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Pritzker says he supports legalizing marijuana

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* A few days ago (click here), I asked all the Democratic gubernatorial candidates where they stood on legalizing marijuana and regulating it like alcohol. The only person who didn’t respond was JB Pritzker, who hadn’t yet announced. Today, his communications director sent me this statement…

JB favors legalization in Illinois and wants it to be done in a way that ensures common sense regulation and a plan to maximize revenue to the state.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 2:44 pm

Comments

Well that there is a “common sense” statement.

Comment by TheGoodLieutenant Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 2:48 pm
Why minimize revenue? I mean, I get that Government shouldn’t be viewing it (or anything else) as a cash crop, but that seems like an odd statement.

Comment by Ahoy! Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 2:57 pm
Far out man.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 2:57 pm
He should have issued that statement at 4:20!

Comment by cover Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:00 pm
===Why minimize revenue?===

You read it wrong. Exactly wrong.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:01 pm
It will permit a clear difference next fall between the GOP opponent and the Dem proponent of legalization.

Comment by anon2 Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:03 pm
I look forward to the new foliage in the lobby of the Highatt, er Hyatt Regency.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:03 pm
Ahoy must’ve already been partaking

Comment by James the Intolerant Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:06 pm
common sense, after all these years of ridiculous costs for no good purpose. B

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:08 pm
JB went a longs way towards getting my vote

Comment by golfman-r Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:12 pm
Pritzker and Rauner must have different rich Colorado friends.

Comment by Almost the Weekend Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:15 pm
Rauner’s gonna need it once JB moves into the mansion…

Comment by Boone's is back Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:33 pm
Cool, now will someone please ask him what he thinks about our current medical cannabis laws that force patients to buy it from politically connected multi-millionaires instead of being free to grow it for themselves?

Comment by Jeff Trigg Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:36 pm
The Illinois State Snack: Doritos®

Comment by Dome Gnome Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 3:59 pm
Four years ago, this post would have a million comments. Today, it’s 14.

That’s called progress.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 4:25 pm
Awesome. I hope the stars align on this issue and we get a new governor, and it gets passed.

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 4:32 pm
Dude! Just think of the revenue from snack sales alone!

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 4:33 pm
Thanks, Oliver Platt!

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 4:39 pm
Tax The Heck Out Of It! Revenue! ILLINOIS Needs Revenue..

Comment by Shake Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 4:47 pm
A little remodeling and that glass lobby of the downtown Hyatt would make a heckuva greenhouse.

Call it “Big Weed” after the famous “Big Bar.”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 4:58 pm
–Four years ago, this post would have a million comments. Today, it’s 14.

That’s called progress.–

The politicians are way behind the people. Politicians like Sessions and Rauner are just farther behind than most.

The only age group in which a majority does not favor legalization is 71+. So I think you can see where this is going….

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/10/12/support-for-marijuana-legalization-continues-to-rise/

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 5:23 pm
AA, why stop there? JRTC can be made into an even bigger one!

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 5:35 pm
Amalia, you’re joking. But in fact….

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/peyton-manning-credits-legal-colorado-pot-booming-papa-john-pizza-business-article-1.1944951

Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 6:35 pm
Anon, how could I have missed that? The Governor says it’s a terrarium-he ain’t seen nothing yet!

Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 8:23 pm
Maybe put the JRTC plants on lifts that can be raised and lowered as needed.

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 9:53 pm
Great work JB!

Comment by Biker Wednesday, Apr 12, 17 @ 11:11 pm
JB call radogno I hear she is looking for ideas outside her party

Comment by Rabid Thursday, Apr 13, 17 @ 8:25 am
=== Pritzker and Rauner must have different rich Colorado friends. ==

Lol.

Comment by Just Observing Thursday, Apr 13, 17 @ 10:03 am
Well, right now, as of today, this position causes me to lean toward supporting Pritzker.

Comment by Just Observing Thursday, Apr 13, 17 @ 10:04 am
If a Dem wins the Governor’s mansion, this will be high up on the agenda (YEAH, I SAID IT).

It’ll be interesting to see how Madigan responds to that.

Comment by Arsenal Thursday, Apr 13, 17 @ 10:36 am
Your right Rich: this is progress - most agree to complete legalization. Twenty five years ago, people declared marijuana will never be legalized because of the “Gateway” theory or people assumed it more dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Times have changed and now the anti-pot zealots few and far between.

Comment by georgeatt Thursday, Apr 13, 17 @ 12:44 pm