Illinois Pot Sales Drop Dramatically From Record-Setting December – Patch Chicago

Those who work in the field worry that while pot sales have generated more than $2 billion since 2020, the drop in sales indicates that other issues are at play. Andy Seeger, a cannabis consultant, cited controversies over the process of licensing dispensaries which, in some cases, has been held up by requirements prioritized for social equity applicants in an effort to diversify the state's pot market.