Bethany Gomez /tags/bethany-gomez Bethany Gomez en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:15:55 GMT Illinois’ First-Year Legal Marijuana Sales Boomed, But Challenges Remain /government-politics-issues/2021-01-21/illinois-first-year-legal-marijuana-sales-boomed-but-challenges-remain The state still has to live up to its promises around racial equity. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:15:55 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-01-21/illinois-first-year-legal-marijuana-sales-boomed-but-challenges-remain Eric Schmid Marijuana Business License Delays Complicate Illinois’ Goal To Diversify The Industry /economy-business/2020-08-18/marijuana-business-license-delays-complicate-illinois-goal-to-diversify-industry Illinois has big goals to build non-white ownership in its new cannabis industry through new business licenses. But those goals are in peril now, because of delays to the licensing process. The longer applicants have to wait, the more money they have to spend to stay viable should they win one. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:40:31 GMT /economy-business/2020-08-18/marijuana-business-license-delays-complicate-illinois-goal-to-diversify-industry Eric Schmid Cities in Illinois Can Now Collect More Taxes On Marijuana Purchases /politics-issues/2020-07-05/cities-in-illinois-can-now-collect-more-taxes-on-marijuana-purchases Municipalities in Illinois that have cannabis dispensaries will start seeing more money from recreational marijuana purchases. Cities, counties and… Sun, 05 Jul 2020 11:00:00 GMT /politics-issues/2020-07-05/cities-in-illinois-can-now-collect-more-taxes-on-marijuana-purchases Eric Schmid Steady Marijuana Sales Mean Security For Illinois Cities With Dispensaries /economy-innovation/2020-05-15/steady-marijuana-sales-mean-security-for-illinois-cities-with-dispensaries Collinsville’s marijuana dispensary is offering the city some insulation from economic damage caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The city can depend on… Fri, 15 May 2020 19:49:50 GMT /economy-innovation/2020-05-15/steady-marijuana-sales-mean-security-for-illinois-cities-with-dispensaries Eric Schmid Illinois' Marijuana Industry Isn’t Slowing Down, Even During The Coronavirus Pandemic /economy-innovation/2020-05-05/illinois-marijuana-industry-isnt-slowing-down-even-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic Businesses across the country are losing sales because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Illinois recreational marijuana dispensaries are not. The state on… Wed, 06 May 2020 00:14:35 GMT /economy-innovation/2020-05-05/illinois-marijuana-industry-isnt-slowing-down-even-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic Eric Schmid