Politics & Government
The 5 Biggest Problems With Illinois' Medical Marijuana Program
Patients, advocates and medical cannabis dispensary owners say these five problems are among the biggest facing the pilot program.
The state’s medical marijuana program is about two years into its four-year pilot period, though legal sales of cannabis began in November. However, patients, advocates and medical marijuana dispensary owners say there are still plenty of kinks to work out.
From overly strict regulations to too few qualifying conditions, here’s a list of five major problems patients and supporters cite with the pilot program so far.
And Gov. Bruce Rauner yesterday gave his second State of State address to a Legislature controlled by Democrats, marking the first time ever an Illinois governor has delivered the speech without there being a budget. Rauner softened his rhetoric compared to last year, but stuck to the same message, saying he wouldn’t back down from his “Turnaround Agenda.”
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For those of you who missed it, you can find the full text of Rauner’s address here, or check out the Top 5 quotes we selected from his speech.
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