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, 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.
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 endorses hemp regulation bill | Capitol News Illinois
Dec 13, 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.
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...
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.
Hemp legislation stalls in Illinois House. - Chicago Tribune
Jan 7, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD – Legislation championed by Gov. JB Pritzker to strongly regulate hemp sales stalled in the Illinois House late Monday after intense lobbying by both the …
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.
Pritzker, advocates hope House passes hemp regulation proposal …
Jun 4, 2024 · House Bill 4293 could create a regulatory framework for hemp products and establish standards for licensing, testing and labeling. Sponsors and advocates believe that change could prevent...