Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) raised eyebrows when he praised marijuana sales in the state.
“For the third year in a row, Illinois adult-use cannabis sales have experienced record growth. We are building the most prosperous and accessible cannabis industry in the country, and we remain committed to repairing the damage of the past. We are taking steps and creating real opportunities 'for all Illinoisans,' Pritzker said. post he declared.
Dana Perino replied: Tweet“Are you bragging about this? Hey, Louise.”
“All J.B. Pritzker has to offer is drugs and abortion. What a dark and depressing agenda for a state with such a hopeful population,” said Illinois Republican Rep. Mary Miller. tweeted.
Pritzker, who took office in early 2019, won In the 2022 re-election, claimed “Access to abortion is medical care.”
“The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that adult-use cannabis sales will exceed $1.6 billion in 2023, setting a new annual record,” officials said. press release It was published earlier this month. The state collects tax revenue from pot sales. “According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, sales taxes collected by adult-use cannabis dispensaries in Illinois totaled $417.6 million in 2023,” the press release states.
“About 3 in 10 marijuana users suffer from marijuana use disorder.” CDC Note. “Signs and symptoms of marijuana use disorder include unsuccessful attempts to quit using marijuana or forgoing important activities with friends and family in favor of marijuana use. The risk of developing marijuana use disorder is higher for people who start using marijuana at a younger age and for those who start using marijuana at a younger age; those who use marijuana more frequently as adolescents.”
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