Marijuana sales in Illinois top $3M on first day of legal recreational cannabis in the state

"Launching the legalization of cannabis in a way that includes communities left behind for far too long, creates good jobs and expunges thousands of records for those who have lost out on opportunities and ends prohibition," Toi Hutchinson, senior adviser to the governor for cannabis control, said.

Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Juliana Stratton smiles after making a purchase at Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary on Jan. 1, 2020, in Chicago. Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Juliana Stratton smiles after making a purchase at Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary on Jan. 1, 2020, in Chicago.On Tuesday, prior to the start of legal pot sales, Pritzker announced pardons that would expunge 11,017 misdemeanor convictions for cannabis offenses involving less than 30 grams.Illinois is the first state where lawmakers passed legislation legalizing recreational cannabis, which is still illegal at the federal level.

Other states where cannabis can be legally purchased include Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.

IAGovernor who need that money right?

Marajuana. Has gotten stronger through the years. It has ruined my loved ones life and hurt all those around them also. Highly addicted!!!

Kentucky is stupid. 🤦🏼‍♂️

it will slow down it's cheaper to buy it illegally

it's a bad drug that hurts the people around the user of it, that has the addiction. I know from experience!!!!!!!!!!

So, so very sad! Marijuana legalization is a huge mistake. Very addictive drug, that will increase people from going to work, eat up peoples savings, take money from families and will force families & friends to revolve their activities around the person with the addiction.

This horrible drug has hurt my family. The user and the ones around them.

A user, don't think it's addictive because they are, I am sure. I am not lying. I know from experience.

This drug has hurt my family. The user and the ones around them!

Doritos sales way up as well!

LAWDAMERCY...(in a fake Jamaican accent)

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Ok Pennsylvania, JohnFetterman has listened, across the Commonwealth and PA folks want it; gambling is legal, sports book is legal; it's time to grow up, stop believing the propaganda put out by the booze lobby and legalize marijuana...

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Cannabis needs to be priced near the same as coffee. $10 for 12 oz of good cannabis. $50 for 12oz of great cannabis. That $50-70 gram price. For bud...gtfoh.

Gateway to more drugs! Government sets you up for failure! It’s always about the almighty dollar.

Well duh!

Lots of stoners here

All states should make it legal---their economy will soar, and their people will finally be happy. And furthermore, what gives them the right to tell us what we can do to our own selves? OUTRAGEOUS!🇺🇸😍🙋‍♀️👠💋

Once you buy marijuana through the state that gives them a license to take your guns away in the future.

Great- a bunch of gun wielding bad guys who are now high to boot! Can’t wait to visit again🤨

1.5 million of that in taxes!?!

millions Americans will be in fantasy land mind ? 😳 Creepy.

And our kick ass governor added into the law provisions to benefit those most affected by 'the war on drugs', specifically POC and poor neighborhoods. Now they can be real business owners (dealers lol)

Interpretation: Marijuana sales in Illinois top 10 million on first day. cashbusiness

People will be too stoned out of their minds when the government keeps taking away our civil rights.

Headline: “Dorito sales triple in the Windy City”.

Minnesota would be wise to follow their example, but Senate Republicans are helping police maintain their extortion and racketeering business. It's big for cops and military to pick and choose who is picked for jail, who gets promoted when and what is worth obtaining funding for.

OMG WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!

So, so sad! Marijuana legalization is a huge mistake. Very addictive drug, that will increase people from going to work, eat up peoples savings, take money from families and will force families and friends to revolve their activities around the person with the addiction.

Dope heads

Anyone want some of this?

Hopefully this prompts more states to move forward with legalization. $$$ talks.

Nice

realwillmeade looks like you were right

do a story on the feedback - the taxes are so high it quadruples the price it will actually increase black market sales

Legalize it everywhere.

Chicagoland these days.

Chillinois

Considering all the ridiculous taxes I'm not surprised

Someone must have gotten too close to dispensary “Illinois is first state to legalize recreational marijuana...” (Pro Tip do your research before hitting the spliff)

Totally understood

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