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File Witness Slip to Oppose Marijuana “Home Grows”
Two years after legalizing “recreational” marijuana, some foolish lawmakers are sprinting ahead with legislation to allow for Illinoisans 21 and older to grow up to 5 marijuana plants in their home. The bill number is HB 4799 and is sponsored by Carol Ammons (D-Urbana), Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago), Kambium Buckner (D-Chicago) and Aaron Ortiz (D-Chicago).
There is ample evidence to demonstrate that home grows are a recipe for disaster. The state of Colorado, which legalized pot in 2012, is a prime example of bad marijuana policy. We often use Colorado as our reference point because they have the best data …
Posted in Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions, Illinois Politics
Tagged Aaron Ortiz, Carol Ammons, HB 4799, home grow, Kambium Buckner, Kelly Cassidy, marijuana
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Lawmakers Want Mandatory Kindergarten in Illinois
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, Illinois House members are headed to Springfield for a Lame Duck session. State Senator Kimberly Lightford (D-Chicago) is working to expand the state's compulsory school attendance laws, and in the process, diminish the rights of parents. In February 2019, she introduced a bill to lower the mandatory age for school attendance in Illinois from 6 to 5 years of age. This bill passed the Illinois Senate and is now pending in the Illinois House.
Posted in Education
Tagged compulsory school attendance, Curtis Tarver, Kambium Buckner, Kimberly Lightford, La Shawn Ford
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