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License hunters may have whiplash with state application processes in Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio (10(b) licenses) barely in the rearview mirror, but Delaware’s new license application deadline is fast approaching....more
Legislators this week continued budget negotiations and acted on various bills. Budget Negotiations Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259). Legislative leaders...more
Lately I’ve been thinking about the many ways by which members of the public transfer funds to government and the many reasons for which such transfers are made. After all, we’re still in the “season of giving.”...more
Missouri has legalized marijuana. It joins 20 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing adult recreational use of marijuana. Starting December 8, 2022, adults 21 and older may use marijuana recreationally in...more
Background- With recent litigation indicating potential further delays for the distribution of additional adult-use dispensary licenses in Illinois, perhaps it makes sense to review how the Land of Lincoln found itself in...more
The General Assembly wrapped up its workweek on Thursday by taking up a number of weighty issues in each chamber. The House approved the much-discussed “Student Technology Protection Act” (HB 1217), legislation allowing for...more
This past Wednesday, December 8, the Ohio state legislature passed a bill that would legalize retail and online betting on college, professional and esports. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has indicated he will sign the bill in...more
This week at the General Assembly, budget conferees worked on the budget bill, and legislators considered various other bills. Budget Bill - Legislators from both chambers this week continued work in a conference...more
Legislators and lobbyists braved an early morning downpour as action began early under the Gold Dome today. Committees began meeting at 7:30 a.m., and both chambers took to the floor at 10 a.m. The House completed their Rules...more
Both chambers of the General Assembly were busy today in an effort to push forward numerous bills in advance of Crossover Day on March 8. The Senate approved a number of education-related measures, including SB 42 relating to...more
Legislative Day 19 felt particularly cold, wet, and sleepy as legislators wrapped up a short week that was filled to the brim with committee meetings and actions. But before most members headed for the exits, the chambers did...more
Illinois’ widely-watched application process for handing out 75 adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses has now wound up in federal court, following the September 4, 2020 filing of a lawsuit by several unsuccessful applicants....more
The House and Senate have each met a total of six legislative days thus far. There are therefore 24 legislative days remaining in the 2017 Regular Session. The House will reconvene on Tuesday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m. The...more