Cannabis equity advocates push for inclusivity in the industry

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Cannabis equity advocates are pushing to make sure everyone has a chance to operate in the growing industry.

On Tuesday, advocates joined state Rep. Lashawn Ford to introduce ways to evolve the Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program.

The group says minority businesses are being left out of the industry. 

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They claim promises were made in 2019, but impacted people aren't getting a fair opportunity. 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state saw a 50-percent increase in tax revenue from adult cannabis use in fiscal year 2022.

This means it jumped from nearly $300 million to $445 million.