Illinois saw 50% increase in cannabis sales, with $1.5 billion in past fiscal year – CBS2 (Chicago)

According to Gov. JB Pritzker, the amount of taxes collected from recreational marijuana sales went from $297.7 million in fiscal year 2021 to $445.3 million this year. The money going to local municipalities also went up from 2021 by more than 75% from $82.8 million to $146.2 million.
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Aaron
1 year ago

This really is amazing. Illinois’ cannabis price is many multiples of Oklahoma cannabis prices. Folks check out the difference in prices on Weedmaps

Fed up neighbor
1 year ago
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But remember this revenue is all subsidized by unemployment benefits, extended unemployment benefits and Chicago’s 500 a month club for the poc and a hole host of other freebies.

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