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As hemp legislation dies, Pritzker says Chicago mayor not responsible - Illinois - The Black Chronicle

(The Center Square) – The debate over legislation regulating the hemp industry is revealing cracks in the Democratic Party in Illinois. Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate Delta 8 and Delta 9 products and require them to meet the same standards as legal marijuana, including sales through dispensaries. A Democratic Caucus meeting on the […]

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