How Illinois Marijuana Rules Built A Marketplace Controlled By A Few, Despite Promises Of Equity And Opportunity (Op-Ed)

Marijuana Moment
Jun 17, 2026, 12:13 pm71 pts
“On Illinois dispensary shelves, a crowd of brands hides a shrinking set of owners, and the state’s rules are speeding the squeeze.” By Hedy Yang, Parabola Center for Law and Policy Illinois built its adult-use cannabis market on a promise of equity and opportunity. Six years in, 264 brands compete on…

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