The Painful Story Behind Illinois' 'Compassionate' Medical Marijuana Law

It has been 17 months since Illinois became the 23rd state to enact medical marijuana legislation, which is officially known as the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. But as Reboot Illinois’ Matt Dietrich points out, the law is anything but compassionate.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn left office without signing off on rules and regulations for dispensers and growers of medical marijuana, leaving the long-stalled program’s future up to Gov. Bruce Rauner.

While Rauner said he’s committed to putting the program into action, see why the governor is highly suspicious of the current licensing process, and also of those with insider knowledge who might try to take advantage and profit off a new industry. If you read anything today, make it this.

Also, see how Rauner’s latest executive order aims to improve government transparency, as well as his efforts to reverse some of these lame-duck executive orders Quinn signed in January before leaving office.

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