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Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump's funding freeze

Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump's funding freeze

Illinois lawmakers back bills to support small farmers and expand local food access after federal agriculture…

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Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Vice President for Operations Luke Figora and University Police Chief of Police Bruce Lewis discussed new saf…

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Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Vice President for Operations Luke Figora and University Police Chief of Police Bruce Lewis discussed new saf…

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Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Vice President for Operations Luke Figora and University Police Chief of Police Bruce Lewis discussed new saf…

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Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Community Safety Advisory Board gives updates on safety protocols at Faculty Senate

Vice President for Operations Luke Figora and University Police Chief of Police Bruce Lewis discussed new saf…

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Northwestern presents 2022-2023 budget report to Faculty Senate, discusses University employment ...

Northwestern presents 2022-2023 budget report to Faculty Senate, discusses University employment ...

Provost Kathleen Hagerty and Senior Associate Vice President for Finance Mandy Distel presented the Universit…

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Intoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois following legislative inaction

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By Isabella Schoonover, Simon Carr
| WSIU-TV (Carbondale, IL)
RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Justin and Anna Ward of Stoney Branch Farms were anxiously awaiting action on legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products this spring in Illinois, which would have determined the future of their family-run hemp business in Rushville. But it never came. Hemp farming has been legal and regulated in Illinois since 2018, when lawmakers passed the Industrial Hemp Act following federal action that legalized hemp production.
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Intoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois following legislative inaction

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By Isabella Schoonover, Simon Carr
| Capitol News Illinois Verified
Article Summary Industrial hemp production was legalized in the U.S. and in Illinois in 2018. The industry was largely expected to produce items like industrial textiles and non-intoxicating CBD products. Since then, a legal “gray area” has allowed for hemp to be used in the production of unregulated, intoxicating and synthetic THC products. Stakeholders including the governor say this undercuts the state’s legal cannabis market and puts consumers at risk.
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Senator tries last-ditch push to boost horse-racing industry in Illinois

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By Simon Carr
| Shaw Local Verified
SPRINGFIELD — In the backstretch of the legislative session, horse racing advocates are pushing to revitalize the industry in Illinois and its accompanying horse betting, both long in decline. City officials from Decatur and Illinois horse racing advocates joined an effort this week by Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, to push lawmakers to approve legislation intended to revive a long-stalled south suburban “racino” and open a path for a new racetrack and gaming facility in Decatur.
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