Will Pot ‘Piranhas’ Take Over Illinois’ Market?
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A check-in on whether social equity goals are being met in the state's pot industry.
Illinois today selected another 55 winners ... from a pool of 589 qualifying applicants seeking to open cannabis dispensaries. It's another step on a long-delayed process of growing Illinois' marijuana market, with a mind toward social equity. But is it working?
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Will Pot ‘Piranhas’ Take Over Illinois’ Market?
Clip: 8/5/2021 | 6m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Illinois today selected another 55 winners ... from a pool of 589 qualifying applicants seeking to open cannabis dispensaries. It's another step on a long-delayed process of growing Illinois' marijuana market, with a mind toward social equity. But is it working?
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