Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
Jan 7, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political setback to Gov. JB Pritzker after he strongly supported the legislation.
Pritzker disappointed as legislation regulating hemp fizzles at …
Jan 7, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A bill that would regulate several hemp and delta-8 products in Illinois will not make it across the final line to become law on the last day of session. Governor J.B. Pritzker spoke out against the dangers of the law, and criticized lawmakers in the House of Representatives for not bringing […]
Pritzker, Johnson Clash Over Hemp Regulation as Bill Stalls in ...
Jan 7, 2025 · Pritzker made blistering remarks Tuesday about Johnson as well as Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch for their roles in stalling controversial legislation the governor had embraced to crack down on intoxicating hemp, resulting in a rare public defeat for Pritzker.
After hemp bill defeat, Gov. Pritzker rips Mayor Johnson for poor ...
Jan 7, 2025 · Mayor Brandon Johnson’s bid to reset his agenda for the new year was eclipsed Tuesday by a remarkably direct attack from Gov. JB Pritzker, following the governor’s rare defeat in Springfield...
Johnson, Pritzker at odds over a crackdown on hemp products: …
Jan 7, 2025 · Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker began the new year the way they ended the old one, on a political collision course — this time, over whether and how to regulate delta-8 and other hemp-derived products.
Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill | News | Illinois Times
More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said he now favors legislation to bring the industry under tighter regulation.
Pritzker blasts Johnson over poor ‘relationships in Springfield’ – …
Jan 7, 2025 · A day after lawmakers dropped a plan to regulate hemp sales, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker lambasted Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, calling the mayor’s relationships in Springfield into question.
Campaign contributions surge amid debate over hemp regulation …
Jan 16, 2025 · Pritzker calls for crackdown on delta-8, but hemp entrepreneurs decry ban: ‘We’re not the bad guys’ Hemp sellers push back on delta-8 ban as lawmakers tackle unregulated cannabinoid market “Both hemp and cannabis organizations, who are on opposite sides of this issue, have contributed to many different campaigns,” Wu said.
Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill – Illinois Business Journal
Dec 16, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD – More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he now favors legislation to bring the industry under tighter regulation.
Pritzker Endorses Bill That Would Impose New Regulations on …
Dec 16, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD – More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday he now favors legislation to bring the industry under tighter regulation.