Politics & Government
Social Equity Applicants Worried About Being Shut Out Of Pot Licenses
Those licenses meant to expand and diversify the industry could actually be forcing social equity applicants out.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (CBS) — More than 80 new marijuana licenses would have been announced Wednesday, but an executive order issued by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday delayed them. Now, those licenses meant to expand and diversify the industry could actually be forcing social equity applicants out.
CBS 2’s Tara Molina talked to one of those applicants, who said they need an answer from the state soon.
