Gov Pritzker Drives Bold Change In Illinois Including Cannabis Reform, Meet Him At Benzinga Conference In Chicago Sept. 27-28
Portfolio Pulse from Maureen Meehan
Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker has signed 45 bills into law, including cannabis reform, and has expunged over 800,000 low-level cannabis arrest records. He will be a keynote speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. Since Pritzker legalized cannabis two years ago, the market has grown significantly, with companies like Cresco Labs Inc, Verano Holdings Corp., and Green Thumb Industries participating. Illinois weed retailers sold $140 million in cannabis products in July 2023 alone, and total sales reached $1.5 billion in 2022.

August 14, 2023 | 5:34 pm
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Cresco Labs Inc has been participating in the growing cannabis market in Illinois.
The cannabis reform in Illinois has created a favorable environment for Cresco Labs Inc, leading to potential growth in its operations and revenues.
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Green Thumb Industries is involved in the growing cannabis market in Illinois.
Green Thumb Industries is likely to see growth and increased revenues due to the expanding cannabis market in Illinois.
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Verano Holdings Corp. is part of the expanding cannabis market in Illinois.
Verano Holdings Corp. is likely to benefit from the growing cannabis market in Illinois, which could lead to increased revenues and growth.
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