more will be changed in the coming months. Those who were unfairly targeted by discriminatory drug laws can finally get ahead and build a new future for themselves and their families.”
Why can’t the FBI get high?
Chicago’s FBI Office recently tweeted a reminder to those applying for a job with the venerable agency:
Illinois decriminalizes recreational marijuana on Jan. 1, but #DYK federal laws on marijuana aren’t changing? To apply to #FBI, you’ll still need to be marijuana-free for 3 yrs.
The waiting period for applicants appears to affect regular marijuana […]
Report: Marijuana Reform Is Normal
2019 has been an unprecedented year for the passage of state-level marijuana law reforms and when we zoom out, it’s remarkable to reflect upon what we have accomplished. That is why are proud to publish Marijuana Reform Is Normal, which is the only comprehensive report detailing all of our collective victories in 2019.
Illinois: Retail Marijuana Sales Begin Next Week
Adults will be able to purchase cannabis from select retailers beginning Wednesday, January 1.
Don’t let the Grinch stop marijuana reform
The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the Marijuana Grinch.