Illinois To Become 11th State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis
It’s been an exciting time these past years seeing more and more states legalize recreational and medical cannabis, and others move to decriminalize on their way to full legalization. For a majority of those who listen to music, the herbaceous plant often enhances the experience and make festival food more palatable. Now, Illinois is poised to become the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis. The Illinois house approved a bill today with a vote of 66-47 already approved by the Senate yesterday, and now only needs a signature from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker, who campaigned for office on a promise to legalize weed, quickly issued a statement in which he promised to sign a bill that he said offers “the most equity-centric approach in the nation.” “This will have a transformational impact on our state, creating opportunity in the communities that need it most and giving so many a second chance,” Pritzker said in his statement. There is one major difference betwe