Social Equity Cannabis Entrepreneurs Still Face Hurdles, Demand Action From State

Representatives of 17 local organizations urged Illinois lawmakers to take action on social equity legislation for cannabis licenses before their session wraps in Springfield next week.

As CBS 2’s Tara Molina reported, issues at the state level are still affecting those still working to break into Illinois’ billion-dollar industry – more than three years after recreational marijuana became legal.

A space in Rolling Meadows represents a dream that has been years in the making for Akele Parnell. It will soon be used to frow cannabis plants.

– Read the entire article at CBS News.

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